Recent content by kevmansc

Yes, this is an actual 29-1. S/N S227XXX, shipped July 1962. A few issues, but with as rare as this gun is (1 of 33 known) it's still a great opportunity. No box, replacement grips, some holster wear at the muzzle, a turn ring, and some blemish/groove marks into the metal on the cylinder on one...

Glad to see you didn't call anything "chemical-free" - I'm a chemist. Had a long conversation one time with a fertilizer supplier about their "chemical-free" fertilizer! The organic label is highly regulated - that's good. Look at how many things are labeled "natural", "gluten-free", etc and...

I used to live there. My employer (The Citadel) had boats for faculty and students to rent but not the public. Also had my own boat for a while. That harbor can be rough at times - I fished more often out behind Folly Beach and way up the Ashley than I did in the harbor. May is a good time...

We had an illegal outhouse growing up in the 80's - by that I mean it was installed after the township stopped allowing them. Just a seat/hole in our garden shed. I also remember my high school homecoming always featured at least one outhouse on top of the bonfire pile. My senior year I found...

you might salvage the grips . . .

I'll take lot #4. Kevin

Serial S227XXX does that change anything?

Thanks for the help all! Don't get me wrong - this isn't the only gun I inherited from my father. He was definitely a collector - I remember quite a few different guns that only had temporary homes with us - traded for other things along the way. My 17-5, though not rare, will stay with me...

OK, so by reading here I realize the 29 I inherited from my dad is a 29-1! I always thought it was a bit of a dog (see pics) so wasn't sure why he owned it - now I know. Does anyone have an idea what caused the grooving on the cylinder (in the second picture, in the flute and behind the...

Murphy2000 with the first email. Pending funds.

New to the group. Trying to clear out some of my Dad's stuff that I don't think I'll use (haven't in the last 10 years:) I'll sell this as a package group - all of it for $350 shipped in US. FIRST EMAIL CLAIMS IT...

Hello all! Gained my appreciation of S&W revolvers through my father. Now I'm the caretaker of some of his collection. Really enjoy shooting the Mod 17 especially. Looking forward to finding out more about the guns I have. Also will be listing a few things (grips mostly) to clear out some...