MatthewVanitas
Member
As I understand it, you're not a gun buff until you've purchased a Model 10 and an SKS, and bought each for $99 or less (or, preferrably, bought the two as a set for $99). I couldn't quite reach that, but did manage to talk the local dealer down to $120 on a Police Positive .38 Special, with a serial of 178,XXX. Looking at past threads, I think that puts this piece in the late 'teens, right? I wondered what a "fouling cup" would be, but now I see a dimple just above the forcing cone, so I presume that'd be my boy.
It has almost no finish left, but a pleasant patina and very little roughness. Gutta-percha grips have a tiny chip, but otherwise look great. I ran Mr March's Obligatory Revolver Checkout(R), and it locks like the proverbial bank vault, or Mr March's "welded cylinder". The gap is _really_ tight, but I could cleanly (barely) see light through it, couldn't fit a sheet of paper into it. Bore was clean, and chambers decent. SA is a tick heavy but clean, DA a bit heavy but very smooth. Sights are terrible by modern standards, but better than my 1948 Sistema 1911. Can't wait to go put some low-pressure wadcutters through it.
I'm thrilled to have walked in the door and found exactly what I want. I do reccommend DJ's Loan and Sport in Bothell, WA for those of you who are local. Sketchy name, but great selection. Lots of interesting used gear, and they carry some higher-end lever and single rifles. I'm glad to join the ranks of THR-volk who have found a steal on an old .38
Hope the rest of you have similar luck on your vacations. -MV
It has almost no finish left, but a pleasant patina and very little roughness. Gutta-percha grips have a tiny chip, but otherwise look great. I ran Mr March's Obligatory Revolver Checkout(R), and it locks like the proverbial bank vault, or Mr March's "welded cylinder". The gap is _really_ tight, but I could cleanly (barely) see light through it, couldn't fit a sheet of paper into it. Bore was clean, and chambers decent. SA is a tick heavy but clean, DA a bit heavy but very smooth. Sights are terrible by modern standards, but better than my 1948 Sistema 1911. Can't wait to go put some low-pressure wadcutters through it.
I'm thrilled to have walked in the door and found exactly what I want. I do reccommend DJ's Loan and Sport in Bothell, WA for those of you who are local. Sketchy name, but great selection. Lots of interesting used gear, and they carry some higher-end lever and single rifles. I'm glad to join the ranks of THR-volk who have found a steal on an old .38
Hope the rest of you have similar luck on your vacations. -MV