Unbelievable find! Mismarked M-64!

[Wakatomika]

But how do you breed a goldfish? They're very small.........

DUHHH! First you buy the Goldfish a nice dinner....maybe include a fine whine.
Wakatomika

 

[Raven6]

But how do you breed a goldfish? They're very small.........

Well... First you have to cut that Viagra pill in to 20 tiny small but equal pieces...

 

[mtgianni]

Thank you SO much for the tip. Sadly, I do not know any certified welders. My CPA, Master Electrician and Guitar friend (that also is also a computer whiz) also don't know much about welding. If you would be so kind as to forward this to your certified welder friend, I would appreciate his opinion.

I, of course, took the grips off as I didn't want to chance scratching a vintage set of Cokes. We all know how hard those are getting to find! Anyway, I really had to lean into it to get the sparks going and, let me tell you something, that sucker got HOT! As expected, on the flat spots I made, the bright stainless is showing through.

Again, any input would be GREATLY appreciated, I remain in all of your debt!

The sparks appear to be high carbon steel. This must mean that it is a rare dual-alloy with the characteristics of both metals.

 

[Sebago Son]

Dinner and a Movie...

Well... First you have to cut that Viagra pill in to 20 tiny small but equal pieces...

.... and wash it down with a little Chardonnay... I read somewhere that White Wine goes good with fish...

But whatever you do, don't take the Goldfish to see "Finding Nemo..." The Mood will be broken, no spawning will occur and you'll be up all night listening to fish tragedy stories about how her EX was a real Shark ...

Don't ask me how I know this....

 

[handejector]

Looking at the parts of exposed stainless steel, both on the muzzle and, the flats I created when I did the grinder test as suggested. It appears, under high magnification, that the blue is somehow trying to restore itself.
I think I will tuck this little gem into a corner of my safe, let the finish restore itself fully. Maybe break it back out in a few months. It will take some time to gather up the necessary funds to allow Handejector to finalize the deal on the underwear. Again, he is a class act and, I thank him.

Be sure you put it in complete darkness. The darker the light, the darker the finish will be. (sic) (Think about that one)

...and thanks for the compliment. On the deal- could you go ahead and forward a couple o' thou posthaste? I don't want this deal to slip away.

 

[Noah Zark]

(Docent to tour group, speaking softly . . . )

"And in this thread, you can see Smith & Wesson revolver enthusiasts engaging in their unique style of humor, which is largely incomprehensible to non-S&W enthusiasts. Therefore, let's move on, shall we? Please follow me . . . "

Noah

 

[handejector]

OUCH!
I think I just got dinged!

 

[jhvaughan2]

Nerds

Every group has them. All that have posted to this forum are for sure, Gun Nerds. (oops, I guess that means me too.)
Thanks for the laughs guys.

 

[153]

You had me going for quite awhile, that is until I checked with West Point, and found that MacArthur's "unmentionables" were used in 1947 to restore the lining of his gold braid admiral's hat.

I'd check that model 64 to see if it's been cold blued!!!!

 

[Sebago Son]

THIS JUST IN.... !

After pouring over the microfiche files all last night, new research conducted by the Smith & Wesson Secret Squirrel Society has revealed that the gun as shown is a complete hoax!

This serial number was actually allocated to the Pre-War German Research Facility and Smith & Wesson Field Office & European Performance Center in the town of NeuGunBoom located deep in the Bavarian Mountains.

Production records found after the war and lost until yesterday, points to the fact that this gun was actually made from Duralum, a predecessor to our modern Unobtainium. Upon it's completion this very rare revolver was presented to Herman Goering who carried it whenever he was flying his private Junker to reduce the aircraft's overall take off weight.

Herr Goering liked the gun so much that he kept it, only later surrendering it personally to Omar Bradley when the Allied forces overtook his escape, and caught up with him in a Marseilles Bath House. General Bradley's desendants have kept this gun's location a secret since the war in an attempt to prevent it's duplication in Scandium. Only recently, with the advent of the S&W Keylock have they decided to make it public.

Factory Letters for this and any other model you may wish documented are available from these newly available records now being stored in a safe deposit box at the National Bank of Nigeria. Just forward me your credit card number....

 

[kennyb]

If you know a certified welder he can confirm that it is stainless by touching the frames of your two guns to a grinder. Stainless will not throw as many sparks. This is a seldom used but authentic method of verification.

yep...i have found sometimes one must keep grinding at it for awhile

 

[handejector]

Laundered and starched? I don't want them with out the original skid marks.

You may be in luck- a second pair was located, and recently authenticated by my appliance repairman, who had a great uncle that almost got drafted in WW II.
We have recently obtained a confirming second opinion from the local produce man, who wears underwear.
It is ludicrous to use the goldfish breeder- he doesn't know roe about this matter.

It happened this way- when the Brinks truck delivered the package to the current owner, he dashed into his office, shaking with anticipation, drew the blinds, and turned out the lights in an effort to maintain complete secrecy. When he opened the package in the dark, the second pair fell out, and was kicked under the desk unbeknownst to him. His wife spotted them on the floor later that afternoon, and he explained what had happened.

Of course, in all fairness, Sgt 127 should have the right of first refusal- we really don't want to split the pair of pairs of underwears.......

