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So my dealer friend took this to the Tulsa show where offers did not meet my reserve. It is now on a gun auction website. I learned a valuable lesson-do not buy antiques with a high abount of original finish. No one will believe it is not a refinish. It will sell for less than it should, which...

I am listening to mine after reading these posts! I have had mine a long time also. Actually, when it has a temporary low moment, it seems strange.

I wondered where the evacuees were going. Sounds like an inexpensive pop-up camp trailer is a good idea to have around. Love Ron M's post about bugging out!

Ok, we just did the rub test and it smells like rubber. There is no markings on the inside of either stock. The one side is ground down probably due to excess casting.

Oh! I thought it was "gutter percher!" I thought it was slang for something odious, but it is type of rubber tree!:D

ROFLMAF! I just figured out what gutta percha meant! Never heard that term before!��

They have no appreciable stinky odor. Makes sense that there would not be aftermarket stocks for a low volume gun. Could they have been replaced early in its life? With S & W made stocks?

OK, so the interested party declined to purchase due to grips not being original. I didn't know... I have less than a thimble full of knowledge compared to forum members. I am asking for your input. I posted more photos to photobucket, but you cannot vary the magnification like a real pic. I...

Opinions and Info on Model 3 .44-40 nickle requested OK, so the interested party declined to purchase due to grips not being original. I didn't know... I have less than a thimble full of knowledge compared to forum members. I am asking for your input. I posted more photos to photobucket, but...

I am taking pics of the whole collection this weekend to post. For my next gun I would like the model 41.

Where we live in the Goldfield foothills north of Apache Junction, people with wells usually have a 1000-3000 tank which the well keeps filled. The water is pumped from the tank using an inexpensive jet pump and captive air tank. Savvy owners put the well on a timer as most run dry after running...

I have shot a 500, very nice. I already have a .50ae so I haven't bought one.

It started with the brand new stainless classic hunter .44 mag. Added a 1917, Brazil or South America, something. .357 Highway Patrolman for his mom to shoot porcupines in Montana because the Ruger .22 didn't get it done with 1 shot. He got it back when she died. .44-40 model 3 nickel DA...

We displayed it at the Crossroads/SAR gunshow here in Phoenix in December. Showed it to the S&W club guy and a few other antique dealers. I don't want to sell it do a dealer but a collector that will appreciate it like we have. We are in Apache Junction, AZ.

New Photos Here are some new photos of the sideplate screws, latch s/n and letter. ApacheBronco's Library | Photobucket