Elroy here, new member, first post.
Be kind but do not hold back. Seeking seasoned professional advise
Had the rare opportunity to purchase a 38 pre-model 10 that dates to about 1929.
Date determined by reviewing the treasure trove of information contained in these pages. Serial #563xxx
Blue 4" that is simply flawless!!! All numbers match but we have not removed the grips but we have no doubt they pencil match as well. Took this example to some of the better gun stores in town and they have graded it @ 98% only because we don't have the original box.
Pistol appears unfired but come on, surely it's had a few rounds in it at some point in the last 80+ years. The gentleman we purchased it from stated it was his Grandfathers weapon. He died in 1955 and claims it hasn't see the light day sense.
The question is: do we cycle it or do we put back in storage???
If you vote use it (like 6 or 12 rounds, I sure the hell am not going to pump a 50 round box through it) what kind of ammo would you recommend??
Copper jacket??
Lead wad cutter??
hollow points ???
What do you say??
We tried to snap some pictures but need some good light to really reveal the outstanding condition. Pictures to follow in the morning. Appropriate comments please
Value estimates would be appreciated as well and photos my solicit these response in time. Lets just say it wasn't cheap
Be kind but do not hold back. Seeking seasoned professional advise
Had the rare opportunity to purchase a 38 pre-model 10 that dates to about 1929.
Date determined by reviewing the treasure trove of information contained in these pages. Serial #563xxx
Blue 4" that is simply flawless!!! All numbers match but we have not removed the grips but we have no doubt they pencil match as well. Took this example to some of the better gun stores in town and they have graded it @ 98% only because we don't have the original box.
Pistol appears unfired but come on, surely it's had a few rounds in it at some point in the last 80+ years. The gentleman we purchased it from stated it was his Grandfathers weapon. He died in 1955 and claims it hasn't see the light day sense.
The question is: do we cycle it or do we put back in storage???
If you vote use it (like 6 or 12 rounds, I sure the hell am not going to pump a 50 round box through it) what kind of ammo would you recommend??
Copper jacket??
Lead wad cutter??
hollow points ???
What do you say??
We tried to snap some pictures but need some good light to really reveal the outstanding condition. Pictures to follow in the morning. Appropriate comments please
Value estimates would be appreciated as well and photos my solicit these response in time. Lets just say it wasn't cheap