A deal was found.

[WestKentucky]

Browsing Gunbroker with a wad of cash in the safe is never a good thing in the wife’s opinion. Truthfully the hunt for a gun is an enjoyable experience, especially when you are open minded about what you want. I seem to be drawn to multi-gun listings too, call me a bundler so to speak, so when I can buy multiples at once I like to do so, it saves on shipping and transfer costs.

I ran across a few groups of revolvers. Old S&W guns that were beat to pieces, guns which had been in fires, and the occasional decent revolver. When I found 2 together that I have always liked and would be happy to own, but not a gun I would search out on its own, I threw out a bid and lo and behold, the bid was enough. So now, I am the owner of an older Charter (pre-charco) undercover in 38spl. Pretty vanilla gun... used, blued with smooth wood grips. The more exciting gun is the K frame sized Miroku copy-ish of a Colt. Again, nothing special but a nice used gun, 38spl, snub, blued with wood. I know a lot of people claim that both are very well built guns, so I guess I finally get to find out.

... and that pile of cash only got a bit smaller. $350 shipped and transferred, and yes I would gladly go $175 out the door on either of them, especially right now when shelves are bare and people are clamoring for anything defense oriented. It leaves room for me to keep hunting.

photos from the Gunbroker listing.

 

[Enfielder]

That same Charter lives in my pocket.

 

[gotboostvr]

Sounds like a solid score to me! Hope they work out for you, be sure to post a review when you get a chance to shoot them

 

[Tallball]

Nice revolvers!

I used to own a Miroku just like that. You could tell it was a well-made revolver that had been sadly neglected. I gave it to a friend who is a tinkerer.

I also own a K frame sized Miroku that is in very good condition. It's a great shooter.

Those older CA models are very cool, IMHO.

Great deal!

 

[WestKentucky]

Another one won... and one more may come too since I can get combined shipping and transfers... I’m having an awesome day bored at work!!!

 

[WestKentucky]

And #4 is mine...

 

[Buckeye63]

View attachment 906684 View attachment 906685 Browsing Gunbroker with a wad of cash in the safe is never a good thing in the wife’s opinion. Truthfully the hunt for a gun is an enjoyable experience, especially when you are open minded about what you want. I seem to be drawn to multi-gun listings too, call me a bundler so to speak, so when I can buy multiples at once I like to do so, it saves on shipping and transfer costs.

I ran across a few groups of revolvers. Old S&W guns that were beat to pieces, guns which had been in fires, and the occasional decent revolver. When I found 2 together that I have always liked and would be happy to own, but not a gun I would search out on its own, I threw out a bid and lo and behold, the bid was enough. So now, I am the owner of an older Charter (pre-charco) undercover in 38spl. Pretty vanilla gun... used, blued with smooth wood grips. The more exciting gun is the K frame sized Miroku copy-ish of a Colt. Again, nothing special but a nice used gun, 38spl, snub, blued with wood. I know a lot of people claim that both are very well built guns, so I guess I finally get to find out.

... and that pile of cash only got a bit smaller. $350 shipped and transferred, and yes I would gladly go $175 out the door on either of them, especially right now when shelves are bare and people are clamoring for anything defense oriented. It leaves room for me to keep hunting.

photos from the Gunbroker listing.

I was watching that auction.... great score

 

[earlthegoat2]

Those Miroku Colts are quality revolvers.

 

[WestKentucky]

I am DONE for a while... yeah we have all said that...

 

[stonebuster]

That Miroku looks sharp and two for $350 ain't bad! I got a Coronavirus induced revolver from GB a couple weeks ago myself.

 

[sparkyv]

Nice run, WestKentucky!

 

[ontarget]

Hoarder! Save a few for the rest of us.

 

[MedWheeler]

I have three Charters, made in 1966, 1985-ish, and 1987. The oldest was carried by my dad, and looks just like yours (I was born the same year it was made.) The 1987 one I bought that year, the day I was sworn in on the job. It has the checkered stocks and an anodized aluminum barrel/ejector shroud.
The 1985-ish one is stainless, and I found it in a LGS about three years ago. I carry that one a lot. I'd never known they were made in stainless back then. That one locks up welded shut when tested.

Good find. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Eddietruett]

I think you did very well. In my opinion, the Miroku alone is worth what you paid and got the Charter for free

 

[WestKentucky]

They are here.

 

[WestKentucky]

Pics taken as I did basic cleaning. Happy news... Miroku is UNFIRED. Was full of vintage cosmoline... carburetor cleaner to the rescue... slicker than a baby’s bottom now.

I will make a thread specifically about it because it’s unusual.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

I would be very careful with that S&W 38 Single Action 2nd Model. Plenty will tell you that you can shoot modern 38 S&W ammunition in it because it has been loaded down for the old guns. I won't risk it in any of my antique (pre-1899) revolvers. None of them get fired with anything but ammo loaded with Black Powder. I have loaded some 38 S&W with APP powder, which does not require specially lubricated bullets, and it is fine in the old guns. This one left the factory in 1877.






I'm not sure how old your 32 Safety Hammerless is, this 2nd Model left the factory around 1905. The 3rd Model was manufactured from 1909 until 1937. If you post the Serial Number, substituting XXs for the last two digits, I can tell you which model you have. I probably cannot tell you what year it left the factory, but I can at least tell you what model you have.

 

[WestKentucky]

Thanks @Driftwood Johnson Im a bit nervous on excercising the 38. It’s a bit loose from frame to barrel and the latch has some clear wear on it. The cylinder to barrel fit is still good and tight. I will go through it internally and get it cleaned up and internals lubed and protected just for preservation purposes. I know it will get at least a cylinder through it before I put it in my personal museum. It was sold “as is” and I gave a whopping $75 for it... I certainly got my money’s worth in it and then some.

now that 32 needs some help. It’s a beautiful gun but it’s locked up. Jiggling it I can get it to cycle, but knowing what I do about the new departure line, I suspect that the safety linkage is busted and will not allow the hammer block to disengage. Simple fix, and I have parts to get it going.

 

[WestKentucky]

Simple fix, and I have parts to get it going.

Not a difficult fix, but I DONT have the parts. The trigger dear is actually broken and rounded off. The hardened dear engagement point on the hammer is fine, but the sear itself is broken. It was a piece of that sear tying up the safety and keeping the gun locked up. I would post a pic but it’s a tiny part in a spot that’s hard to reach. I’m not pulling it out tonight, but I may be able to file what’s left and get it at least functional again... now the mystery is what caused that breakage...

 

[bannockburn]

WestKentucky

You are such a lucky dog on those four revolvers; especially with the Miroku! Let us know when you get the .32 Safety Hammerless up and running and how the Miroku and Charter Arms do first time out!