If either or both of you can consummate this deal, you must be " Willin' " to travel, since it is cost prohibitive to engage Brinks and four armed guards again. I cannot, of course, divulge the exact location, but to aid in trip planning, I can tell you that they are located somewhere from " Tuscon to Tucumcari , Tehachapi to Tonapah ".
If Sgt 127 cannot forward the funds soon, it is your game. Please travel safely, and if you get " drunk and dirty don't ya know, " I hope you are " still, willin' ".

Sgt 127, please respond soon- a deal like this won't stay on hold forever......

 

[Sgt 127]

"Sgt 127, please respond soon- a deal like this won't stay on hold forever...... "

I know the feeling. Sometimes, you can only hold it for so long, and, then something has to give.

Handejector, I appreciate you backing me on the underwear deal. I know I need to quit farting around and start gathering funds. I am, though curious about the shipping, could it not be shipped by Big Brown? I would think UPS could insure and get it to me safely.

Any better description on the underwear? The General had quite a few years in the Army. Any hash marks? General stars? I had heard it was monogramed....


Depending on what the owner wants on the underwear....I may or may not be able to come up with that kind of money. I hate you just having to sit on them, you have been so kind and helpful. If you have a guaranteed buyer lined up, I would be willing to pass on them. I have the gun, is it really right that I try and gather every historical piece out there? Maybe not. I just don't really want to create a stink.

By the way, tried the idea of keeping the gun in the dark, you dang sure know your stuff, the darker the room, the darker the finish is getting...amazing stuff...

 

[s&wchad]

(Docent to tour group, speaking softly . . . )

"And in this thread, you can see Smith & Wesson revolver enthusiasts engaging in their unique style of humor, which is largely incomprehensible to non-S&W enthusiasts. Therefore, let's move on, shall we? Please follow me . . . "
Noah

Nice try...

I've been scammed like that before at an auction. The guy says {just loud enough for me to hear}, The "mum" has been ground, it's been cut, reblued, restocked, drilled and tapped". Then he ends up high bidder with what I'm certain is Hirohito's personal rifle used for shooting axis deer.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…

...Factory Letters for this and any other model you may wish documented are available from these newly available records now being stored in a safe deposit box at the National Bank of Nigeria...

That's one of the few safe havens left. You'd be surprised how many members have a substantial chunk of their retirement portfolio in Nigerian financial institutions.

...we really don't want to split the pair of pairs of underwears...

{deep breath} There's four??? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Whoa, Dude!!!!!

that piece of American history should be on permanent display at the SMITHsonian for all to see.

Sometimes it's hard to see the big picture, but deep down I know you're right. This grouping belongs in a museum… it's a national treasure. I'm sure the Smithsonian, Cody and especially Fort Knox would love to have it. Just thinking about it makes me tingle!

 

[Foodfuzz]

Well, this set of circumstances certainly poses the question, "What Can Brown Do For You?" I'm sure they will be able to sniff out any problems that could be associated with this set of unique undergarments. Have no undue fear here because as we all have come to know "Brown can carry the load!"
Bob

 

[handejector]

Uh-oh.
I think Sarge is waffling on me.
I hate it when a deal falls through.

Oh well, at least the underwear just happens to fit me.

I hope that starch washes out on the first try.......

I guess I could use the frame for my Gorilla pic.

Before I take it out of the frame, is anybody else interested?
Going once.........Going twice.......

 

[roosterk]

As a means of further documentation, and provenance, General MacArthur actually mentioned these shorts in his farewell address to Congress when he said, and I misquote: "Old hashmarks never die, they just.....fade away".
There wasn't a dry eye in the house,

another historical moment provided by
roosterk

 

[Rugskipper]

"Sgt 127, please respond soon- a deal like this won't stay on hold forever...... "

I know the feeling. Sometimes, you can only hold it for so long, and, then something has to give.

Handejector, I appreciate you backing me on the underwear deal. I know I need to quit farting around and start gathering funds. I am, though curious about the shipping, could it not be shipped by Big Brown? I would think UPS could insure and get it to me safely.

Any better description on the underwear? The General had quite a few years in the Army. Any hash marks? General stars? I had heard it was monogramed....


Depending on what the owner wants on the underwear....I may or may not be able to come up with that kind of money. I hate you just having to sit on them, you have been so kind and helpful. If you have a guaranteed buyer lined up, I would be willing to pass on them. I have the gun, is it really right that I try and gather every historical piece out there? Maybe not. I just don't really want to create a stink.

By the way, tried the idea of keeping the gun in the dark, you dang sure know your stuff, the darker the room, the darker the finish is getting...amazing stuff...

Ya know Sgt, if this is the actual long-lost "Mac 64", it will have the serial # that reads the same forwards and backwards. With all this irrefutable provenance I know a certain dealer in Oregon that would be most interested in it.......
He even photographs his guns in the dark.

 

[UltraCarry45]

Maybe. They mysteriously disappeared years ago, but the authorities may have recovered them. You probably saw the news release.

That gun is carbon steel. The proof is in the underware. look at the rust stains it left.

 

[skeetshooter]

This is the funniest thread I have ever read, after the laughing stopped I decided to check my gun safe,,,WELLLL it seems I also have a mismarked
Mod 64 but alas no undies.