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EL DORADO SINGLE-ACTION STAINLESS STEEL 6" 44 MAGNUM
Guns International #: 101660168 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: .44 Magnum Revolvers - Handguns - American Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: AfricaHunter
Member Since: 3/12/18
First Name: Martin
Last Name: Pryal
State: Nevada
Zip: 89147
Country: United States
Phone: (714) 713-8196
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 5
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check; US Postal Service Money Order or Personal Check
Description:
THE INTERESTING AND CONVOLUTED HISTORY OF THE EL DORADO REVOLVER
It All Began In 1972 When Sig Himmelmann Founded United States Arms of Riverhead, N.Y. And Designed The Abilene Single-Action Revolver. In Association With Others, He Manufactured The Abilene, Seville And El Dorado Single-Actions In Various Locations. Initial Production Of The El Dorado (Named After A Texas Town) Began In Hauppauge, N.Y. In early 1977 As El Dorado Arms Of New York. El Dorado Arms Ceased Production In 1997.
The El Dorado Incorporated Several Of The Most Revolutionary Engineering Innovations Never Before Seen In The Firearms Industry That Later Became Mainstream: Use Of 17-4 Stainless Steel And Barrel Button Rifling.
The Gun Writer John Taffin Notes That All El Dorado Guns Were Produced In 17-4 Stainless Steel. This Was A First In The Industry And No Other Manufacturer Was Using This Expensive And Strong Stainless Steel. 17-4 Stainless Has Roughly Twice The Strength Of 416 Stainless Steels Used For Firearms Manufacturing. And, Because It Is Stronger, 17-4 Could Safely Tolerate Much Higher Pressures. At That Time, Ruger Was Using 416 Stainless For All Of Their Stainless Revolvers. The Ruger Engineering Department Was Writing Letters Explaining Why Stainless Steel Of Any Type Was Totally Unsuitable For Guns Chambered For The High Intensity .44 Magnum Cartridge.
In Fact, The El Dorado Was Produced Two Years Before Smith & Wesson Unveiled The 629, Three Before Ruger Released The Redhawk, Six Until The Stainless Super Blackhawk, And Seven Before Freedoms Arms Offered The All 17-4 Stainless Model 83.
The El Dorado Hits Continue: 1) All Barrels Were Button Rifled. 2). All Frames Were X-Rayed For Defects. 3). Cylinder Gaps Ranged From 0.0015”-0.003” (Industry Standard For Revolvers Is 0.004”-0.006”). 4). Gold-Filled Engraved (Not Rolled) Lettering On The Frame.
5). Engraved Lettering On The Barrel. 6). Custom Made And Hand-Fitted Grips. 7). Hand-Fitted And Hand Tuned Assembly. 8). Trigger Pulls Regulated To 2-3 Pounds. (Industry Standard Is 4-6 Pounds). 9). Crowned Muzzle. 10). Beryllium Copper Firing Pins And Trigger Return Springs. 11). Coil Main Spring. 12.) Transfer Bar Safety Feature. 13). Six-Shot Capacity. 14) 17-4 Stainless Steel.
These Are Just Examples Of The Dedication To Absolute Quality The Manufacturer Demanded With Quality Over Quantity Always Stressed During Production. It Is Often Stated, The Early Production Guns Were The Highest Quality During Production In Hauppauge, N.Y. Essentially, The El Dorado Is Virtually A Handmade Revolver Far Ahead Of Its Time.
As Lee Martin Notes In His Excellent Article On Sevilles And The El Dorado, “El Dorado Arms Became What Many Believe Was The Best Of The El Dorado/Seville Line Of Revolvers”. He Further Stated, ‘‘My Secondary Goal Is To Dispel The Myth That These Revolvers Were Mere Blackhawk Clones, Because That Isn’t The Case. Instead, They Exist As High-End To Custom Grade Single-Actions That Brought Forth Some Unique Innovations.” Jeff Munnell, The Expert On El Dorado’s, Stated, “…A Seville Was What A Super Blackhawk Could Be If Ruger Had A Custom Shop” (Now Available). Renowned Gun Writer John Taffin Notes, “Given The Truth Of This Statement, It Must Be Admitted That An El Dorado Arms Gun Was What A Custom Seville Could Have Been.”
In My Opinion, The Only Single-Action Revolvers Today That Compare In Quality To The El Dorado Are The Excellent “Premier Grade” Firearms Produced By Freedom Arms, Starting At Over $2,800. And, They Have Only A Five Shot Capacity (Per Their Information).
My El Dorado Was Manufactured In Hauppauge, N.Y. And Purchased In The Early 70’s, Shortly After Production Began. All El Dorados Produced At This Location Have Only Three Digits In The Serial Number After The Caliber, As Does Mine. The Low Number Indicates Very Early Production.
Today, These Rare Custom Grade Firearms Are Only Sporadically Offered For Sale. I Realize Not Everyone Will Be Interested In The El Dorado. But, For Those Discerning Few That Covet A Rare And Beautiful Custom Firearm Such As This, Or Have Been Waiting For An El Dorado To Enter The Market, Now Is The Opportunity You Have Been Waiting For.
SPECIFICATIONS
Firearm: El Dorado Single Action Revolver.
Place Of Manufacture: Hauppauge, N.Y. In Gold-Filled Engraving On Frame
Serial Number: 44-233
Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel For All Parts Excepting Certain Springs. 17-4 Stainless Steel Engraved On Barrel
Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
Barrel: 6”, Crowned
Bore/Chambers: Mirror. Like New
Capacity: Six Cartridges
Weight: Approximately 5.5 Pounds
LOA: 12”
Sights: Serrated Black, Square Notch, Windage/Elevation Adjustable Rear With Serrated Ramp And White Dot Front. Front Sight Factory Darkened To Eliminate Glare
Grips: Beautiful, Custom-Made, Upgraded Replacement In Figured Rosewood By Eagle Grips. Inc.
- SPECIAL NOTES: The Trigger Pull Is The Finest I Have Ever Tried On A Single Action. No Creep, Over Travel Or Staging With A Crisp Let Off. Smooth As Butter. The Gun Is In Excellent Condition, Looks Like New With No Mars, Dents Or Scrapes. Originally Purchased As Reliable Backup During Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt. Fortunately, Never Used. If You Wonder Why I’m Parting With Such A Beautiful Gun, Just Give Me A Call.
Martin Pryal
714-713-8196
Shipping: Paid By Purchaser To Licensed FFL Dealer.
P.S.: Finding Quality Ammunition Today Is Difficult. I Have Numerous Boxes Of 44 Magnum And 44 Special (Personal Defense) Ammunition From Mild To Wild (Garrett, Buffalo Bore, Etc.). If You Are Interested, I Can Arrange A Special Price With Purchase Of This Firearm.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum