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All you need now is a Model 14 and your S&W K Frame Trifecta will be complete!
All you need now is a Model 14 and your S&W K Frame Trifecta will be complete!
What did you see at the gun shop today?
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According to Lucky Gunner's Guide to Smith & Wesson .38 Special & .357 Magnum Revolvers I might also need a 315, but I have a good start anyway.
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I already have a trifecta in this. N, K, and J (but still need an L frame):
I do need a better camera too.
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I saw nothing at my local Sportsman's Warehouse. The gun counter and wall-racks were cleaned out; it's almost as though SW is getting out of the firearms selling business. Bi-Mart had way more handguns available than SW last week. Crazy.
On the other hand, another of my LGS expanded its inventory nicely and had a butt-ton of new Glocks, Springfield Armory, SIGs, a better than it's been in a while handgun selection and a lot of nice old used rifles. Couple decent used S&W 686s in 3" barrels.
On the other hand, another of my LGS expanded its inventory nicely and had a butt-ton of new Glocks, Springfield Armory, SIGs, a better than it's been in a while handgun selection and a lot of nice old used rifles. Couple decent used S&W 686s in 3" barrels.
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Saw a number of interesting things at my LGS. Somebody's estate dropped an entire collection of 243s off on consignment, some at attractive price points--if I did not already have a .243--sigh
They had a second Colt .25 in, and not labeled as a "pocket." That one is sore tempting.
They had a very nice wartime Ithaca 1911 for a half-tempting price of US$1800
Also, a gorgeous 1918 Colt Commercial, at a too rich for me US$3600
Ammo was readily available if not at the best prices, still less than two years' ago. Also, a ton of bulk ammo around, too.
They had a second Colt .25 in, and not labeled as a "pocket." That one is sore tempting.
They had a very nice wartime Ithaca 1911 for a half-tempting price of US$1800
Also, a gorgeous 1918 Colt Commercial, at a too rich for me US$3600
Ammo was readily available if not at the best prices, still less than two years' ago. Also, a ton of bulk ammo around, too.
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Of the many guns, the ones that caught my eye and most of which I also fondled:
A beat up S&W Model 36 snubby J-frame, I think 5 shot, with a spur half broken off listed for $250. It looks just like the 10-5 I picked up last weekend for $300 except mine is super clean and a 6-shot. Pass.
A S&W Model 640 J-frame .357 Magnum, listed around $650. Pass.
A North American Arms in .22 WMR with swing out cylinder, used like new, listed for $330. Pass because I want the .22 LR which costs less, but that swing out cylinder is really nice.
A Savage over/under .22LR/.410 single shot each, listed for $225. Pass because it is a cool gun but not something I need. Looks like this,
But the lever to break it open was in front of the trigger like this:
Lastly, I saw this much more desirable Marlin .22LR listed for $250 (not actual gun, internet image):
That one was tempting, and had a cheapie scope. Pass because I have already bought five guns this year and I don't know, maybe I should get a larger caliber. Depends on the use. This would be perfect for skunks, raccoons, etc.
A beat up S&W Model 36 snubby J-frame, I think 5 shot, with a spur half broken off listed for $250. It looks just like the 10-5 I picked up last weekend for $300 except mine is super clean and a 6-shot. Pass.
A S&W Model 640 J-frame .357 Magnum, listed around $650. Pass.
A North American Arms in .22 WMR with swing out cylinder, used like new, listed for $330. Pass because I want the .22 LR which costs less, but that swing out cylinder is really nice.
A Savage over/under .22LR/.410 single shot each, listed for $225. Pass because it is a cool gun but not something I need. Looks like this,
But the lever to break it open was in front of the trigger like this:
Lastly, I saw this much more desirable Marlin .22LR listed for $250 (not actual gun, internet image):
That one was tempting, and had a cheapie scope. Pass because I have already bought five guns this year and I don't know, maybe I should get a larger caliber. Depends on the use. This would be perfect for skunks, raccoons, etc.
