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Old 05-21-2009, 09:13 AM
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How rare are these revolvers? My father bought one from his neighbor and it has black pachmeyer grips.
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Old 05-21-2009, 09:50 AM
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SCSW says 200 reportedly were made in 1998 with round butt, possibly only 150. I believe they came with RB combat grips.
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Old 05-22-2009, 01:38 AM
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Like these?
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Old 05-22-2009, 06:37 AM
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I think that the SCSW may have missed a run of 3 inch 657s. I run across them far more often than a single run of 200 would make possible. There are two up for auction on GB right now. Prices are pretty high though.
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Old 05-22-2009, 01:36 PM
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Can't tell ya but my 657 LH is KA. Use it occasionnaly for a winter CCW. Took the combats off as they don't fit my hand, are expensive to replace and slapped on a Hogue Monogrip.

Great revolver and caliber!

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I think that the SCSW may have missed a run of 3 inch 657s. I run across them far more often than a single run of 200 would make possible. There are two up for auction on GB right now. Prices are pretty high though.
There was a run of 3 inch 657's in 1986, but don't know/think they were Hortons. This according to SCSW.
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There was a run of 3 inch 657's in 1986, but don't know/think they were Hortons. This according to SCSW.
I'm just basing what I said on my personal obsevations. I've been seeking 4" 657s for years. Until last year I owned every one I ever saw, and have two. I probably run across ten 3 inchers for every 4 incher I've seen. Unless I'm incredibly lucky, 3" guns cannot be that scarce.
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