|
|
 |
12-22-2015, 08:57 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Never thought I'd own another (PreWar 357) KB stocks update
With the price of Pre 27s and even 27-2s, I considered myself lucky to find a couple of nice 27-2s. I was sure I'd never find another 3.5" Pre War 357, which is by far my favorite firearm. Then low and behold I'm working nights and the revolver of my dream appears, right here on the classifieds. Beautiful magnas, hump back hammer and King ramp with Baughman front sight. What a great Christmas present !
Last edited by lowriderfxr; 06-08-2016 at 02:53 PM.
|
|
The Following 112 Users Like Post:
|
05CarbonDRZ, 19leben, 1blindref, 27 Man, 2hawk, 4-Screw, 992B, Aircrewman, akjaeger, akviper, AnthemBassMan, Bead, beagleye, bengal fan, bgrafsr, bill skebeck, BillyMagg, bob1956, Bodiebadman, bracebeemer, Buckoo, bulldog06, bwade, chief38, Chopper1388, chud333, Coffee Can, Collects, Contrail, CptCurl, da gimp, degmon, delta-419, Dennis The B, DGT, ditrina, Duke44, fat tom, firemanhank, Frank46, GA 1911, gator120, GerSan69, Göring's S&W, H P Bushrod, H Richard, harlanboy, Hdhic, Hunter Keith, Iggy, j38, JayCeeNC, Jebus35745, jfm1776, Joe Kent, JohnRippert, jsfricks, JSR III, JSW, keith44spl, ki5mc, Kobold_27, ladder13, lawandorder, Lee Barner, les.b, LJBrennan007, lowhog, M29since14, Markstone, Memphis, Mike Q., model70hunter, moosedog, MSgt G, Muley Gil, Nedroe, Ngtdog, Nightowl, Old Seabee, Old TexMex, OldK22, ostlund, Point 357, policerevolvercollector, RangerRRP, retiredbadge8091, RKmesa, Russell Cottle, S&WIowegan, S.B., S42N8, SAFireman, samandglove1, sandmansans, sbacpa, SeamasterSig, Shark Bait, shell627, snake803, StevieC, stu1ritter, Sverre, TAROMAN, teajae23, tftech1, The Gila Bender, Watchdog, WCCPHD, Wiregrassguy, Xfuzz, Zebadiah |
12-22-2015, 11:28 PM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,006
Likes: 18,953
Liked 3,522 Times in 1,126 Posts
|
|
Nice catch, Many!
__________________
John
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 01:22 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Texas Gulf Coast...
Posts: 5,523
Likes: 9,947
Liked 23,028 Times in 3,238 Posts
|
|
Got a chance to "coonfinger" that bad boy today.
One of the finest Smith's I've ever held.
My offer of $125.00 was turned down.
|
|
The Following 10 Users Like Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 01:53 AM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 7,411
Likes: 27,867
Liked 45,706 Times in 4,811 Posts
|
|
Many:
I for one am very glad that you subscribe to the "S&W catch and release" program.  When you get ready to release that beauty, you can send it downstream to swim in my "pond" with that 3.5" RM that you released to me several years ago... I still smile the big smile when I think back on the time I picked that one up at my FFL's.   
Congrats on snagging a great Christmas present!!!
__________________
Richard
Engraved S&W fan
Last edited by RKmesa; 12-23-2015 at 10:36 AM.
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 06:51 AM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 2,264
Likes: 856
Liked 4,401 Times in 1,082 Posts
|
|
RKmesa, "S&W catch and release program", indeed.................
:~)
|
12-23-2015, 08:59 AM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,990
Likes: 181
Liked 2,719 Times in 724 Posts
|
|
Be careful, Many. That could be the start of another "wheel"! I don't have to tell you how addictive that can be.
Bob
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 09:06 AM
|
 |
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central South Carolina
Posts: 7,215
Likes: 6,581
Liked 12,383 Times in 2,810 Posts
|
|
That's really nice! I smiled when I saw your "I'll take it". So,are you going to pursue THE box? At least this time,you won't have to obsess over the certificate.
f.t.