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The beat up S&W Model 36 snubby J-frame I mentioned in the previous post is sold. I wen't there about 3 pm and a guy was buying it. I was considering offering them $175 for it just to have a beater gun. The cylinder lockup was tight, not much end shake, and the action was smooth.
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I saw a bunch of rare guns, though only a handful were in good condition. A local shop bought a huge estate- probably 500 firearms in all. Hundreds of Mausers and Mosins, dozens of old Colts.....
Apparently they were stored in a bad place between the old fellas death and the sale. When the shop got there to pick them up, they were piled all on top of each other, most now have a coating of surface rust and have suffered wood damage and scratches.
There was a 2.5" Diamondback at the bottom of the pile.
I saw a Campo Giro for the the first time in the flesh, but it was rough, 2" Colt Commando which appeared to be original, a Colt Courier with the aluminum cylinder, several Shooting Masters and a Three Five Seven but all had timing issues, a Greener/Martini conversion, Astra A300, several Webleys, a rough Triple Lock and a few 1917s, a decent Sistema 1927, a Lebel Mle 1883 revolver, a Glisenti, and a bunch of other cool stuff.
A fella was walking out with 50 or so of the best items, the rest were priced somewhere between reasonable and outrageous.
I still could have picked up a couple ugly but mechanically sound old Colts, but Ive got enough projects at the moment.
Apparently they were stored in a bad place between the old fellas death and the sale. When the shop got there to pick them up, they were piled all on top of each other, most now have a coating of surface rust and have suffered wood damage and scratches.
There was a 2.5" Diamondback at the bottom of the pile.
I saw a Campo Giro for the the first time in the flesh, but it was rough, 2" Colt Commando which appeared to be original, a Colt Courier with the aluminum cylinder, several Shooting Masters and a Three Five Seven but all had timing issues, a Greener/Martini conversion, Astra A300, several Webleys, a rough Triple Lock and a few 1917s, a decent Sistema 1927, a Lebel Mle 1883 revolver, a Glisenti, and a bunch of other cool stuff.
A fella was walking out with 50 or so of the best items, the rest were priced somewhere between reasonable and outrageous.
I still could have picked up a couple ugly but mechanically sound old Colts, but Ive got enough projects at the moment.
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WOW!!!!! Score of the century at those prices....I assumed the condition would be horrible in your first post, but those are nice.Went up this am first thing and grabbed them. Here they are:
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S&W Model 10 with 5-inch barrel, priced at $450.
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Forgot to mention that at the same GS this dude who works there, was playing with a couple of the used revolvers, cycling the cylinder with the trigger but the hammer was coming down gently, so stopped short of actually dropping the hammer. I tried it on my S&W Model 28 and it was not easy, but on my Charter Arms Bulldog .45 Colt it is really easy. Not sure what the value of doing this is, other than maybe to impress a novice (I was temporarily impressed), but wonder if it has value to learn trigger discipline (whatever that means) or if maybe it is bad for the gun, causing undue wear.
I do that slowly to see if I can hear the cylinder lock.
I'm not a revolver expert- I saw my gunsmith do it once, and I assume that's what he's doing.
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Yup, then there must be some diagnostic value. Just make sure gun is unloaded and pointed downrange or at something we are willing to destroy, like a box of old IRS returns or other garbage.
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Remington pump action 30-06 with wood stock and scope in nice condition on consignment for $600.
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What did I see? A crowd.....Saturday.
I didn't get close to the pistol display case, but the used rack had a really nice SKB unsingle trap with all the bells and whistles. $1400
I broke it open for a quick chamber che k then threw it to my shoulder like a parrot on a pirate. Too bad I'm not fighting the trap fields any longer. I think I could work with it until a Ljutic comes along.
I didn't get close to the pistol display case, but the used rack had a really nice SKB unsingle trap with all the bells and whistles. $1400
I broke it open for a quick chamber che k then threw it to my shoulder like a parrot on a pirate. Too bad I'm not fighting the trap fields any longer. I think I could work with it until a Ljutic comes along.
