Recent content by gerhard

Hey guys..couple years ago....I got lucky and purchased a S&W Model 25-13 MOUNTAIN GUN in .45 LC...Blued....4" Barrel...and loved the Pistol....but as happens to all of us at one. time or another....Ole Truck needed a $3,000 transmission..so wound up selling the Model 25-13 along with couple...

I purchased over a year ago....a Mint Unfired Victory S&W and sent a letter off to Smith & Wesson and they replied it had been issued to a plant in Texas for Defense Guards....I have since fired it....yeah I know..."Safe Queen..etc.etc"...however I am 76 years old and want to carry it on long...

Plug for 642-1 Put me down for one.......just inherited my brothers pistol...he passed last saturday....Im saying its a Brushed silver finish......I have tried to post a photo so you guys can weigh in and tell me positively thats the finish.....but for some reason keep getting...

removal of lock on 642 and "Plug" Well...I have made my mind up and going to see this week about getting the lock removed...and remember that someone on the forum is selling the "Plugs" to cover the hole after removal....can someone direct me and an idea of the cost.?....again..Im sure the...

S&W Stainless Lock I neglected to add on my original post...the pistol is Model # 642-2 if that helps......I confess Couple years back sold a S&W with a lock...just didn't like it.......could I take this to a gunsmith and just have him disable/remove the lock system........??.......would feel...

My brother passed away this week and his widow handed me a box and said "He wanted you to have this"..upon opening it ..found an S&W Stainless Airweight 2" barrel........on closer examination...noticed it was set up for a lock...( a tiny hole with arrow right above the cylinder latch)..altho...

Pre-Victory .38 Special value Hey Guys.....Thanks for the feedback on my questions....its Appreciated........it just kinda puzzled me a bit as why the guy had not sold the pistol....seeing as we had over 100 Dealer tables....was surprised someone didn't snap it up........now I have a better...

PRE-Victory .38 Special Thanks for the response.......I really didn't get a chance to give it a thorough going over.....but playing devils advocate here......lets just take a wild chance/guess.......and say that barrel looks good...not cut...all numbers match...about as pristine at you can...

I was set up at our Annual Military Show this past friday/saturday.......actually kinda quiet as not much sales going on...at least for me.....anyway..as Show was closing....guy walked by me carrying what looked like Victory Model S&W......I asked to look at it and he said it was a "Pre-Victory...

Victory Ammo Carry.? Thanks to everyone for your replies.....its Very Much Appreciated...and this weekend will be looking for some 158 Grain........Im hoping to do some Hiking this Spring.........Thanks again...Hans Fischer

Victory Model Ammunition.? Hi Richard...Thanks for your note.....Im absolutely not familiar with different types of pistol ammunition......Im just looking for some hollow point and seriously cautious about anything above 125 grain....maybe thats silly...heres one ad that I saw...what do you...

A couple months ago....I found and purchased a Smith & Wesson Victory Model .38 Special....4"barrel....I would like to carry it hiking...but have heard all sorts of warnings about shooting "modern ammunition"..in "older pistols".....would you anticipate any problems in shooting and carrying the...

Strange Reactions Hey Rawhyde.....about a month ago.....I had a root canal done on a wednesday.(afterwards started feeling kinda achey)..then the following monday...went to my regular dentist to have a crown impression made for the tooth....immeadiately.... from getting out of the chair...I...

Hey Guys..as I posted earlier....this week Im getting back an S&W that I sold over a year ago...(actually its a twin and in better shape)....found me a Model 36-1 Heavy 3" Barrel....and it should be at my FFL Dealer this thursday......Im looking for a Good Brown Leather Holster...with thumb...

2004 Crown Victoria We own a 2004 Crown Victoria....approx..102,000 miles....this past weekend I drove it up to Louisville Kentucky for the SOS Show....about a 3 1/2 hour drive....running 70-80 mph....and it got Over 25 mpg....get it serviced every couple thousand miles.....and best part...its...