bikemutt
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I spotted this beauty about a week ago when I accidentally walked into a gun store. The only reasons I didn't paw it over at the time were the price tag and for some reason I thought it had the integrated lock. Well, I swerved off the road again today, same darn shop, and she once again caught my eye. Obviously it is lockless.
I don't think the grip is original unless S&W shipped 'em with Uncle Mikes. The gun is cosmetically in excellent condition, not even a blush of carbon on the cylinder face, clean top strap, no gouges, scratches, boogered screw heads, nothing lurking under the grips once I removed them. The crane feels nice and tight, lockup feels normal, not Swiss bank vault tight, but tight enough. Couldn't tell much about the action as I had no snap caps with me, it appears to time right manually cocking and lowering the hammer. The shopkeep personally knows the owner, he said he would not be surprised if the fellow never fired it.
I'm still having sticker shock, and it is a consignment gun which means they are not inclined to go lower. I may have to trade a nickel K or L frame to manage the cost if I buy it.
I have never seen one around here in this good of a condition. Is she worth $799 plus tax?
I don't think the grip is original unless S&W shipped 'em with Uncle Mikes. The gun is cosmetically in excellent condition, not even a blush of carbon on the cylinder face, clean top strap, no gouges, scratches, boogered screw heads, nothing lurking under the grips once I removed them. The crane feels nice and tight, lockup feels normal, not Swiss bank vault tight, but tight enough. Couldn't tell much about the action as I had no snap caps with me, it appears to time right manually cocking and lowering the hammer. The shopkeep personally knows the owner, he said he would not be surprised if the fellow never fired it.
I'm still having sticker shock, and it is a consignment gun which means they are not inclined to go lower. I may have to trade a nickel K or L frame to manage the cost if I buy it.
I have never seen one around here in this good of a condition. Is she worth $799 plus tax?