Badkarma 1
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A Colt Agent...it don't get any better than that! Dale
A cool Colt snub found in pawnshop
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TheHobbyist
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I'll "take it", for $375.00 pending initial 3 day inspection period--of course.
In all seriousness, that's a fine looking specimen; please ensure to give a range report.
In all seriousness, that's a fine looking specimen; please ensure to give a range report.
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AirCommando
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I think it's neat that the screws are blue steel, the frame is aluminum alloy, and the entire gun finish matches. Not like on some alloy frame guns you can tell the difference in finish.
Mickey D
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I'll take it.
pilgrim6a
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Where are you going to get ammo?
.38 SPECIAL CTS. Must be an odd load. Where do you get CTS.s ?
All mine are .38 S&W SPECIAL CTG.
.38 SPECIAL CTS. Must be an odd load. Where do you get CTS.s ?
All mine are .38 S&W SPECIAL CTG.
whitecoyote
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Very nice. You did well. 
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A very nice condition Agent. Looks to me as though it may just have seen daylight for the first time in decades. It doesn't appear to have been fired much, if at all. Best of luck!
Cheers;
Lefty
Cheers;
Lefty
sipowicz
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Maybe...but when desperate people walk into a pawn shop needing cash, they are always offered about 20 percent value and are told to take it or leave it...in my opinion he was just giving a little of it back to them...
JcMack
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This may be an example of a just prior to "pre strike" gun. All these Agents I've seen (including the one I had) were factory equipped with smooth, uncheckered stocks. Colt guys call the post '66 DS, AGENT, COBRA "butchered frames" I like them because of the availability of stocks, and you can put short Agent stocks on them.
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squidsix
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I have the prettier twin to yours, the Cobra. Very handy little piece.
hannstv
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I only wish I was smart enough and quick witted enough to best a pawn shop! Most make a living preying on folks in a time of distress. Not many are the kindly uncle type.
cussedemgun
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Most, if not all shops have a code for "bottom dollar price" that is usually on the price tag. You can bet your sweet hinie the shop did not lose money!
Common practice is for the owner/manager to set a minimum price that all will go by. The clerk may act/appear young or inexperienced but believe me only a FOOL would truly leave an incompetent to deal away his goods & license.
No matter the line of dialog involved for the dicker, bottom line is you got what you want & the shop got what they require (just not as much as they would like) for the sale. Look on the shop's price tag, what appears to be stock numbers or a mix of number & letters is probably their bottom dollar code. Learn to read that code & you'll be in for many more 'value' buys.
sipowicz
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AirCommando
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I just saw Colt catalogs for 1983 & 1984. In the '83 catalog, they're listed with checkered stocks. In the '84 catalog, they're listed with smooth stocks.
Terry
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Stevens
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Got one like it in my nightstand, only difference I see is no checkering on the grip of mine. It is a very good fit for my hand, points naturally.
I bought it new in about 1986.
Steve W
I bought it new in about 1986.
Steve W
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sipowicz
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I'd love to get pair of those commando grips..they look cool...
Years ago, I had a Colt DS that I bought new...and had to sell when needed tuition money. I've always wanted another one, but I want a new one, or ANIB. I haven't come across any, and I can't say I've been actively searching.
The only problem is, can you find a gunsmith who can tune a Colt revolver anymore? I've heard they are few and far between.
One of the local gun shops here has one (Agent) for $450...it looks to be in very good condition, but the question of who could work on it (if it ever needs it) gives me concern about buying it.
The only problem is, can you find a gunsmith who can tune a Colt revolver anymore? I've heard they are few and far between.
One of the local gun shops here has one (Agent) for $450...it looks to be in very good condition, but the question of who could work on it (if it ever needs it) gives me concern about buying it.
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