Smith and Wesson Model 52-2
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Green Frog
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Funny Mag story... my Dad's 52-2 came in the box with the papers but with just one mag. The mag was for a 38 AMU rather than 38 Special, so it wouldn't feed worth a hoot. Of course he got enough off the collector who needed an AMU mag to get well on his regular mags. 
Of course if he had that AMU mag today, there's no telling what he could get for it, but this was over 30 years ago and he wanted to shoot his "new" gun!
Froggie
Of course if he had that AMU mag today, there's no telling what he could get for it, but this was over 30 years ago and he wanted to shoot his "new" gun!
Froggie
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Outside of a very lucky "buy it now", my suggestion is to -AVOID- Gunbroker for Model 52 magazines. Purchasing any 52 magazines from Gunbroker is basically adding your vote that you support a "$140 and rising" market price.
I'm totally in support of free trade, but the market reflects what people are willing to pay. I prefer a lower market price.
It seems that finding them at gun shows is probably going to get you a lower price. I have never paid more than $60 for a 52 magazine. That might be hard to replicate right now. (Actually, given the "social distancing", it seems that we have no guns shows right now)
We have certainly said it before, but if an aftermarket company tooled up to make new 52 magazines, it certainly seems as though it could be a profitable venture.
I'm totally in support of free trade, but the market reflects what people are willing to pay. I prefer a lower market price.
It seems that finding them at gun shows is probably going to get you a lower price. I have never paid more than $60 for a 52 magazine. That might be hard to replicate right now. (Actually, given the "social distancing", it seems that we have no guns shows right now)
We have certainly said it before, but if an aftermarket company tooled up to make new 52 magazines, it certainly seems as though it could be a profitable venture.
Funny Mag story... my Dad's 52-2 came in the box with the papers but with just one mag. The mag was for a 38 AMU rather than 38 Special, so it wouldn't feed worth a hoot. Of course he got enough off the collector who needed an AMU mag to get well on his regular mags.
Of course if he had that AMU mag today, there's no telling what he could get for it, but this was over 30 years ago and he wanted to shoot his "new" gun!
Froggie
That is funny. What was the difference between the AMU mag and the regular mag?
Green Frog
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It's been 30 years or more, but IIRC the feed lips were just enough different that the 38 Spl rims got fouled up as each round was trying to be fed into the chamber. I can't remember how the mag body was marked, but I think it became a definite thing that what we had was a 38 AMU mag. I knew even less about S&Ws and their history then than I do now, and with the auto loaders that is sadly very little.
Froggie
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OIF2
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Goes well with my M41s...I use it for INT CF matches and 25 yd NRA short courses. I put a BoMar rear sight on it.
Bob
Bob
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Probably the best rear sight ever made. Out of production now, but Kensights makes a pretty good copy.
Bob
BoMar rear sight on a 41
Bob
BoMar rear sight on a 41
Green Frog
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I think Bomar, Micro, and Triangle were all outgrowths of the old King Gun Sight design. They had various levels of financial success, but as far as I can tell, all three worked well in Bullseye and other applications, but the Bomar was most economically successful and lasted the longest. It wa s"industry standard" for Bullseye shooters of the late '50s and early '60s and for the beginnings of action pistol (see "melted Bomar".)
Froggie
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A Classic! This forum is like going to a S&W museum and thank you all for sharing your beautiful Smiths! It is particularly nice to see everyday these and other pics of your fine firearms while we hunkered down to combat this evil virus.
That looks like a very well cared for firearm! Enjoy it.
It's a stunner but talk about a ridiculous BUZZ KILL, I feel like generations have passed and societies have risen and fallen since your State took that pistol hostage and eventually allowed you to take it, wow. A little pukey feeling in the 'ole stomach.
Thanks, guys!
Sevens, I can't blame it all on California. They charge a flat DROS fee in lieu of the NICS fee for one gun or many.I had a number of guns that I glommed at auction. One of them was sold by an auction whose FFL refused to ship to Cali. Unfortunately, he failed to tell the auction house that until after I won. They had to dig around and find an FFL that would ship to Cali.
I was holding open the DROS until that last one finally straggled in.
That being said, the 10 day "cooling off" stretched into 15 days due to the "Bureaucratic inefficiencies" of the DROS system, so some of it is on the State.
Sevens, I can't blame it all on California. They charge a flat DROS fee in lieu of the NICS fee for one gun or many.I had a number of guns that I glommed at auction. One of them was sold by an auction whose FFL refused to ship to Cali. Unfortunately, he failed to tell the auction house that until after I won. They had to dig around and find an FFL that would ship to Cali.
I was holding open the DROS until that last one finally straggled in.
That being said, the 10 day "cooling off" stretched into 15 days due to the "Bureaucratic inefficiencies" of the DROS system, so some of it is on the State.
