For trade is my very nice Model 10-7 with pinned, 4 inch tapered barrel. It appears to never have been fired(but not sure). Serial number, pinned barrel, and logo put it at about 1981 production. There is only a very faint ring on the cylinder. The blue finish is 98+ percent and would be higher if not for a couple of blems in the bluing (don't know what they are but they look much worse in the photos than in real life) and small chip and dark ding out of the right grip panel (see white circles). Dark spot on bottom of left grip is actually a knot in the wood. Number stamped on inside of grip matches the serial number. Case colors on the hammer and trigger look great. Lock up is the tightest I've ever felt! There is almost zero cylinder movement. I couldn't believe it when I first felt it. Again, this gun appears to be unfired. I have not fired it. Sorry, no box or papers. I had to clean a little lint out of the cylinder so I figure it's been in a sock/underwear drawer for a long time. Here is a link to pictures:



I can email more pictures if necessary.

So here's what I'm looking for. I'm a big fan of N framed guns. I like the weight and feel and they just fit my hand better.
I'm looking for a 1917 with good lockup and decent finish-thin/lightly scratched finish is fine. But no pitting or rust. It's okay (actually preferable) if the US Property stamp under the barrel is removed as I hope to turn this into a 4 or 4.5 inch barreled gun. A Brazilian contract gun would work too as long as there's no pitting.
I also wouldn't mind a converted British/Canadian .455 HE that's been re-chambered to 45 Colt. I'd only want it if the cylinder has been modified, not the recoil shield. Again, good lock up is important.
Butt swivels intact on these is also preferable.
A 4 inch 38/44 Heavy Duty wouldn't be bad either but I'm not going to be able to put up that much cash.
So, I'd take any of these for my pistol plus some cash on my end. Shortened barrels are fine but nothing under 4 inches and they need to be relatively well done. Grip originality/condition doesn't matter either. I'm not looking for a collector here, just a solid shooter.

Feel free to ask questions using PM. Thanks.

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No takers? Show me something I can't live without.

Still looking. I'm going to visit a local shop that has a 1917 for $600. Hope it's nice.

Still available. The 1917 at the shop was a dog. Too much end shake, weak rifling, refinished, and looked like homemade grips. And priced at $799. NO way.

Okay....Anyone got a Uberti Open Top Navy in 45 Colt with a 5.5 inch barrel they want to trade? Offers?????