Recent content by snuffy smif

What trades are you interested in?

I am the original owner of a Performance Center 500 Hunter 6 1/2" barrel unfired since it left the factory. I would like to sell it in state face to face in Northwest Florida for $1100. Factory box, factory soft case, and all factory papers. First I'll take it followed by PM to arrange face...

Any interest in a Citori XS Sporting with 28" barrels? Have original box and papers.

I am sold on J-B bore cleaner. I use it on stainless and blue finishes. It is totally safe on stainless. Go easy on blue, it will remove bluing if you overdo it. For blue finishes I cut the J-B with Hoppes and rub lightly.

You didn't say what your primary use will be and forgive the plug for an auto on the revolver forum, but I have owned several blue and stainless versions in 4 and 6 inch barrel lengths and none of them came close to my Model 41 with a Clarke barrel with integral Weaver rail and Holosight. If...

The best cleaner I have found for stainless guns (barrel & cylinder bores and exterior surfaces) is JB Bore Cleaner. With a little rubbing, it will absolutely remove every trace of fouling. It and a blunt toothpick do wonders around the barrel inside the frame. If you use it on a blue gun, be...

Thanks. I think I will just shoot it as is and enjoy it. I guess there is no legal concern with no external markings since the serial number is on it and I have a letter stating it came from the factory that way.

Thanks and have a great 2009. Snuffy

Several years back, I purchased a 629-4 classic with 6 1/2 bbl at a local dealer S&W factory sale that is devoid of external markings - no barrel or frame laser engravings. The serial number is stamped in the normal location. The gun was in the factory blue box with all correct info. I had the...

Several years back, I purchased a 629-4 classic with 6 1/2 bbl at a local dealer S&W factory sale that is devoid of external markings - no barrel or frame laser engravings. The serial number is stamped in the normal location. The gun was in the factory blue box with all correct info. I had the...