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04-26-2015, 10:05 PM
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Finally found a nice revolver
Hi, I'm new to the forum.
Joined to gain knowledge before buying my first revolver.
Been looking for months for a nice shooter. Was on gb today checking on a 686 intending to bid it to get it. Stumbled on a "unfired" 66 no dash. Couldn't resist. Might be too nice to shoot? Anyway can always get a shooter later if I decide to keep as a safe queen.
Thank you all!
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04-26-2015, 10:27 PM
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Beautiful gun. You are right, the shooter can come later.
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04-26-2015, 10:36 PM
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Yeah, I'm with Chukar. I know there are those who shoot everything they own, but still.....
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04-26-2015, 10:52 PM
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How can I tell
If I bought the real deal (unfired)
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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04-26-2015, 11:06 PM
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Guys that keep their guns unfired remind me of those of my father's era that bought a new car and put those clear plastic seat covers on them. The next owner got to enjoy them. Now, if a gun is a true collector item of considerable value then I understand. But, a model 66 is not in that category. As Dad used to say, "I got it to use".
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04-26-2015, 11:16 PM
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If you've never shot one, why would you deny yourself the pleasure, now that you own one? 😉
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04-26-2015, 11:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rick1085
If I bought the real deal (unfired)
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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Generally speaking, the Factory test fired the gun on every other chamber. Should be easy to see the tell-tale residue on S.S. revolver
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04-26-2015, 11:20 PM
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Absolutely don't shoot it. Lord knows 66s are rare as hen's teeth. Keep it pristine and 50 years from now it will be a real treasure.
Um...you can wait 50 years, right?
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