This "pre model 10" has been languishing on my favorite statewide classified site for over a year, for sale or trade for silver, which is what caught my attention.
After a few PMs and a 45 min drive, I ended up snagging it for 12 ounces.
It's an early "C" serial number (5 digits), that seems to date to 1948.
Lock up is solid, bore is clean and crisp, flame cutting is nothing more than superficial discoloration, so it appears to be very low miles.
Matching numbers on the grip, barrel, cylinder, and frame.
I never much liked the long 6" pencil barrels, but I'm really happy with this thing. It's much lighter and handier than I expected.
I've only had it a few days, I need to get off my duff and go pop a few off. Maybe this afternoon.
After a few PMs and a 45 min drive, I ended up snagging it for 12 ounces.
It's an early "C" serial number (5 digits), that seems to date to 1948.
Lock up is solid, bore is clean and crisp, flame cutting is nothing more than superficial discoloration, so it appears to be very low miles.
Matching numbers on the grip, barrel, cylinder, and frame.
I never much liked the long 6" pencil barrels, but I'm really happy with this thing. It's much lighter and handier than I expected.
I've only had it a few days, I need to get off my duff and go pop a few off. Maybe this afternoon.
