I stopped by the Oregon Arms Collector's show Saturday morning with just enough time for a quick run-through before going to work a local trade show. I got lucky on one of the last tables where this little gem was waiting for me. Ser. No. 44451 looks to be a 1934 gun and is in pretty decent shape. There is holster wear on either side of the barrel going back a good inch and a half, and plenty of wear on the exposed underside of the trigger guard - overall, probably a low 90% gun but just fine functionally. I just got back from a little baptismal ceremony - putting 100 rounds downrange with very satisfying effect. Despite the smallish rear sights, I could easily keep 6 rounds in an inch and a half at 30' unsupported (that's as good as my eyes are in any event). The gun came with a set of reproduction service grips that I couldn't get along with so I put these Herrett's target grips on for this session - and will find something more to my liking later on. This gun didn't fit in with the military theme of the seller's collection so he was willing to part with it for the modest sum of 7 bills. I think I came out OK and am pleased as punch to have finally found one these classic, old six shooters.
Jerry
Jerry
