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I stopped by one of my local pawn shops last weekend and was shooting the breeze with the gun counter guy per usual. I didn't see any Smiths in the case but it never hurts to ask about them anyways (attn new collectors - ALWAYS ask what a shop has in the back)
My guy says well we got a real nice 15-4 like new in box we just took in. I tell him, please bring that out! Then he says there's a gunsmith 22 also that has a "broken hammer pin". Well, you oughtta bring that out too!
The 4" 15-4 was dead mint, certainly tempting. But…out comes this little peach. It's a Model of 1953 22/32 snub, I know because I used to have a nicer one but sold it foolishly to another forum member back when I needed some money. I got excited because I know most post war 22 revolvers have an internal firing pin so the gun may not need much work. It certainly was gummed up and had so much holster wear that the cylinder and barrel are almost in the white. Checked some serials, everything matched including the stocks.
"So what's your price on the gunsmith 22?" I asked. He came back with $130 plus tax. Well that's a no brainer for me, and hopefully anyone else reading this thread.
Once I got it home I took some pics, the first 2 posted here. Then after a few hours of parts soaking, some CLP, Chor-boy, and some love, I'm excited to show this one off. The bore is great, one little pin head spot of pitting, the chambers are mint. Internals were gummy but free of rust. The rest of the gun cleaned up ok for what it is. I've dressed it with some ren-wax to curb any more surface rust forming, and adjusted the sight. Mechanics are excellent, probably shot very little but carried a lot.
This, in my opinion, is the ultimate tackle box gun, regardless of your generation. It's going to see plenty of range and woods time for sure. I've already got a 4" version of this model that I love dearly too. Some may take something like this and start a post about refinishing etc. Not me! I love the patina and look about this one, it will be staying original.
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My guy says well we got a real nice 15-4 like new in box we just took in. I tell him, please bring that out! Then he says there's a gunsmith 22 also that has a "broken hammer pin". Well, you oughtta bring that out too!
The 4" 15-4 was dead mint, certainly tempting. But…out comes this little peach. It's a Model of 1953 22/32 snub, I know because I used to have a nicer one but sold it foolishly to another forum member back when I needed some money. I got excited because I know most post war 22 revolvers have an internal firing pin so the gun may not need much work. It certainly was gummed up and had so much holster wear that the cylinder and barrel are almost in the white. Checked some serials, everything matched including the stocks.
"So what's your price on the gunsmith 22?" I asked. He came back with $130 plus tax. Well that's a no brainer for me, and hopefully anyone else reading this thread.
Once I got it home I took some pics, the first 2 posted here. Then after a few hours of parts soaking, some CLP, Chor-boy, and some love, I'm excited to show this one off. The bore is great, one little pin head spot of pitting, the chambers are mint. Internals were gummy but free of rust. The rest of the gun cleaned up ok for what it is. I've dressed it with some ren-wax to curb any more surface rust forming, and adjusted the sight. Mechanics are excellent, probably shot very little but carried a lot.
This, in my opinion, is the ultimate tackle box gun, regardless of your generation. It's going to see plenty of range and woods time for sure. I've already got a 4" version of this model that I love dearly too. Some may take something like this and start a post about refinishing etc. Not me! I love the patina and look about this one, it will be staying original.
Thoughts? Feedback?
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...Ben
