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jframe
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Now, I need an appropriate left handed holster for it. Maybe something a little bit bbq and old school. Any suggestions?
Cadillac of my meager collection
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DGNY
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Beautiful model 27. How about an El Paso Tom Threepersons?
(I lucked out and stumbles onto a lightly used one for my N frame 4 inch Smiths. Also left-handed!)
(I lucked out and stumbles onto a lightly used one for my N frame 4 inch Smiths. Also left-handed!)
The Kid
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Very nice. I'm in the shoot it camp BTW. I shoot and hunt with my 2nd model Hand Ejector Target 44sp. It's original finish and I imagine it may be the only one that gets to go hunting regularly since so few exist, but to me that's what it was made for. Congrats on a beauty of a purchase.
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jframe
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I looked at that EXACT one today, and liked it pretty well, along with their Austin model. Didn't really get a chance to study them much; any idea on the difference in those two models? Looked very similar.
...I pulled the trigger and bought my first 27-2. Has the three T's, and all paperwork in the bottom of the presentation case, which is still nicely flocked. Has the N serial prefix and I place the date prolly between 1974-1978. I have wanted one for years, and just couldn't let this go... Appears unfired with a very slight turn ring... Just wanted to show it off a bit.
That is a beauty!
Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us,
squidsix
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I always loved Caddies.
Yours is mighty fine.
Yours is mighty fine.
Congrats, jframe !
I used to be in the shoot'em all group. But I acquired an unfired Model 67 in the carboard box with all the literature and unopened tools package. I also have a 25-3 unfired in the presentation case with all the literature and tools unused. I just can't bring myself to shoot them. I have other K frames in .38 Special to shoot and I have a 25-2 that is a shooter w/.45 Colt cylinder.
I used to be in the shoot'em all group. But I acquired an unfired Model 67 in the carboard box with all the literature and unopened tools package. I also have a 25-3 unfired in the presentation case with all the literature and tools unused. I just can't bring myself to shoot them. I have other K frames in .38 Special to shoot and I have a 25-2 that is a shooter w/.45 Colt cylinder.
Hair Trigger
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Hard to believe a revolver as nice as that didn't get picked up before 6 months on a shelf. One like that wouldn't last 3 days around here. Nice find. I'd love to add a blued example like yours, sort of a companion piece to my 6" M28-2.
Great Gun find..great car too
Count me right in with the OP.....you found a real sweet one. Whatever you paid doesn't even count...the value will increase no matter what on these 3-1/2" beauties...AND you got all the accessories with it!
I like that classic Buick too! When I came home from 1st tour Army in 1968 I had a tough choice to make...a used but very low mileage 1966 Buick Riviera that was beautiful...then saw a 1968 Olds Tornado that had sat on dealers lot for months, less than 200 demo miles, leather, front wheel chain drive (which is why no one wanted it I guess)...made the deal and drove away.
Wish I still had it today...but I've got the other part of the equation...the 27-2 blue..shipped to Ohio on April5, 1977 per Factory Letter.
I can't believe the condition of your presentation case flocking. Your gun must have been a true safe queen all those years for that flocking to survive as it has.
If you are planning on using that gun as a "truck gun" in your excursions in the Riviera be careful when stuffing under the front seat as the power seat motor may scratch it up.
Count me right in with the OP.....you found a real sweet one. Whatever you paid doesn't even count...the value will increase no matter what on these 3-1/2" beauties...AND you got all the accessories with it!
I like that classic Buick too! When I came home from 1st tour Army in 1968 I had a tough choice to make...a used but very low mileage 1966 Buick Riviera that was beautiful...then saw a 1968 Olds Tornado that had sat on dealers lot for months, less than 200 demo miles, leather, front wheel chain drive (which is why no one wanted it I guess)...made the deal and drove away.
Wish I still had it today...but I've got the other part of the equation...the 27-2 blue..shipped to Ohio on April5, 1977 per Factory Letter.
I can't believe the condition of your presentation case flocking. Your gun must have been a true safe queen all those years for that flocking to survive as it has.
If you are planning on using that gun as a "truck gun" in your excursions in the Riviera be careful when stuffing under the front seat as the power seat motor may scratch it up.
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Count me right in with the OP.....you found a real sweet one. Whatever you paid doesn't even count...the value will increase no matter what on these 3-1/2" beauties...AND you got all the accessories with it!
I like that classic Buick too! When I came home from 1st tour Army in 1968 I had a tough choice to make...a used but very low mileage 1966 Buick Riviera that was beautiful...then saw a 1968 Olds Tornado that had sat on dealers lot for months, less than 200 demo miles, leather, front wheel chain drive (which is why no one wanted it I guess)...made the deal and drove away.
Wish I still had it today...but I've got the other part of the equation...the 27-2 blue..shipped to Ohio on April5, 1977 per Factory Letter.
I can't believe the condition of your presentation case flocking. Your gun must have been a true safe queen all those years for that flocking to survive as it has.
If you are planning on using that gun as a "truck gun" in your excursions in the Riviera be careful when stuffing under the front seat as the power seat motor may scratch it up.
Haha, true about the seat! Actually just got power seat working again; grease was all caked up in the transmission part. I may get this gun lettered as well. I, too, was surprised at the case condition. BTW, love the old Toronados, but those 1st gen Rivs have always been a favorite, ever since I saw pics of my Dad's '65 that he bought new.
DGNY
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Jframe, per your question, the El Paso catalog shows the Austin as having a full back flap/belt loop and the retaining leather across the front. The Tom Threepersons is less bulky/simpler with a shorter belt loop.
Good luck in any decision you make.
By the way, the closest car I had to those years was my '66 red Wildcat convertible with very good dealer installed A/C. Nice car - and the 401 was a great runner. Went down the road quite a few years ago, but kept my low mileage '69 Coupe DeVille
Good luck in any decision you make.
By the way, the closest car I had to those years was my '66 red Wildcat convertible with very good dealer installed A/C. Nice car - and the 401 was a great runner. Went down the road quite a few years ago, but kept my low mileage '69 Coupe DeVille
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Well beimg from North Alabama, I have to post on this. Nimrod 44 told me about being there when the purchase was made the other day. Very nice gun, congrats on a good catch.
