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09-23-2011, 02:32 PM
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Pawn shop find - finally some good luck
Left the office this morning to get a coke, and decided to drop in by my fav pawn shop. Lo and behold - a 27-2 3.5 inch blue in the counter. A little dirty, about 95% blue, sporting pachmayrs. But hey, at 300 OTD, it's mine. Then I called a buddy to brag, and he tells me he has three sets of new condition factory N targets, and I can take my pick - as a gift! Ser.# N201XXX, I guess about 1973? Looks like it's shaping up to be a great weekend.
BTW - how do you get the 70's looking gold filling out of the roll marks?
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09-23-2011, 02:38 PM
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Good find! Good buddy!
I'm thinking acetone might get rid of the filling?
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09-23-2011, 02:43 PM
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That's what I would try, acetone. Good find. Let's see some pic's when you get a chance.............
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09-23-2011, 02:51 PM
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Acetone will cut the gold paint, but you'll need something to dislodge it from the lettering. An old bore brush or an acid brush trimmed to about 5/16" bristles will do the trick.
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09-23-2011, 02:51 PM
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Wow, you could double your money on that one and the buyer would STILL be getting a bargain!
I'm jealous.
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09-23-2011, 03:04 PM
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Outstanding! This proves that drinking soda/pop is good for you!
And yes, pictures please, wish I would have been there first 
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09-23-2011, 03:07 PM
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That was a great deal!
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09-23-2011, 03:09 PM
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Acetone is good.
Hoppe's will cut some varieties.
Either way, use your wife's toothbrush.
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09-23-2011, 03:23 PM
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Wow! Nice find, I might even carry that one!
All of these 3.5 inch Model 27's are keeping me up at night...
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09-23-2011, 03:26 PM
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95% and $300 OTD? You must be living right! 
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09-23-2011, 04:26 PM
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That's a smokin' deal!
Congratulations, enjoy it in health.
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09-23-2011, 04:50 PM
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$300??? Better buy a lotto ticket today! Oh, and forget Lee's advice about using the wife's toothbrush. She'll know, and you might find yourself brushing your teeth with, well, you get the idea. 
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09-23-2011, 05:59 PM
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Acetone is good.
Hoppe's will cut some varieties.
Either way, use your wife's toothbrush.
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And that's when the fight started.
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09-23-2011, 06:38 PM
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WOW! That's a find you can live with!! 
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09-23-2011, 06:41 PM
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Hoppes didn't work to take the gold filling out.
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Wow, you did good on that one! I guess I need to start shopping at a better grade of pawn shops! And finger nail polish remover with a cotton ball might be a start, soak it in the cotton ball and then dab the lettering, let it work a minute or two then try Lee's toothbrush idea......
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09-23-2011, 06:45 PM
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Detail stripped and cleaned, ready to head to the range. The lock up is excellent, no end shake at all. Looks to not have been carried or shot much.
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Detail stripped and cleaned, ready to head to the range. The lock up is excellent, no end shake at all. Looks to not have been carried or shot much.
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WOW!
Now go get those grips your buddy has.
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$300??? Better buy a lotto ticket today! Oh, and forget Lee's advice about using the wife's toothbrush. She'll know, and you might find yourself brushing your teeth with, well, you get the idea. |
Or, if she does know, you might not have to worry about brushing your teeth anymore.
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09-23-2011, 07:23 PM
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Hoppes didn't work to take the gold filling out.
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Leave it in there and pretend you're Elvis
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Not only lucky, but blessed with a great friend. Hope you won't take Lee's word on the choice of brushes. I'd like to hear your range report before you "pass over" as they say. TACC1
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that's an amazing deal! Well done!!
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