Recent content by PeteQuad

Ah, thanks for the tips. I must keep some toothpicks around, and a clean toothbrush to go with my dirty one. I hadn't thought of applying the wax with my fingers, I was using a cotton cloth made out of the same material as my patches.

I recently picked up some Pre-lim polish and Renaissance Wax to try on some of my older guns. I polished up something of a beater to start so that if it messed up anything it wouldn't be a big deal. It turns out it works great, and you get a really nice shine and some protection from...

I recently picked up some Pre-lim polish and Renaissance Wax to try on some of my older guns. I polished up something of a beater to start so that if it messed up anything it wouldn't be a big deal. It turns out it works great, and you get a really nice shine and some protection from...

I just wanted to give you all an update since you were so informative. I just got my letter back today and the gun is all original and with serial number 3671XX was shipped on March 6, 1923 to E. K. Tryon Co., Philadelphia, PA.

I only know that the seller informed me that Mr. Jinks told him it was from 1929, and that the serial number suggests that that is the general time frame. Your post further solidifies it in my mind, so I thank you. However, I am enjoying the tidbits about this gun so much I will have to get a...

Well, what do you know, I didn't realize the hand ejector third model didn't have the serial number on the front strap until I read it closely. And I also didn't take note of the fact that the regulation police serial numbers ran concurrently with the HE 3rd model. Thanks very much! I did...

Wow you are right! I looked right at them and didn't see it. I went back to the high res version of the picture and I could read the serial number clearly. Thanks very much! You are right, the whole gun is in great condition. The stocks felt like they'd never been off before, and underneath...

Oh you are probably right. Originally I looked at the picture in the SCSW which shows different grips (with a monogram) but then I read a passage that says: "Walnut wood grips with a diamond around the screw escutcheon have been observed as well as black rubber stocks. The rubber stocks all...

By the way, I meant to add - I imagine those are not the original grips. How would I go about finding some - I'm guessing all magnas are not the same and I have to look for a particular type?

I finally have something to post here! My 1929 .32 HE 3rd Model arrived today. It's in great condition too, better than my 10-6 from 1963. I'm up to 3 frame sizes, halfway there! Next up is a J frame, then an L. I'm not sure about the X... At least I'm done with finish types already

I finally have something to post here! My 1929 .32 HE 3rd Model arrived today. It's in great condition too, better than my 10-6 from 1963. I'm up to 3 frame sizes, halfway there! Next up is a J frame, then an L. I'm not sure about the X... At least I'm done with finish types already