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08-20-2016, 09:12 PM
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Gun Show Find 38/44
Its been an interesting summer, so goes the ancient China curse. Age has not been good to me, however, today was the bright spot in my 75th summer filled and a positive change in my luck. The Andalusa AL gun show was today, held only once a year and all the old timers were there with lots of Winchesters, tons of Colts, shotguns of every type and of course the "black guns". I try to take a quick walk thru the show and survey the "goodies", two caught my eye; a very early nickel 38 special regulation police with gold medallion grips, 4" barrel in about 90+ condition, asking was 299.00 on a friends table with pleas of "make me an offer" and "I can make you a deal on this one". I made a mental note and moved on, towards the last row of tables I saw a retired Army CSM that had only 4 guns on the table. This one stopped me dead in my tracks, I can not resist an N frame and an old one to boot with serial #S88067 with a 5" barrel and a short action. All numbers match except the grips, all chambers are mirror bright as well as the bore. What's not to like and out the door for 5 bills.
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08-20-2016, 09:15 PM
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Fine as frog's hair.. Ya done good.
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08-20-2016, 09:23 PM
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That is a fine looking piece
I need to go shopping with you.
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08-20-2016, 10:53 PM
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I would have been on that like a rat on a Cheeto. You done good.
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08-21-2016, 12:57 AM
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Looks like maybe April 1952. So what happened to the .38 RP??
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08-21-2016, 09:10 AM
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Delta, I always understood the curse to be, "may you live in interesting times."
It's so cool that you were able to find a proper gun for a mature guy. I have one of those, it is totally Impractical, but it’s really fun to have. Enjoy that guy for the rest of your years .
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08-21-2016, 05:54 PM
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Mr. Delta, you did good fine sir! Thanks for showing us a great S&W firearm, a very favorite model for myself.
David
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08-21-2016, 06:39 PM
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That's a fine find. Just the right amount of wear to show character, instead of looking like an artifact. Enjoy your fine acquisition.
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08-21-2016, 07:26 PM
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How about a group photo of all those old S&W's?
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08-21-2016, 07:33 PM
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Great find and enjoy that fine old HD
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08-22-2016, 09:17 AM
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Good snag, Jim! I've got to make my way over to Andalusia one of these years. See you in Dothan Sept. 24-25?
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