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05-22-2020, 01:38 PM
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Found a HD at my LGS: New Pics and Questions
Here are some more pics. I gave it a good cleaning today. S/N 558XX. Questions: Is the finish original? I have my own opinion but I would like to hear from forum members. Also what can be done about the corrosion under the grip panel? Thanks. Keith
I found this the other day at my LGS. The guy at the counter said it came in with other guns in a “lot” from Rock Island Auctions. It’s in much better condition than my other Heavy Duty. In fact I don’t think it was shot much at all. The grips of course are from a much later date. When the cylinder is closed there is some resistance. I think the pin and spring are still in place but I haven’t actually checked. I also checked to see if the cylinder will accept.357’s which it doesn’t. A good thing. In these pics the HD with the stags is one I’ve had for 6 years now. The HD in the back is the most recent acquisition. It’s funny that both came from LGS’s and nickel at that. I think one of our HD experts here said nickel was running about 17% according to his records. I’ll post some more pics later as well as the serial number. Maybe someone can narrow down the ship date.
Last edited by keithpip; 05-24-2020 at 07:33 PM.
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05-22-2020, 01:41 PM
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Nice looking find. Possible pre-war HD?
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05-22-2020, 01:51 PM
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Found at LGS
Yes it’s pre-war. They had it tagged as a 4” but knew better even without my glasses.
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05-22-2020, 02:27 PM
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Very nice find. Congrats!!!
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05-22-2020, 02:53 PM
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Just what the doc ordered... one for each hand. My local GS never seems to get anything interesting. Good show.
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05-24-2020, 07:38 PM
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More pictures
Pics aren’t the best. Done with my phone.
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05-24-2020, 08:21 PM
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Don't know if that's the original nickel finish but pretty sure the N stamped on grip frame means it was originally in nickel. Usually on the other side, though.
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Nice looking pair. I just acquired my first one; a blue finish. Can't wait to get it to the range this week.
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05-25-2020, 12:48 AM
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I'd say it is refinished .
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The “N” is on the correct side of the frame. I’m not sure it is refinished.
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The sideplate seam looks good but some of the polishing is “off”. Could be the photographs or maybe Flitz and a heavy hand.
Nice looking anyway.
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