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Old 10-11-2011, 01:21 AM
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Wasn't sure if I should post this in the Lounge or the Revolver section. Here's a recent acquisition of mine. The previous owner said this Model 10 was sent out for a FITZ SPECIAL modification. It has nice case coloring on the trigger and hammer, but the grips aren't factory original. I made the seller cut his price in half.

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Nice grips.......
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Old 10-11-2011, 03:28 AM
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Hmm, the ultimate snubbie.
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Old 10-11-2011, 07:18 AM
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Looks like an Illinois "turn in" victim. RIP little 10.
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Old 10-11-2011, 08:58 AM
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I thought the hammer was supposed to bobed on a Fitz Special. Larry
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I thought the hammer was supposed to bobed on a Fitz Special. Larry
Yes, you're correct. I was so excited about finding this one, I overlooked that point.
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Old 10-11-2011, 10:17 AM
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Any refinishing markings under the grips? If it's factory then changes everything.
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:16 AM
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Apparently not +P rated.
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Bobbing the trigger guard and got distracted?
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Any refinishing markings under the grips? If it's factory then changes everything.
It's not factory. I was hoping it was.......

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Apparently not +P rated.
Called S&W customer service. They said it was OK to use +P ammo.

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Bobbing the trigger guard and got distracted?
Actually, when I saw those grips, I got flustered. They were supposed to be the elusive K Frame Cokes.

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That poor little bairn has seen the side of acut-off wheel....
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I'm thinkin' I'd get that one lettered....
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California compliant?
I've been doing some very extensive research and I have come to the same conclusion.

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I'm thinkin' I'd get that one lettered....
Roy went on a trip. I'll have to wait until he gets back.
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Old 10-11-2011, 01:29 PM
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It might look better with a set of Ropers on it. I wonder if Lee has any left.
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Called S&W customer service. They said it was OK to use +P ammo.

I'm guessing it is, I just can't figure out where you put it.
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Dave Chicoine can finish up where the last guy left off. Should be able to get a good rate since the job is half done. I'm thinking some chrome, black pearl Jay Scotts, engine turned hammer and trigger and maybe some dehorn on the top strap so she won't snag. If Dave doesn't have time, check with the Red Jacket boys on Sons of Guns. They'll get'er done.

Now what kind of leather ?? Hmmmmm
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It occurs to me that in the right holster we may have found the
ultimate S.F. open carry rig.

I am sure better possibilities will come to someone.

How about instructing someone where they can put it?
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Old 10-12-2011, 01:34 PM
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Geez.. right after I ate lunch.. I feel a little queasy now. The poor thing!
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Something about it kept bugging me. I finally figured it out - the grips were not original factory.

I think this looks a lot better. What do y'all think?


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I think you've been smoking crawdad's from the bait section.
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I think you've been smoking crawdad's from the bait section.

You lack vision. There's a lot of potential there.
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You lack vision. There's a lot of potential there.
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