For A Few Dollars More - Lee Van Cleef

[PHArchivist]

While the attention of some of our old west buffs is currently piqued, I thought it may be a good time to ask...

Does anyone have any insight or info regarding the long-barreled pistol with the detachable rifle stock that Lee Van Cleef uses in For A Few Dollars More?

 

[HellGhost]

Sure what would you like to know? The Colt SAA was available with extra-long barrel lengths. Detachable shoulder stocks were also available for the longer barreled models. The guns used were not actual colts though they were made by Aldo Uberti of Italy. Answer the questions?

 

[PHArchivist]

That's HG... And in theme with the very core of this forum ( ), suggestions, referrals, or best methods for a replica?

I've scratched the surface looking at replica gun makers (like Cimmaron, mentioned in the current Tombstone thread), but have never seen any such detachable rifle stock.

 

[Reaper57]

search gunbroker.com under single action. i have seen some for sale recently.
john :cool

 

[HellGhost]

To be honest going to a gun show would be your best bet. You might be able to look for these for a Ruger Blackhawk. Since these are newer firearms that would be the cheapest route.
Then if you don’t mind paying for it contact a "stock" maker like this link.. http://www.gunstockwood.com I hope its ok to post this link...

 

[DRAGONFLY]

"When the chimes end go for yours". It's even my mobile ring tone. The best western I have ever seen. Good luck tracking the gun down. cool

 

[PHArchivist]

"When the chimes end go for yours". It's even my mobile ring tone. The best western I have ever seen. Good luck tracking the gun down. cool

I think in the end it'll be easier to shape it out of wood, and simply locate the brass hardware.

if you're inclined to pop in the DVD, and have screen-cap capability, throw one up!

 

[RShanko]

"I know a little place...Agua Caliente, it looks just like a morgue, and look out, it can be one so easilly,..
...They dont like anybody"

"When the chimes end Colonel, try to shoot me....Just try "

 

[Kaylee]

Lots of replica cap and ball pistols are made with shoulder stocks - both permanently affixed and removable stocks that mount to the pistol grip.
Dixie Gun Works carries 'em, as do Cabelas and others.

They're made to fit (typically) replicas of Colt 1851 and 1860 revolvers, but could prolly be retrofit to an 1873 single action army. (but it would be illegal on the real thing in the US without paying a special NFA tax)

-K

 

[HellGhost]

Nice Kaylee,

Should have thought of Dixie just checked my catalog WP0010, WP0025, WP0060. Though they all look like they are made to fit Dixie guns. And before anyone runs over and buys from them I can say look at Dixie buy elsewhere. I have NEVER got a kit i liked from Dixie. Though I'm sure you could modify one of these stocks. And for 135$ i don't think you could make it for that.

Lots of replica cap and ball pistols are made with shoulder stocks - both permanently affixed and removable stocks that mount to the pistol grip.
Dixie Gun Works carries 'em, as do Cabelas and others.

They're made to fit (typically) replicas of Colt 1851 and 1860 revolvers, but could prolly be retrofit to an 1873 single action army. (but it would be illegal on the real thing in the US without paying a special NFA tax)

-K

 

[Reaper57]

if the gun has a barrel longer than 16" it is considered a rifle and as such having a removable stock is legal as long as the overal length of the gun with stock removed is over the limit , 18" IIRC

as such a "pistol" with a removable stock and barrel over 16" and registered as a rifle is a legal rifle.
under 16" it is a short barreled rifle being illegal.
a long barrel gun registered as a pistol cannot have a stock no matter the barrel length.

john :cool

 

[HellGhost]

So are you trying to say that the firearms Dixie is selling are "illegal" because they are way under 16" and have removable stocks...Perhaps this does not apply to black powder guns?? I know these sometimes fall under different categories...
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=12456

 

[Reaper57]

black powder guns are considered NON guns and do not fall under federal firearms laws.
that is why you do not fill out papers on one and they can be bought by any inividual over 18 like bb guns.
yet my Hawken black powder rifle will send a 50 cal lead ball completely through two 2x6 pine boards at 150 feet..
laws are funny sometimes. :lol

john :cool