What's has been the hardest S&W for you to find
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YeshuaIsa53
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I'll vouch for that. Ended up with a Pre Model 27 6 1/2" from a friend when I couldn't pay what the man wanted for his.
Smithhound
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I don't have the money to swim in the big fish ocean of Registered Magnums and such but for me the hardest to find, and actually have the money to afford, was a 4" NIB 24-3. It took 25 years for the stars to align.
RD
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My most-wanted gun right now is a no-dash 640 in .38 Special (no lock) in good shape. I haven't seen any in my area (so far). There've been a few I've seen for sale online, and a couple that I bid on until the bids exceeded my budget. When I see them for sale, I don't have the money. When I have the money I either don't see them for sale or the price is too high. I just had a big car repair that will make any gun purchases before the end of the year unlikely.
Some day I'll get one!
Some day I'll get one!
SNW REV
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A model 16 would make my day.
Frank
Frank
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The one that I never see is the model 547.I would really like to have the 3" version.l
gunnut44
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I will have to agree the 6.5 27 is scarce by me, I have never seen one at a gun shop or a gun show. The 58 also is hard to find, come to think of it any nice smith is getting harder and harder to find at a reasonable price. I have found quite a few 3.5 27's and usually end up buying them I just cant resist even if the price is high. I figure I can always get my $ back but will probally keep them forever, they are my favorite.
SAFireman
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Mod 65 Hunter
I would love to have the Model 65 in the 'Hunter' variation. Anyone got one they wanna trade with?
I would love to have the Model 65 in the 'Hunter' variation. Anyone got one they wanna trade with?
I can usually find what I'm looking for but can't afford them. But Im not in the collecting big leagues either.
GF
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Art your collecting tastes are like mine.
Condition is everything, so I'll answer your question by saying the hardest S&W to find is the one that's in collectible condition.
It takes time, knowledge and sometimes luck to put together a modest collection of good revolvers.
I've bought common revolvers at more money than I should of paid because I wanted a good example.
Because it was a hard S&W to find.
GF
Condition is everything, so I'll answer your question by saying the hardest S&W to find is the one that's in collectible condition.
It takes time, knowledge and sometimes luck to put together a modest collection of good revolvers.
I've bought common revolvers at more money than I should of paid because I wanted a good example.
Because it was a hard S&W to find.
GF
357larry
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There's the 686+ stocking dealer special. I passed one up for $500 a couple of years ago and have been kicking myself ever since.
And a pre-lock 696. All of the gunshows that I have attended in Topeka over the years and I have only seen one. Guess I need to broaden my horizons and investigate new territory.
And a pre-lock 696. All of the gunshows that I have attended in Topeka over the years and I have only seen one. Guess I need to broaden my horizons and investigate new territory.
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I'd like to make a "find" of a model 45 for the K-22 collection. Hey if I am gonna dream I might as well dream big.
pilgrim6a
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I'm looking for a decent Model 10 3" RB. At a fair price, that's the hard part.
sqhead
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been looking for a 617 no dash,no lock,factory combat grips,4 in,box, etc...the hunt continues
DGNY
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hard to find
Affordable, clean tight kit gun, preferably a pre-model.
Regards,
Dyson
Affordable, clean tight kit gun, preferably a pre-model.
Regards,
Dyson
Prewar .38/44 Heavy Duty 3 1/2" barrel. According to the SCSW they made some, but are quite rare.
Would like to have one of the original 5" M29s, only about 200 made.
A 5" 1950 Target .44 Spl. would be really nice, as well as a 1950 Target in .45 Colt, especially with a 4" or 5" barrel.
The dreams continue.......
Jim
Would like to have one of the original 5" M29s, only about 200 made.
A 5" 1950 Target .44 Spl. would be really nice, as well as a 1950 Target in .45 Colt, especially with a 4" or 5" barrel.
The dreams continue.......
Jim
Dennis The B
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If it will make any of you...
...a bit less lonely, here is a picture of my Model 27-2 with a 6.5" barrel. I bought it and a Model 27-2 4" nickel at the same show last year. Enjoy!
...a bit less lonely, here is a picture of my Model 27-2 with a 6.5" barrel. I bought it and a Model 27-2 4" nickel at the same show last year. Enjoy!
amazingflapjack
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65 Hunter?
Now there's one I wasn't aware of. I recently got a 65-3 3inch RB that I am real fond of, but what is a "hunter" Like. I have a 629 Hunter, is it anything like that? Thanks, Flapjack.
Now there's one I wasn't aware of. I recently got a 65-3 3inch RB that I am real fond of, but what is a "hunter" Like. I have a 629 Hunter, is it anything like that? Thanks, Flapjack.
