Recent content by Salmon68

Hi folks, what is a good price to charge for once fired brass? Background: A buddy of mine died a few months ago and left his wife with 15 to 20 buckets of brass. Lots of 45 ACP, 38 Spl, 40 S&W, 9 MM, 223 and 556. She asked me what it was worth and I do not know since I don't reload. I did...

Hey folks, I bought a very nice Model 19-4 with a nickel finish but the grips are aftermarket. I'd like to put period correct grips on the firearm. Per Smith it was mfg in 1979 so I think "fooftball" grips would be correct but Smith cust service thought the "cutout" style wb correct. What do you...

Hey folks, I discovered that my revolver has a round butt. I bought some very nice target grips at a show this weekend for just $80 and went to put them on and found out the revolver has a round butt. This gun gets more interesting every time I look at it. BTW it shoots great. Now I will have to...

Purchased Hey folks, I bought the firearm for $800. Attached are a couple of pictures. It is in very nice condition but no box. The widow could not find the original box but gave me one that looks to be period correct. The end label on the box indicates it once housed a S&W semi auto Model 910...

Thanks for the insights folks. I am hoping I'll get tinder the gun this weekend.if I do and end up buying it I will be sure to let you know and post a few pictures. Take care and stay safe.

Hi folks, I came across what I consider an unusual gun today. The Model is 586-4 and its chambered in 38 special. I called Smith and they said the gun was mfg in 1997 and was part of a contract for Brazil. The run was for 38 special only and a 357 mag round will not chamber. I have never heard...

Hey folks, the rest of the story. Turns out this no dash gun was mfg in 1990 and began life with a 6" bbl. The gun was sent off to a outfit called Barrel & Slide (I might not have that name correct) and the bbl was cut down to 3 1/8 inches. The gold bead was added on the front sight and the...

Thanks for the feedback. I thought it was a mis measurement but the guy helping the widow inventory the guns swears he measured it correctly. That said I am going to tell him to check the gun again since I have found no mention of any barrel shorter than 4 inches in any of my S&W references...

Hi folks, has anyone seen or heard of a Model 617 no dash, six shot revolver with a 3.25 inch barrel, with a gold bead front sight? A friend of mine is helping a widow organize her late husbands guns and I am helping put all the particulars in a spreadsheet. I was working on the data entry...

Thanks folks, I appreciate the insight. He has it in his shop here in Ohio but I don't think he'll get any buyers there, its too expensive, asking $2200. I think he'll end up listing on GB. How do I join the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association? (SWCA) Not sure I'll join but I'd like to...

Hi folks, I was in a shop today and the owner had just taken in a very desirable 38/44 Outdoorsmen. I don't believe it has been fired but it does have a turn ring due to people working the action. There is also a very slight bit of wear at the muzzle as if the gun wear holstered but the cylinder...

Hi folks, I just received a Model 35 pamphlet from bdGreen and it was better than what he described. He also took the extra step of marking the envelope "do not bend" and included a small piece cardboard so the paperwork would not get bent. Reasonable price and quick turn around. I'll be...

Please bump. I'd like some feedback if you're willing. Price too high? Condition? Postal mo only? I am trying to understand why this gun has not sold. Thanks.

I'll take it. PM on its way.

Please bump. Didn't go to show since it was cancelled.