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I work part time at my LGS. I finally learned to buy their guns with their money :) All the employees open carry, and they all carry the latest and greatest fantastic plastic. I was in on Friday and one of the new kids, about 23 YO, was open carrying a four-inch model 10. I commented on it, and...

Just purchased a 1950 CM "as is". It's in great shape finish wise and a little "loose" mechanically. Issue I have is it locks up when at full cock and when the trigger is pulled double action. When the hammer is forward the cylinder can be rotated by hand with very little effort. When in battery...

I'm starting to load 308 Norma Magnum ammunition. Picked up a FN Browning Safari Grade Hi-Power rifle in the caliber and wondering if I need to know anything special about resizing and loading belted magnum cases. Thanks in advance for any advice. Been handloading for 40 plus years. Never a...

Stopped into my favorite LGS on the way home from work a week or so ago and found this four-inch Model 13 in the used gun case. Serial number dates it to 1979. It's P&R and the stocks serial number to the gun. I owned a four-inch Model 13 many years ago and foolishly sold it. This one won't get...

Yesterday afternoon I stopped into a LGS I rarely visit because their prices are sky high and the owner has a reputation for being a jerk. I'm looking around and boxes are everywhere, things being packed up. I take a look in the case and see this guy in a holster. I ask to see it and it's in...

I found this guy in the used gun case at my LGS a few weeks ago. It was in amongst the plastic wonders. It was wearing gaudy plastic "ivory" stocks. It looked so forlorn I had to rescue it. Just couldn't leave there, right? All the numbers match except the stocks of course. I found these in my...

Back in June I picked up this Model 53 "package". Six inserts, extra cylinder, tools, paperwork, and invoices from Smith & Wesson for additional work. It included the the original hammer and trigger as well. I haven't shot it yet but will soon (five day self isolation prior to surgery, coming...

Things have been pretty slim at my favorite LGS. The used guns section is especially bare. However I did happen to find these gems in the used case in the last two months. M29-2, M60 no dash, M15-2, and a M17-6. I got really good deals on all of them, I believe. The best deal was the M60 at...

I just picked up a Model 17-6 a couple of hours ago. What can you tell me about this .22? It looks like a Model 586, only smaller :) It had a pair of unknown maker, thumb rest stocks on it, which I traded out for a set "K" frame target stocks. It looks much better. I'll post a couple of photos...

I'm looking at a Mod9-4 in the box with everything but the tools. It's a six-inch blue. Seller wants $1000.00. What do ya'll think? Thanks in advance. De Oppresso Liber

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1974-75 Model 53-2. Gun is complete with box, docs, tools, and vapor paper. All six inserts are present plus the spare .22 Magnum cylinder and two and a half boxes of factory .22 Jet ammunition. Asking price is $1999.00. What do you all think, buy or not...

I just put on layaway, a new in the box, Model 28-2 six-inch. Paperwork, vapor paper, unopened tools, excellent box, factory fired three times only. Has a slight turn line, 100% bluing and stocks. What would be the expected value? It's a bit more than I wanted to pay, but when are you going to...

I' working out of town for a couple of months and the first day in town I found a pawn shop. They had an "S" serial number, six-inch. M28 in the case. locks up tight, all numbers match etc. I have it lay-away. Can someone give me an approximate date of manufacture. SN is S2808XX. I'm away from...

My favorite LGS South of Seattle sent me a text concerning this guy a week or so ago. I stopped by when I was in town and picked it up. Six-inch, Nickle, no dash, no "M" M586. SN ADM71XX puts it in 1984. I got it for $550.00 plus the states cut. It was wearing "Goodyears" in the case I had a set...

I visited a LGS near my house last Saturday. I don't visit very often because his prices are high, and he lets me know he "has a lot" into his used guns. I did however find this guy in the case. Model 28-2 four-inch. SN 105XX puts it made in the 1970's. It's not a safe queen but a good solid...

I stopped by my favorite LGS last week and found this guy in the display case. I put it on hold until today because I bought a six-inch, Nickle M586 last weekend at my favorite LGS in Kelso, WA. It has hammer block safety and all numbers match including the stocks. It's in great shape and...

I finally got a chance to get to my favorite LGS in Kelso, WA and pick up a M29-2 I've had on hold for quite a while. It's 83/8 Nickle and SN 7031XX puts it in 1980. Odd thing about it is the wood presentation case. It has metal corner re-enforcing, double latches, and is lined in a maroon...

Went visit my favorite LGS this morning and found a 4006 in the case. Mechanically sound but not a safe queen about 85%. this is my fourth, Gen 3, Smith & Wesson semi-auto. I'm not a fan of them but I keep finding them at reasonable prices. I took a couple of pics indoors and they came out...

I found a nice Model 14-3 at my favorite LGS a couple of weeks ago. SN 12K53XX put it in 1977. Pulled it out of the safe today for a couple of pics. De Oppresso Liber

I walked into my favorite LGS today and Bob pulled out of the case two Smith & Wesson Autos. One was a 100% Model 39-2 and the other was a 98 % Model 59 no dash. Both with original boxes but no tools and the Model 39 had the paperwork. After checking them both out I put the Model 59 on hold...