__________________
South Carolina-God's country
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 09:41 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: South of the Nueces
Posts: 9,273
Likes: 23,812
Liked 20,090 Times in 5,871 Posts
|
|
Dang, Many! that was quick reactions paying off.(No second place winner there )
Jim
__________________
Halfway and one more step
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 09:50 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 11,941
Likes: 10,114
Liked 10,109 Times in 4,788 Posts
|
|
That's great! Merry Christmas, Many. Glad you found that one and it came to you.
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 10:43 AM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,574
Likes: 8,270
Liked 2,071 Times in 590 Posts
|
|
Congratulations. I guess we all know who is having a Merry Christmas...
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 11:36 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: A Burb of the Burgh
Posts: 14,785
Likes: 1,655
Liked 19,894 Times in 8,795 Posts
|
|
What was the line from Chisum ......."All it takes is money!"
Nice Score!!!!
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 03:10 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St Augustine
Posts: 2,362
Likes: 2,314
Liked 5,696 Times in 848 Posts
|
|
Nice catch! Talk about the early bird getting the worm
I saw it at 6 am when I was drinking my coffee at work and it was already long gone
__________________
Rick
SWCA #2727 , SWHF #435
|
|
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 06:01 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,079
Likes: 1,702
Liked 735 Times in 271 Posts
|
|
Thats the find of a lifetime ~ congratulations!
__________________
John
S&WCA Life Member
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-23-2015, 06:02 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,079
Likes: 1,702
Liked 735 Times in 271 Posts
|
|
More pics would also be nice!
__________________
John
S&WCA Life Member
|
12-23-2015, 07:08 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 4,106
Likes: 14,444
Liked 3,763 Times in 1,784 Posts
|
|
I'm gonna start sleeping days!!
Nice one Many.
__________________
Bob.
SWCA 1821
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-24-2015, 09:59 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 30,779
Likes: 57,900
Liked 53,022 Times in 16,535 Posts
|
|
Most excellent
__________________
Sure you did
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-24-2015, 10:31 AM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fincastle, VA
Posts: 1,596
Likes: 2,879
Liked 6,283 Times in 910 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1blindref
Nice catch! Talk about the early bird getting the worm
I saw it at 6 am when I was drinking my coffee at work and it was already long gone |
This is exactly what happened to me! I saw the listing and thought it was a stunning revolver. I scrolled down a bit and saw it was already gone.
Congratulations on a great buy. There are a lot of envious people here sitting on the sidelines.
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
12-25-2015, 10:06 AM
|
 |
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: West Central IL
Posts: 22,791
Likes: 18,498
Liked 22,387 Times in 8,267 Posts
|
|
I've got to look at the classifieds more frequently!
__________________
H Richard
SWCA1967 SWHF244
|
12-25-2015, 10:12 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,309
Likes: 2,721
Liked 5,053 Times in 1,441 Posts
|
|
That deserves more than one picture!
|
12-26-2015, 07:20 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 30,779
Likes: 57,900
Liked 53,022 Times in 16,535 Posts
|
|
Needed to look at that one once again.
__________________
Sure you did
|
12-28-2015, 11:36 AM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Today I talked to the man that sold this NRM to the man I got it from. I hoped he may have information on the history of it. I promised the man I bought it from that I wouldn't say what I paid and that I didn't care what he made on it. The original seller was a young man, I'd say maybe 30. He said I'm happy, I made money on it when I sold it for $1200.00!!!!!!! Man!!!! I guess there are still deals out there!!!! I guess it's best that I promised the man I bought it from to not reveal what I paid, the original seller would have probably been sick.
|
|
The Following 7 Users Like Post:
|
|
01-25-2016, 02:08 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Got the letter. NRM went to Oshmans in Houston Tx on July 18,1940. Kind of surprises me that they were billed at $ 35.45. I know the options were limited but the quality seems the same and it's almost half of what they sold for in 1935. I understand this is a wholesale price for retail but it still surprises me. I was pleased to know that it lettered just as it is , stocks, hammer, sights and barrel length. I'm very pleased. I wish it had an interesting history but you can't win them all.
|
|
The Following 15 Users Like Post:
|
beagleye, chud333, DGT, fat tom, JayCeeNC, JSW, Kobold_27, lawandorder, Memphis, Old Seabee, Old TexMex, Rio Laxas, RKmesa, Russell Cottle, S&WIowegan |
01-25-2016, 02:34 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 304
Likes: 865
Liked 391 Times in 130 Posts
|
|
I think it is an interesting history (at least to a former Houstonian). Didn't the Houston Police Department 3rd Model HEs also go to Oshman's?
