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Link Posted: 2/14/2022 8:34:33 PM EDT
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Just put out a WTB ad on the local Facebook gun groups, hoping to snag an old Chief's special. I love my J frames...
Link Posted: 2/14/2022 11:04:13 PM EDT
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Check out this local deal I missed out on
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Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:05:02 AM EDT
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Local funshop has a consignment 640 with about 300 rounds of .357 ammo....priced at $900. Sellers bottom price on the consignment is $850

Anybody want the number?
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:14:23 AM EDT
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Local funshop has a consignment 640 with about 300 rounds of .357 ammo....priced at $900. Sellers bottom price on the consignment is $850

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I hate clown world
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:24:50 AM EDT
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The Colt letter says that this one was shipped to Gretna Gun Works, in Gretna, LA in 1964.
Gretna Gun Works was located less than a mile from the Southern Pacific railroad yard,
where the Railroad Police had their office.

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I carried on of those every day for 6 years and still would carry it today except my sorry ass younger sister stole it and pawned it for 45 FUCKING DOLLARS.
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:30:57 AM EDT
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My contribution

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Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:33:29 AM EDT
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New toy sitting in jail waiting approval from the Communist state to allow me to pick it up.

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Years ago, before I knew any better. I tried to talk my uncle out of buying on of those for $200 from a pawn shop in Houston. I am so glad that he didn't listen to me.
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:35:54 AM EDT
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Here’s a chunk of mine, but not all:

https://i.imgur.com/jroW6wi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/q2zExlb.jpg

And yes they get fired.

https://i.imgur.com/We5XZ33.jpg

Also, some single action legit Colt goodness:

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We might be brothers judging from your pictures.
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:43:03 AM EDT
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Just now, with extreme prejudice:

https://i.postimg.cc/V1wtPmpF/32814769-171-A-4-C33-9-FE4-458-B49-B0485-D.jpg

He got three of my wife’s chickens a couple of weeks ago while we were out of town over night.

Bastard!
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You killed your cat!
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:52:40 AM EDT
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Awesome!  I think that would be one I'd be able to just appreciate as is without shooting it.   Maybe...
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South Dakota Highway Patrol 50th Anniversary 586.  Dad’s name on the other side.  He never shot it and told me not to, I don’t know if I can keep that promise.  

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Awesome!  I think that would be one I'd be able to just appreciate as is without shooting it.   Maybe...

I am sorry the Pimp in me would make me carry it and bust a cap in a fool if need be.
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:57:55 AM EDT
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*Maniacal laughter*

Just a mock-up for now but it’ll be going to my gunsmith this week
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I'm disturbed and attracted at the same time.....
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:59:54 AM EDT
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Money well spent.

My m19-3 is the best handling gun I own. If I want to sit by a fire, smoke a pipe and enjoy my surroundings I want a 4" k frame near by.
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Fagetaboutit, K frame is where it's at.... disregard Pythons, lol
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 1:00:37 AM EDT
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4.25, right?

That’s my next
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 1:08:58 AM EDT
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Fagetaboutit, K frame is where it's at.... disregard Pythons, lol
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Money well spent.

My m19-3 is the best handling gun I own. If I want to sit by a fire, smoke a pipe and enjoy my surroundings I want a 4" k frame near by.
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Fagetaboutit, K frame is where it's at.... disregard Pythons, lol

I know enough not to disregard 03RNs experience, but I'll gladly take a 4 inch L frame any day, over any K frame
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 1:49:00 AM EDT
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Years ago, before I knew any better. I tried to talk my uncle out of buying on of those for $200 from a pawn shop in Houston. I am so glad that he didn't listen to me.
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New toy sitting in jail waiting approval from the Communist state to allow me to pick it up.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/308700/20220125_155722-2254624.jpg

Years ago, before I knew any better. I tried to talk my uncle out of buying on of those for $200 from a pawn shop in Houston. I am so glad that he didn't listen to me.




Good thing your uncle is wiser than you.
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 9:29:11 AM EDT
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I might have a line on a 36 with the box, waiting on pictures.  I did get offered a model 37 with a flat latch and a 3" barrel for $550, but the finish is pretty rough for that money...
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Good luck!

Make sure it's not this one.

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Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:00:35 PM EDT
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Thanks!  I was offered this 36 square butt for $600:
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and this is the 3" 37 for $550:
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I'm still keeping my options open, though.  Between the two I sort of like the 37 as it would match up with my Cobra nicely, but I think the price is a little steep given its condition.  I'm not in any rush, but I know the prices sure aren't going down...  If the 36 had the correct grips, I'd probably go for it.  I'm going to a good sized gun show up near Cleveland on Sunday, hoping to find a 64 or 65 up there.  (or a reasonably priced 4" pre-lock 686 if we're dreaming)
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:18:09 PM EDT
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Thanks!  I was offered this 36 square butt for $600:
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and this is the 3" 37 for $550:
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I'm still keeping my options open, though.  Between the two I sort of like the 37 as it would match up with my Cobra nicely, but I think the price is a little steep given its condition.  I'm not in any rush, but I know the prices sure aren't going down...  If the 36 had the correct grips, I'd probably go for it.  I'm going to a good sized gun show up near Cleveland on Sunday, hoping to find a 64 or 65 up there.  (or a reasonably priced 4" pre-lock 686 if we're dreaming)
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Good luck!



