Tallball
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I'd heard that Miroku revolvers are good revolvers, and that they made a copy of the Colt Detective Special that was a very nice handgun.
They often go a little cheaper, but I went ahead and won this one for a $170-something bid on Gunbroker. I finally picked it up today. Its trigger is very nice. It seems to be in very good shape mechanically, though the finish shows definite wear.
It's larger than I expected. Maybe I misunderstood what a Colt Detective is supposed to be like. I haven't compared them side-by-side yet, but it seems to be the same size as a S&W K-frame snub.
I was also surprised that it has no import stamp. I am going to try to look up the serial number (277xx), but I am assuming it was manufactured and imported before 1968.
If anyone can tell me more about Miroku or this revolver, I would be very grateful. I hope to shoot it this weekend, if my health and the weather cooperate.
They often go a little cheaper, but I went ahead and won this one for a $170-something bid on Gunbroker. I finally picked it up today. Its trigger is very nice. It seems to be in very good shape mechanically, though the finish shows definite wear.
It's larger than I expected. Maybe I misunderstood what a Colt Detective is supposed to be like. I haven't compared them side-by-side yet, but it seems to be the same size as a S&W K-frame snub.
I was also surprised that it has no import stamp. I am going to try to look up the serial number (277xx), but I am assuming it was manufactured and imported before 1968.
If anyone can tell me more about Miroku or this revolver, I would be very grateful. I hope to shoot it this weekend, if my health and the weather cooperate.
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