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Sky high prices.
A parts Luger for $4k, for example... .
A parts Luger for $4k, for example... .
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A Beretta 950BS tip-up barrel in .25 ACP. It is chromed in great cond, one mag, no box. Consignment asking $400. Is it a deal or should I pass?
EDIT: Looking it up online i see it is SA only and is not drop safe, so I'll pass.
Seems a good price given they all are upwards of $400 here,
https://www.guncritic.com/product/950-bs/
Looks about like this except the one at the GS is chromed:
EDIT: Looking it up online i see it is SA only and is not drop safe, so I'll pass.
Seems a good price given they all are upwards of $400 here,
https://www.guncritic.com/product/950-bs/
Looks about like this except the one at the GS is chromed:
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Ethan Verity
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I finally got to handle the new M&P 5.7 pistol, which I have been curious about since it has that new delayed gas blowback action. It's pretty cool, and has a great trigger. The action itself is neat to see first hand. I still have no personal interest in buying one though... I just wanted to see it.
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Marcolmar in .223, a "CETME L". I know nothing about the design or manufacturing.
Roller-delayed blowback. They appear to use AR-15 mags.
I very briefly handled a used example in a Cordova (Memphis area) TN gun store yesterday. Pretty easy to pull the charging handle; much easier than my PTR-91's handle. Stiff trigger - to be expected.
Comments about QC on a different, 'colorful' gun board appear to be favorable, but I've not read them in a while.
Note: I’m —not—in the market for a gun- just offered this harmless info as variety to You Folks, because most people probably don’t know what they are, based on a Spanish military rifle; having Bought two “battle rifles” in the last three months, am buying nothing except some ammo now and then.
Roller-delayed blowback. They appear to use AR-15 mags.
I very briefly handled a used example in a Cordova (Memphis area) TN gun store yesterday. Pretty easy to pull the charging handle; much easier than my PTR-91's handle. Stiff trigger - to be expected.
Comments about QC on a different, 'colorful' gun board appear to be favorable, but I've not read them in a while.
Note: I’m —not—in the market for a gun- just offered this harmless info as variety to You Folks, because most people probably don’t know what they are, based on a Spanish military rifle; having Bought two “battle rifles” in the last three months, am buying nothing except some ammo now and then.
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Not really a gun shop, but they have a big selection at ACE Hardware. A pretty well used Yugoslavian M48 A for $900.00. I didn't start out "I coulda bought these for...." because I did buy some for $110.00 in better shape, but I did ask the clerk if he didn't think that price was a little high. He told me the manager set's the price and for some reason he thinks all the old Military Surplus guns bring top dollar. A beat up Mosin was priced at $600.00. I asked of anyone was interested and he said not one person.
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A couple of thoroughly sporterized milsurps, a No. 4 Mk. 1 and a Mauser.
Both were defarbed to the point where almost all markings except the serial numbers were gone.
Nicely re-blued after the barrels were shortened and re-crowned,
Receivers were drilled, tapped and wearing scope bases.
Both had properly turned-down bolt handles and the Mauser had a side-flag safety.
Both had black plastic stocks.
I almost cried.
Both were defarbed to the point where almost all markings except the serial numbers were gone.
Nicely re-blued after the barrels were shortened and re-crowned,
Receivers were drilled, tapped and wearing scope bases.
Both had properly turned-down bolt handles and the Mauser had a side-flag safety.
Both had black plastic stocks.
I almost cried.
Yesterday, while looking at a long row of 1911 pistols, one was priced under $700. Ouch. It was a Rock Island basic 45ACP at $499, and looks like a GI version with wood grips. There are others in the $525 - 675 price range in local gun stores, somewhere.
In other news, I took delivery of a new, Rock Standard 1911 #51431 last week (formerly called Tactical II).
In other news, I took delivery of a new, Rock Standard 1911 #51431 last week (formerly called Tactical II).
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