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I really shouldn't have
I was in the LGS yesterday looking for some ammo (I Swear) and something shiny caught my attention out the corner of my eye. It was a very neglected
specimen if I had ever seen one. The finish was very dull from having been stored in a holster. It was also wearing a rubber monogrip. When I opened the action, it was so full of crud, it would hardly function. After some high level negotiations, I walked out with it for $399.23. The rest of the afternoon was spent applying elbow grease and playing grip rodeo. Took me 3 or 4 hours to get it cleaned up and functioning properly but I think it was worth it. I've walked away from deals thinking that I'd payed way too much for something I've really wanted in the past. Every now and then though I walk into something when I least expect it. That's why I keep looking I guess. What do you all think?
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Looks like you got it 50% off
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Wow...I think you got a great deal. The grips compliment the nickel finish. Well done.
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Sweet. Now go out and shoot it.
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I think you did very well. Grip rodeo,I like that 
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Ya done good son.... 
Right purty piece o' iron.
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And that is a homerun if I ever saw one! Congrats!
The only thing it really needs is some time down in Texas! Send her to me and I'll take care of it.
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The light grips really make look good!
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I think the dealer paid you $100 an hour to clean it.
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That is a steal @ $400. I'd take 'em all day at that price.
Enjoy it! Your effort should really pay off.
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Congrats on the purchase and it cleaned up really well. Like others have said I think you stole it or got paid well for your time cleaning it.
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Come to think of it, that's the second nice nickel revolver I've gotten a deal on at that shop. I got the 6" Model 57 there about a year ago at a pretty good price as well.
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great find, congrats! This is a testament to elbow grease!
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Looks like your Christmas came early this year!
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Can you give us the name of that shop!
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I guess I am green but, LGS?
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Local Gun Shop or Local Gun Store
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It doesn't happen all that often, the great felling you get when you spot that firearm diamond in the rough and turn it into a gem! Nice score and good job on the clean-up. Time to take it to the range.
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I think you got an excellent deal.
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!!Show Off!! Great score. A nice 29 for 4 bills is a score whether nickle, blue or even stainless. Good job on the cleaning, what polish did you use>
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Great catch Pat. You need a set of Kurac's ebony stocks on that thing.
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I used Mother's Mag Polish very sparingly. I've never tried any of the other recommended brands, but so far, I've had good luck with Mother's.
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!!Show Off!! Great score. A nice 29 for 4 bills is a score whether nickle, blue or even stainless. Good job on the cleaning, what polish did you use>
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Ooohhh, that a nice start!! Now go find a nice nickel N frame in 45 Colt & one in .357 and one in......
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Good for you, and nice snag! Shooting impressions!
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Good for you, very nice. I am sure most of the guys here would buy as many as they could for $400!
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Thief!!!
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Great deal but it looks so good it's hard to believe it started in as bad as shape as you say.
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