In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Options
Renato Gamba revolvers
sharpshooter039
Member Posts: 5,897 ✭✭✭
I have someone wanting me to take a couple Renato Gamba revolvers off his hands. He said they were Colt copies, I found 1 for sale on the auction side but can not find any info on them at all. I find the company appears to make fine higher end shotguns and they used to make pistols under the Mauser name but I can find NO info on the Colt style revolvers,,any help ??
Comments
Don't know what kind of deal he's trying to make you? Unless they were really priced right, I wouldn't fool with them though. The way things are nowadays U.S. made revolvers aren't big sellers as compared to automatics anyway. Some unknown gun from Italy is probably going to grow roots in your showcase before it sells.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=208661430
If you are a FFL and are looking to turn a decent profit by selling these guns to a CAS shooter, be aware that these guys have a very critical eye. Rufe-Snow made a good point about them languishing around for some time before they are sold.
If you want them for your own use, be equally careful for reasons noted below.
I looked at the photo in your second posting and it appears to me that there are significant differences in both the frame geometry and the backstrap/butt geometry as compared to an original Colt revolver. There may be other obvious differences, too. Given, Uberti and other clones have their differences as well, but this weapon you are talking about, while looking very much like a Colt Model P, aka SAA, aka Model 1873, is significantly different. What this translates into, of course, is ergonomics and handling characteristics, which some folks are quite sensitive to. Indeed, one of the Colt SAA's attractions has always been its good ergonomics.
Also, obvious design differences are generally unwelcome to many who would buy a Colt SAA clone. Additionally, the gun in the photo has a brass trigger guard and backstrap, which are considered by many to be a sub-grade, unattractive feature....a deal-breaker as far as desireability goes to many potential buyers.
I suggest you compare an original Colt SAA to these clones to see if either you can live with the differences or you think others can.