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12-31-2015, 03:36 PM
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Need advice -Model 43 Kit Gun
I haven't bought a Smith in quite some time, so I'm a bit rusty here. I came across a local guy selling a S&W model 43 kit gun. I've only seen a few pictures but I want to get some opinions before I go take a look at it. It's a user with finish wear, has 3.5 inch barrel, adjustable sights, diamond magnas and what looks to be T Grip. Not sure if it's a 3 or 4 screw. So far so good, but it is missing the firing pin bushing pin located just below the rear sight. In it's place is a roll pin. The owner states it fires just fine. I'm looking at this as a shooter more than a collector's piece, and after a little internet searching realize that my chances of finding the right pin are slim to none anyway. The asking price is $350 + transfer. So what say you? Good price for a little shooter assuming everything else checks out or is he asking too much for a junk gun?
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12-31-2015, 03:41 PM
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Here's one of the pictures.
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12-31-2015, 03:42 PM
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And the other side
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12-31-2015, 04:36 PM
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I would be all over it for that price 
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12-31-2015, 05:25 PM
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Even with the replacement pin, it is very easily worth the money. Go for it. In this case you get the benefit of a nice grip adapter as well!
One clarification:
If it is a Model 43, it is definitely a three screw, as can be seen from your picture. By the time model numbers were applied, all the I frames were down to three screws.
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12-31-2015, 05:35 PM
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If it functions it is worth $350 and then some. A call to the factory may find you the part, although they may also insist on installing it. You would at least be sure the work was done correctly.
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12-31-2015, 05:47 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll set up a time to check this thing out. I really appreciate the advice.
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12-31-2015, 07:21 PM
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You better have bought that for that money!!!! Spell S-T-E-A-L. Take some Flitz or Mothers mag polish "gently" around that area of the "pin", it may make it less visible.
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12-31-2015, 07:53 PM
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Congratulations those are among my favorite pistols. Every one I had had were very accurate and someone can probably make a firing pin for it.
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12-31-2015, 08:08 PM
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Buy buy buy
Buy buy buy buy
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You can always replace that roll pin with a piece of numbered drill bit.
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