Recent content by Gubbins

I was thinking that too...that somebody tried to obliterate PD property markings. They sure made a hash of it-

Jim, thanks very much for your experienced input; as of now I plan to leave it alone and as more time passes I think it's going to stay as is. I will take better pics within the next few days and you can see what somebody's done to the right side which is the most egregious part-- If only the...

Thanks and no, the frame isn't drilled for the grip adaptor thankfully. I am on the hunt for grips and, if the collecting gods will it, an original S&W grip adaptor--but the grips are the priority. The grips currently on it look as if they've been on the gun for some time but still, t'ain't...

Yes, you are quite correct and I have decided to leave it as is. I've always liked character in a fine gun and this one certainly has that in spades. It's often said that people's faces reflect the lives they've lead; I would add that with a gun it's the same thing. No matter the quality of the...

VERY low four figures--! The oddest part is, the seller had the letter, he KNEW what it was but seemed perfectly happy to let it go at a bargain price. I couldn't get a new N-frame for that...nor would I want one..so this was a bolt from the blue. My friend who also looked it over was suspicious...

I am thinking about resto on it--a Turnbull candidate maybe. The investment would be worth it I think but, as the old saying in car collecting goes..."it's only original once". I think the right side wear is worse than a holster could do...it looks like it was attacked with a grinder almost, but...

Good evening gents; Sometimes the heavens open, a light beams down from on high and a treasure is discovered...one that you never saw coming. Found this S&W Registered Magnum at a tiny (30-40 table) club show recently, complete with Jinks letter. As an obvious law-enforcement vet, it has...

OK, nobody ever told me how addictive Smith revolvers can be...and now I've got nine of the things and am always looking for more. Who'd have thought I'd get a jones for vintage revolvers in a semi-auto world? I blame a K-22 Outdoorsman for kicking off this affliction (seeing as though we're...