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Back in July I got this Smith and Wesson Model 1905, 4th Change from a friend. I somehow missed sharing with this forum due to travel to Alaska with the wife to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. This gun is fun.
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08-26-2010, 04:03 PM
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That's not ugly, that's character.
Look at my picture and you'll understand.
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08-26-2010, 04:06 PM
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That gun looks great. Nice one.
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08-26-2010, 04:16 PM
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And in 32-20, a fun caliber to shoot especially if you reload.
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A four-inch .32-20: too cool!
In the same sort of shape I have a .38 Model of 1903/First (four-inch, round butt) that is a delight to take to the range. A little used-looking on the outside, but the action is tight and the bore is clean. Can't beat an old-timer, which gives me hope because every day I more and more take on the characteristics of one.
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08-27-2010, 04:25 AM
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Hobie, that is a fine old piece, enjoy it.
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08-27-2010, 06:22 AM
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That simply shows normal use of 90+ years. Not abused at all. I'd be proud to put it in my safe or one of my display cases (and shoot it occasionally since that's what it was made for). I sure hope I'm in that good condition when I'm 90!
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08-27-2010, 09:43 AM
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If ya got a tromp about in mind that would be a fine one to stick in a holster!
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Looks like a swan to me.
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08-27-2010, 10:23 PM
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Very charming piece, very charming indeed. A safe queen is lovely to look at, but that has it's own charm for sure.
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Beauty in the eye of the beholder. I love it.
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Ugly? Hardly!
The toll of years passed and duties performed now reveal its elegant essence - unimpaired and resolute.
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