Just before shipping out to Vietnam, my father bought his 1968 Colt Python (now mine) at Oshman's in Houston. It was a nice store, and I wish they were still around.
Last edited by Rio Laxas; 01-25-2016 at 05:11 PM.
|
01-25-2016, 04:25 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,594
Likes: 239
Liked 29,104 Times in 14,072 Posts
|
|
I hadn't thought about Oshman's for a long time. There were lots of Oshman's stores in Texas at one time, and I suppose they were a national chain. I have been in several of them back when they were in operation. I think they were bought up by some other chain a long time ago, don't know who. Whoever, I doubt they still stock guns.
|
01-25-2016, 04:51 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 304
Likes: 865
Liked 391 Times in 130 Posts
|
|
They were bought by Sports Authority. At one time, I'm pretty sure Sports Authority didn't carry firearms in the Texas stores, but they may now. They do carry them in Anchorage.
|
01-25-2016, 08:05 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Texas Gulf Coast...
Posts: 5,523
Likes: 9,947
Liked 23,028 Times in 3,238 Posts
|
|
Very fast letter..from Jinks.
|
01-25-2016, 08:52 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by almostfree
I think it is an interesting history (at least to a former Houstonian). Didn't the Houston Police Department 3rd Model HEs also go to Oshman's?
Just before shipping out to Vietnam, my father bought his 1968 Colt Python (now mine) at Oshman's in Houston. It was a nice store, and I wish they were still around.
|
Maybe saying that it doesn't have an interesting history isn't exactly what I should have said. I mean that I wish it would have had a very interesting history, like going to a Texas Ranger, an FBI office or agent, Sheriff, Military Officer, etc. That would have been fun to research.
I had allowed my mind to wander that it may have gone to Frank Hamer, since it came from McKinney TX., but I knew I couldn't get that lucky.
I do find it interesting that it took over 75 years for it to make it 2 hours east on I-10!
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
01-26-2016, 09:20 AM
|
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central South Carolina
Posts: 7,215
Likes: 6,581
Liked 12,383 Times in 2,810 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xfuzz
Very fast letter..from Jinks.
|
It always pays to have friends in high places Howie.
f.t.
__________________
South Carolina-God's country
|
01-26-2016, 10:04 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: South of the Nueces
Posts: 9,273
Likes: 23,812
Liked 20,090 Times in 5,871 Posts
|
|
Glad you got the letter, I'm thinking that gun is a "gift gun" as cheaply as it's been sold at since day one.....and a feller ought to pass gifts along.
Now, Many, don't you forget my phone number.
__________________
Halfway and one more step
Last edited by Old TexMex; 01-26-2016 at 10:06 AM.
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
01-26-2016, 12:19 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: upper corner lower alabam
Posts: 2,513
Likes: 0
Liked 5,291 Times in 1,513 Posts
|
|
Have you checked the S&WHF for any records? They sometimes show purchaser on the order form and may have other documents. Costs nothing if they don't find anything. I've gotten several owners names from S&WHF documents. Good Luck! Nice Gun!!!!!!
__________________
PTLAPTA!
|
01-28-2016, 06:10 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: MS.
