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In honor of our fallen brethren from south of the border, I think it fitting to name this one "La Migra"! Haha. Got this one today. Bowen had it for 3 months......said he had a cancellation and put this one "in the breach". 5-shot 45 Colt Bisley Vaquero. This is the Longhunter version in the "Light-weight" style (scallop receiver/loading gate, black powder chamfer/flute cylinder), but with a 4-3/4" barrel. Color-case frame and hammer. I requested the dovetailed/serrated front sight. Grips are Grashorn Sheep horn that I had requested Patrick contact me when he got in some material......and he did! Can't wait to shoot it. I will be teeing up another Bisley Vaquero to send to Bowen to become a 500 Linebaugh in the same pattern. ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/60EFAAD3-2F7B-42E7-B402-8B260F51B2D7.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/A9F78ABC-9499-40A3-B7C7-102DD7034F6A.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/EF0A8C41-FA43-4738-B956-14301E66CEFE.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/6B83F28C-C617-41A6-A0B9-73C5354BF814.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/12307CC4-E6A7-4885-90E6-CD89FBDE55B8.jpg) ETA: Sorry....I know the Keystone Light is in bad taste, considering the theme....but I didn't have any Mexican beer in the fridge.
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You REALLY Suck ! I'm green with envy! Nice as any 5 shooter I've seen! I've got one very similar that he built me off of old model Vaquero, also. Mine he turned into a 3" Sherriffs Model, that he installed a S&W J-frame rear adjustable sight on and a Bowen Front Sight. Wished I had added the Bisley Grip Frame & Bisely Hammer like you did. Beautiful grips also! If you ever decide you don't like yours, give me a shout. I could find room for it in my safe in a heart beat! 
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Wow, just wow!!!! You do suck  Absolutely beautiful. Bet she's a shooter too. Bowen is the man and I cant wait to hear a range report my friend!!!!
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Beautiful handgun. Of course I haven't seen you post one yet that I wouldn't love to call mine. Your taste is without question.............except in beverages.  That beauty deserves to share a coffee table with two fingers of single malt. Keystone Light can cozy up to someone's Hi-Point.
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I am green with envy. I could stand it the garden and would never be seen. That is beautiful.
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That is one beautiful revolver. Thank you for sharing
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That is a sweet unit.
Been thinking I need to save my moolah for one really nice wheel gun. Been debating between a FA or a Bowen.
I REALLY love the look of the Bowen Nimrod. Probably what I would go for. Thought of a .475 Linebaugh to go with a Ruger No. 1 in the same, but would probably just stick with the .45 Colt. Not much that can't be done with a stout Colt...
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That is a sweet unit.
Been thinking I need to save my moolah for one really nice wheel gun. Been debating between a FA or a Bowen.
I REALLY love the look of the Bowen Nimrod. Probably what I would go for. Thought of a .475 Linebaugh to go with a Ruger No. 1 in the same, but would probably just stick with the .45 Colt. Not much that can't be done with a stout Colt... You wont go wrong with either of those choices. Definitely wont go wrong with the 45 colt!
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That's as cool as it gets.....what a classic piece!!
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Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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Well, now, that is mighty pretty.
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Wow, just wow!!!! You do suck Absolutely beautiful. Bet she's a shooter too. Bowen is the man and I cant wait to hear a range report my friend!!!! Thanks vato!!
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Beautiful handgun. Of course I haven't seen you post one yet that I wouldn't love to call mine. Your taste is without question.............except in beverages. That beauty deserves to share a coffee table with two fingers of single malt. Keystone Light can cozy up to someone's Hi-Point. LOL. Mo' bueno? ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/4FBC7EDC-7CD3-4C34-AE31-B79FB3AC7A6A.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/D93E40BB-D411-4396-9294-B005D934A562.jpg)
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That is a sweet unit.
Been thinking I need to save my moolah for one really nice wheel gun. Been debating between a FA or a Bowen.
I REALLY love the look of the Bowen Nimrod. Probably what I would go for. Thought of a .475 Linebaugh to go with a Ruger No. 1 in the same, but would probably just stick with the .45 Colt. Not much that can't be done with a stout Colt... Nimrod is the gato's burro (cat's azz)! All Bowen, clockwise from left: Subject 5-shot 45 Colt "La Migra"! 5-shot Lightweight Longhunter 480 Ruger 6-shot Longhunter 44 Mag w/Fishpaw Walnut Nimrod 500 Linebaugh w/Grashorn stag ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r61/sbark1/0E322DDA-6B62-475A-8668-5EF9F4AADFDE.jpg) ETA: Apologies for the Gringo in the fray. He thinks he's case-colored. What he don't know.......won't hurt him!
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You REALLY Suck ! I'm green with envy! Nice as any 5 shooter I've seen! I've got one very similar that he built me off of old model Vaquero, also. Mine he turned into a 3" Sherriffs Model, that he installed a S&W J-frame rear adjustable sight on and a Bowen Front Sight. Wished I had added the Bisley Grip Frame & Bisely Hammer like you did. Beautiful grips also! If you ever decide you don't like yours, give me a shout. I could find room for it in my safe in a heart beat! Will do. I figure I'll spend more than a few years trying to break it! Haha. Post up some pics of your Bowen Sheriff's model!
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257,
All those pictured are handguns to be proud to own, as I am sure you are.
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
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I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
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VERY NICE!!!!
I have thought about doing a 6 shot .41 Magnum just like that...
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Real nice 5 shot you've got there, I've got a real sweet spot for big bore single actions.
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Keystone is for the reservation, and broke college kids... Not guy with $100,000 worth of handguns!
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Keystone is for the reservation, and broke college kids... Not guy with $100,000 worth of handguns!  That's my lawnmowing beer, dammit! $19.99 for a 30 pack! What's not to like? I do indulge every once in a while. Ok. I indulge all the time. But you should see me heading out to the deer stand with my Mescan cooler (plastic bag with ice and a 6 pack of afore-mentioned cheap beer in it). Makes you proud to share a forum with me........huh? Come over to Texas some time and I'll show you how it's done. LOL.
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