Well, some of you guys have probably seen my WTB ad for a Jovino 657 or 57 that has been running for what seems like a loooooong time. A kind and thoughtful member (enabler
) pointed out an auction to me and this is what I found.
Now, please excuse that it does not still have the proper form (58 frame, 4" non-lug barrel, 41 mag goodness), but I think that it still qualifies for the club.
This gun started life as did every other 58, but somewhere along the way somebody made it better! They round butted it, the original barrel was removed, a shortened and chopped 57 barrel was installed. Also, the hammer was bobbed, and the trigger rounded and polished. It has had a wonderful action job as well. I added the Pachmayers because the stocks that were on it when I bought it were horrible. We have had a single range session together, but there will certainly be more in our future.
What do y'all think? does she still qualify as a 58?
Here is with new shoes and a range session under her belt.
