"I thought that I might be able to accomplish my goal, but a certain mint in the box 8.375" Transitional 357 blew past my max bid and sold for somewhere near $30K"
You see Richard, if you would sell one or two of those 'less desirable' 3 1/2 inch Pre 27 engraved pintos, you would be in a much better frame of mind to go after that dream gun