Thanks!  I was offered this 36 square butt for $600:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/62064/36_jpg-2280410.JPG

and this is the 3" 37 for $550:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/62064/37_jpg-2280411.JPG

I'm still keeping my options open, though.  Between the two I sort of like the 37 as it would match up with my Cobra nicely, but I think the price is a little steep given its condition.  I'm not in any rush, but I know the prices sure aren't going down...  If the 36 had the correct grips, I'd probably go for it.  I'm going to a good sized gun show up near Cleveland on Sunday, hoping to find a 64 or 65 up there.  (or a reasonably priced 4" pre-lock 686 if we're dreaming)


Don't you wish, when people put aftermarket grips on a revolver, that they would put the originals in the box?
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Don't you wish, when people put aftermarket grips on a revolver, that they would put the originals in the box?
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WHY IS IT SO HARD?!?
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 12:37:21 PM EDT
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WHY IS IT SO HARD?!?
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Don't you wish, when people put aftermarket grips on a revolver, that they would put the originals in the box?


WHY IS IT SO HARD?!?


Don't  have a clue. Hell, if they kept the box and paperwork then why wouldn't they save the grips also?
Link Posted: 2/15/2022 1:14:14 PM EDT
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Thanks!  I was offered this 36 square butt for $600:
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and this is the 3" 37 for $550:
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/62064/37_jpg-2280411.JPG

I'm still keeping my options open, though.  Between the two I sort of like the 37 as it would match up with my Cobra nicely, but I think the price is a little steep given its condition.  I'm not in any rush, but I know the prices sure aren't going down...  If the 36 had the correct grips, I'd probably go for it.  I'm going to a good sized gun show up near Cleveland on Sunday, hoping to find a 64 or 65 up there.  (or a reasonably priced 4" pre-lock 686 if we're dreaming)
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that 36 looks like a round butt to me... I just got a 1968 Model 36 round butt for $375... it lives in my pocket now :)

one on top:


Link Posted: 2/15/2022 1:21:16 PM EDT
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that 36 looks like a round butt to me... I just got a 1968 Model 36 round butt for $375... it lives in my pocket now :)

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I thought so too initially, but the box and serial numbers match, and the label says square.  I'm very jealous of yours!  Awesome pair.
Link Posted: 2/16/2022 10:42:36 AM EDT
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little workhorse

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Regarding prices:

An old friend of mind is a retired FHP trooper, who carried a 6 inch Python for some years, back when troopers were issued shiny revolvers in crossdraw holsters. No idea what price the agency had paid for that gun, probably back in the early 70s. In the mid 80s when those guns were phased out, he was told he would be allowed to buy his duty Python...for whatever the current retail cost of a Python was. He said it was probably $700 or so then, and he was mighty pissed about the "deal" he was offered by his agency.
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It is crazy and I'm afraid it's only here to stay.



Regarding prices:

An old friend of mind is a retired FHP trooper, who carried a 6 inch Python for some years, back when troopers were issued shiny revolvers in crossdraw holsters. No idea what price the agency had paid for that gun, probably back in the early 70s. In the mid 80s when those guns were phased out, he was told he would be allowed to buy his duty Python...for whatever the current retail cost of a Python was. He said it was probably $700 or so then, and he was mighty pissed about the "deal" he was offered by his agency.



Man, those Python prices, new and used, are absolutely nuts!


Link Posted: 2/16/2022 12:45:44 PM EDT
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Man, those Python prices, new and used, are absolutely nuts!


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Priced any lever rifles lately?

Retards locally are pricing run of the mill Marlin 336s for as much as $1300. They're not actually selling, but

Link Posted: 2/16/2022 1:58:07 PM EDT
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Priced any lever rifles lately?

Retards locally are pricing run of the mill Marlin 336s for as much as $1300. They're not actually selling, but

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Man, those Python prices, new and used, are absolutely nuts!





Priced any lever rifles lately?

Retards locally are pricing run of the mill Marlin 336s for as much as $1300. They're not actually selling, but



No but I’m grateful the Winchester 94 in .44 mag I got back in the 90’s completely satisfied my lever action itch.  

I’m still searching for the cure to my current revolver rash, though.

I can’t remember the last time I bought a semi auto.

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Priced any lever rifles lately?