Posts: 13
Likes: 50
Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
damudbug
That would be a great conceal carry if it wasn't so "rare." The problem is if you ever did have to use it and the law was involved, innocent or not they hardly ever allow you to have it back if it took a life. I know because my wife took her life with my S&W 357 and they said they never return a firearm once it has taken a life. I was told they destroy them but you and I know some officer now has it. I just can't imagine them melting one of these fine revolvers down.
|
01-28-2016, 06:26 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by S&W ucla
Have you checked the S&WHF for any records? They sometimes show purchaser on the order form and may have other documents. Costs nothing if they don't find anything. I've gotten several owners names from S&WHF documents. Good Luck! Nice Gun!!!!!!
|
Yes , I did try but unfortunately, there was no additional information on file.
|
01-28-2016, 07:17 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ?
Posts: 23
Likes: 95
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
Great find, good luck..
|
01-28-2016, 08:33 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: South of Rochester , NY
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 77
Liked 1,342 Times in 559 Posts
|
|
I googled Oshman's and found a little bit from Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshman's_Sporting_Goods
__________________
1st smiles,lies.Last,gunfire.
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
02-01-2016, 07:29 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maryville, TN
Posts: 468
Likes: 848
Liked 124 Times in 53 Posts
|
|
What I'd give to own one of those old Smiths with the humpback hammer. Thanks for sharing the pics of that beauty!
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-02-2016, 05:21 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 244
Likes: 80
Liked 242 Times in 56 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowriderfxr
With the price of Pre 27s and even 27-2s, I considered myself lucky to find a couple of nice 27-2s. I was sure I'd never find another 3.5" Pre War 357, which is by far my favorite firearm. Then low and behold I'm working nights and the revolver of my dream appears, right here on the classifieds. Beautiful magnas, hump back hammer and King ramp with Baughman front sight. What a great Christmas present !
|
That sure is PURTY!
You just let me know when you are ready to get rid of that one.
I call dibs! LoL!
My N-Frame-itis is flaring up really badly now!
Michael
__________________
N-Frame-itis THERE IS NO CURE!
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
02-02-2016, 08:39 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Liked 104 Times in 33 Posts
|
|
Great fortune....couldn't happen to a nicer guy! I am glad you found it sir. Best wishes, Marc
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-11-2016, 01:47 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Even an old gal looks great in a new dress. Thanks 05CarbonDRZ, you are a true craftsman.
Last edited by lowriderfxr; 02-11-2016 at 02:40 PM.
|
|
The Following 8 Users Like Post:
|
|
02-11-2016, 02:03 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 32
Likes: 53
Liked 39 Times in 10 Posts
|
|
Nice catch. Beautiful.
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-11-2016, 02:26 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cottage Grove,WI
Posts: 4,124
Likes: 1,540
Liked 5,518 Times in 1,650 Posts
|
|
It was a pleasure working with You Many.I am humbled to have such a nice Gun in One of my Holsters.
|
02-11-2016, 04:13 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St Augustine
Posts: 2,362
Likes: 2,314
Liked 5,696 Times in 848 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowriderfxr
Even an old gal looks great in a new dress. Thanks 05CarbonDRZ, you are a true craftsman.
|
Beautiful Alex-Art!!
__________________
Rick
SWCA #2727 , SWHF #435
|
02-12-2016, 03:41 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,079
Likes: 1,702
Liked 735 Times in 271 Posts
|
|
A beautiful holster for a beautiful revolver ~ congratulations!
__________________
John
S&WCA Life Member
|
02-12-2016, 11:10 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 484
Likes: 1,518
Liked 2,911 Times in 236 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSW
A beautiful holster for a beautiful revolver ~ congratulations!
|
Couldn't agree more!
Alex you are a true craftsman, great job!
__________________
Paul
SWCA #2864
|
02-12-2016, 11:41 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 712
Likes: 240
Liked 1,836 Times in 365 Posts
|
|
You sir have both exceptional taste in guns and leather. It is good to see Alex knock another one out of the park for a fellow sophisticate.
Last edited by nyeti; 02-12-2016 at 11:42 PM.
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
06-08-2016, 02:55 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LA USA
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 752
Liked 4,249 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
So I ran into Kieth Brown in Baton Rouge. What a gentleman and a craftsman. I also put in an order with Alex. Thought it may be time to bring the old girl back up for another look.
|
|
The Following 8 Users Like Post:
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|
