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    Nice find! The Nox-Rust wax paper alone is worth in the $50 range on ebay. Randy
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    Old Smith & Wessons, the Beanie Baby Syndrome??

    Condition, Condition, and Condition.
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    Who was Robert S. Frielich?

    Hello all, The just received a Colt factory letter for my 6" four digit Python that shipped in 1959. It shipped to Robert S. Frielich in NYC. I've searched his name and he is referred to as "the dean of Colt Gunsmiths" but I can't find much else. Can anyone shed more light on who the guy was...
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    *FOUND* WTB Early blue/black case for 6.5" Pre 29/Early 29 no dash

    Still looking....willing to pay retail.
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    *FOUND* WTB Early blue/black case for 6.5" Pre 29/Early 29 no dash

    Hello all, I'm needing the correct case for an early 6.5" model 29 no dash. That would be the the dark blue/black case with the blue satin lining and "44 Magnum" along with the S&W logo on the top. I'm willing to pay a fair price for the right case. Thanks, Randy Found one, thanks.
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    Late Vintage Nox VCI Paper

    FWIW, I have a heavy barrel K38 Masterpiece that shipped April 14th, 1954. This revolver came complete including the original Nox-Rust Vapor Wrapper. There is no reference to Daubert chemical. It's marked NOX RUST Chemical Corp. Chicago 8, Illinois. I hope this helps, Randy
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    Charles Greenblatt Co.

    This pre 27 shipped to Charles Greenblatt. The card was in the box when I bought this one and a factory letter confirmed it. Randy
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    Help With Date On 29-2 NEED TO KNOW FAST!

    Looks like 76" or 77". Probably 1977. Randy
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    I like my Smiths.....

    I was at one of my local shops last week when I noticed that he also had a brand new 3" 686+ Talo gun. I asked to look at it and the fit and finish looked to be first rate. I then checked the carry up. The cylinder stop didn't engage any of the seven cylinder notches with the hammer all the way...
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