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03-05-2014, 04:49 PM
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Gun Shop/Donut Shop
Stopped at nearby lgs for the free coffee & donuts. And that coffee cost plenty!
At first I was safe. Nothing new in the cases. Then I made the mistake of asking "Uncle Joe" if he had anything in the back. Wetdog happened to be there and brought a beautiful 12-2 Air Weight out to look at. Oh boy oh boy.
It dates to 1972-73 per SCSW. Original stocks numbered to the gun, pinned barrel, correct box with label and papers. With the original owner's name & address in the box to boot. I was smitten! Can you blame me?
Can anyone tell me about the metal in frame and barrel. I plan to shoot .38 RN 110 grain Lite Loads. Nothing heavier.
Thanks Bud for taking such good care of your gun. It is greatly appreciated..
Trolley
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03-05-2014, 05:19 PM
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Them "free" donuts will get ya everytime!
Nice find. It looks almost un-fired! How much did the coffee and do-nuts set you back....the model 12 was free right?
Reguardless...it was a SWEET find.
Gary
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03-05-2014, 05:49 PM
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Very nice indeed. There have been model 12's that have cracked frames, in fact I purchased one that went un-noticed until I cleaned it. Your appears to be unfired so that issue probably isn't present in your gun.
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03-05-2014, 05:49 PM
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Aluminum frame, steel cylinder and barrel. Should be safe for +P but not pleasant to shoot that heavy of a load.
I use Buffalo's 125 grain JHP standard pressure load in airweights, good performance, sensible recoil
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03-05-2014, 06:15 PM
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Awesome gun, nice find.
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03-05-2014, 06:30 PM
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Nice.....and free donuts too....
My LGS couldn't stay in business if he had to supply donuts every day. We'd literally eat him out of house and home.....
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03-05-2014, 06:35 PM
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Oh my that is a good looking mod.12. I know what you mean about the "just stopping by" the gun shop. I did the same thing a few days ago and put down on an early mod.586, when I'm suppose to be saving money. Oh well... I see them as investments that I get to enjoy. Hope the donuts were good.
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03-05-2014, 06:41 PM
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nice gun. very nice photos.
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03-05-2014, 07:24 PM
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Nice pics. I never saw the name and address inside the box.
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Very nice model 12. It's a Model 10 in a air weight package. I wouldn't be too quick to go to +P. I have seen several posts where the model 12 has cracked the frame too. Not sure of vintage. But with that nice of a gun I am sure you have others for CCW that you can beat up with +P ammo. I know where it's brother 4" in that condition lives if your interested. Not mine but my LGS.
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