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Makes me appreciate what I paid for an unfired Winoku 1892 44 Mag last month
Link Posted: 2/16/2022 9:16:33 PM EDT
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Newest addition today model 65-4 trade in for $499. Needs a deep cleaning but even dirty has a very smooth double action pull and beautiful single. I feel like I stole it at this price compared to what old pre locks are going for these days. Not sure what I'll do for grips or holster yet but I'm sure I'll get it figured out

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Newest addition today model 65-4 trade in for $499. Needs a deep cleaning but even dirty has a very smooth double action pull and beautiful single. I feel like I stole it at this price compared to what old pre locks are going for these days. Not sure what I'll do for grips or holster yet but I'm sure I'll get it figured out

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Awesome
Seems like a good price
Link Posted: 2/16/2022 11:53:28 PM EDT
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Heading to a gun show on Sunday, fingers crossed for a lucky find or two!
Link Posted: 2/17/2022 2:54:57 AM EDT
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Some day soon, I will have a 4” 627 to turn into a modern Fitz Special



Not my gun, the pictured Fitz was owned by Charles Askins and adorns the cover of his book “The Art of Handgun Shooting”:

Link Posted: 2/17/2022 9:00:05 AM EDT
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The Fitz always struck me as a gun that would lock up if a strong blow hit the triggerguard.  I get that it's fast, but fast for it's time - it was competing w/ 7 round autoloaders w/ mil-spec triggers, not the tuned raceguns of our day.
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Seems like a good price
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Newest addition today model 65-4 trade in for $499. Needs a deep cleaning but even dirty has a very smooth double action pull and beautiful single. I feel like I stole it at this price compared to what old pre locks are going for these days. Not sure what I'll do for grips or holster yet but I'm sure I'll get it figured out

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Awesome
Seems like a good price

I think that's a really good price!
Link Posted: 2/17/2022 10:03:14 AM EDT
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Uh oh, I just got offered these two j frames:

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Both are pretty minty.  $600 each, but I can only pick one.  What say ye?  Both are no dash models.
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Both are pretty minty.  $600 each, but I can only pick one.  What say ye?  Both are no dash models.
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Definitely the top one
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Both are pretty minty.  $600 each, but I can only pick one.  What say ye?  Both are no dash models.
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The top one!
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The top one!


That's the way I'm leaning.  The pinned barrel on the 36 is alluring, but all of my other J frames are stainless, so that's a good fit.  I'm definitely going to tell the guy (regardless of which I buy) that I'm interested in buying the other one too if he decides to let it go as well.  Now I just need to wait on my lunch break to get here...  

Anyone know if those stocks on the 60 would have been original?  I'm thinking they might have come off a lady smith.  I think I have an extra pair of factory magnas to pop on there, though.
Link Posted: 2/17/2022 12:18:50 PM EDT
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Ok what should I shoot in this

45 long colt “45 colt” will fit
45 ACP with full moon will not close the cylinder
45 ACP will not headspace off the shoulder in cylinder




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That's the way I'm leaning.  The pinned barrel on the 36 is alluring, but all of my other J frames are stainless, so that's a good fit.  I'm definitely going to tell the guy (regardless of which I buy) that I'm interested in buying the other one too if he decides to let it go as well.  Now I just need to wait on my lunch break to get here...  

Anyone know if those stocks on the 60 would have been original?  I'm thinking they might have come off a lady smith.  I think I have an extra pair of factory magnas to pop on there, though.
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That's the way I'm leaning.  The pinned barrel on the 36 is alluring, but all of my other J frames are stainless, so that's a good fit.  I'm definitely going to tell the guy (regardless of which I buy) that I'm interested in buying the other one too if he decides to let it go as well.  Now I just need to wait on my lunch break to get here...  

Anyone know if those stocks on the 60 would have been original?  I'm thinking they might have come off a lady smith.  I think I have an extra pair of factory magnas to pop on there, though.


The blued version may be worth more as time goes by.  That’s what I’m noticing with the 19 vs 66, at least.

Personally, I do like the stainless version better, though.

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That's because it's a .45 colt. There's really not a .45 long colt.

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That .455 eley is what concerns me.  That is the cartridge that was used in some of the pistols that were built by colt for the British.

This was a pistol from my father's collection. It has been sitting for a long time and 14 years since his death.

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Cerrocast?
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I'm happy.
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I suspect that what you have there is a Colt New Service that was originally chambered for .455 Eley and then someone later ran a .45 Colt chamber reamer into it, but didn't strike out the original caliber marking. The best thing to do would be a chamber cast to see what's really going on.
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I suspect that what you have there is a Colt New Service that was originally chambered for .455 Eley and then someone later ran a .45 Colt chamber reamer into it, but didn't strike out the original caliber marking. The best thing to do would be a chamber cast to see what's really going on.
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Semi-bottleneck .455 Colt Eley Magnum.  
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