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My grail gun
Well, I have a want list, but I have been looking a long time for a model 50. I bought a new one in the late 70s but had to sell it when I fell on hard times in the mid 80s..
I just bought a NOS on GB for $1135. Had 1 guy bid a couple of times, but now it will be mine.
It's a good day.
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Congrats! Always good to get a grail.
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Congrats and I never get tired of seeing a MOD 50 or MOD 36 Target!
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09-28-2020, 07:47 AM
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I used to think the Model 15 was just about the perfect 38 Special carry gun, but then I discovered the Models 50 and 60-4... I now think of the J frame 38 with adjustable sights as one of the most indispensable members of my firearms battery. Congratulations on fulfilling your own quest!
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Always a good day when a long awaited S&W comes your way!
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09-28-2020, 07:58 AM
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One of the best feelings is tracking one down that we’ve been after awhile, Congrats!
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09-28-2020, 05:05 PM
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Dammit. 2 models in the last 5 minutes that i did not know about. First a model 520 and now a model 50...what is it? Is it a chief target?
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Great for you Bobby!!! Own it in good health!!!
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You deserve it! Glad you found one.
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09-28-2020, 06:37 PM
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Congratulations on your grail purchase. Life is GOOD!!
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09-28-2020, 07:20 PM
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So...
You're the son-of-a-gun who won it? I watched it from day 1.
Congratulations. I was gone to a town gathering or it might
have cost you more! Glad it didn't -- that's a great price. Glad to
see it show up here, too. Neat, neat serial number, too.
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... now a model 50...what is it? Is it a chief target?
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Yes, it sure is. S&W decided to give the CSTs their own model
number in the mid-60s, but the Model 50 didn't come on the
scene till the early through the mid-70s. As I recall they're all in
the roving J serial number series.
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Dammit. 2 models in the last 5 minutes that i did not know about. First a model 520 and now a model 50...what is it? Is it a chief target?
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Wake up.
I have a new 520 also...
Yes, it is a chief target they made 568 of them in 1973 according to "the History of Smith & Wesson" by Roy Jinks
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Originally Posted by two-bit cowboy
So...
You're the son-of-a-gun who won it? I watched it from day 1.
Congratulations. I was gone to a town gathering or it might
have cost you more! Glad it didn't -- that's a great price. Glad to
see it show up here, too. Neat, neat serial number, too.
Yes, it sure is. S&W decided to give the CSTs their own model
number in the mid-60s, but the Model 50 didn't come on the
scene till the early through the mid-70s. As I recall they're all in
the roving J serial number series.
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This is one of those "WOW" is it worth that. I was prepared to go higher and did bid higher.
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09-28-2020, 08:02 PM
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Wake up.
I have a new 520 also...
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Go easy on me...i have 35s, Ladysmiths, triple lock, 32 targets, and more, but i caint know em all.....
Robert
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Nor can I. I need a Ladysmith now.
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Quote:
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This is one of those "WOW" is it worth that. I was prepared to go higher and did bid higher.
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Compared to some of the crazy prices I'm seeing for lesser models these days I believe you got a bargain, even if it is a "WOW" price.
I saw how the bids rolled out when I got home last night after the auction had closed. I figured you had gone "all in" on your initial bid.
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I found this grail gun 9 years ago:
This is one of 213 made in 1975, in the J serials. A Mod 36-1 Target, .400” target trigger, Sq Butt with a front sight base and pinned 3" HB. Special feature code on box label: G347. No cyl line and it truly looks un-fired.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondo44
I found this grail gun 9 years ago:
This is one of 213 made in 1975, in the J serials. A Mod 36-1 Target, .400” target trigger, Sq Butt with a front sight base and pinned 3" HB. Special feature code on box label: G347. No cyl line and it truly looks un-fired.
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Very nice
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Congratulations. I can't get enough of these S&W revolvers. That is why I joined the forum!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondo44
I found this grail gun 9 years ago:
This is one of 213 made in 1975, in the J serials. A Mod 36-1 Target, .400” target trigger, Sq Butt with a front sight base and pinned 3" HB. Special feature code on box label: G347. No cyl line and it truly looks un-fired.
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I'll take it. Oops! wrong thread....
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Congrats!
My grail gun is enroute.
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Very nice buy Bobby!!!
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