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    Paddle Holsters

    I recently bot a Bianci paddle holsterat the Reno gunshow. It is for a 2 inch K frame revolver. I put my M64 in it and a perfect fit. Finally had to remove my pants to get the holster over belt and pants. Once on, a great fit for concealment. Too much of a haasel to get it on. So...
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    Passed on a 64-3 with 3" barrel and real Tyler T-grip

    I have one and upgraded it with better grips, a .375 hammer, and a spring job. This is one revolver I won't sell.
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    What was your first Smith and Wesson??

    My first was a 3 inch M36 I bought back in early 80's. I gave it to my daughter a couple of years ago when there was some demonstratiion stuff in Ashland, Or. going on. I miss the revolver, but it went to a good home and cause.
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    32 WCF Revolver

    I have a 32 Winchester and a 32 WCF CTG. Still looking for a 32-20. I had a nickel one, but I just don't care for nickel so i sold it. I like the caliber so much that last year converted a 310 Martini Cadet into 32-20. I reload for the caliber and really enjoy shooting it. Great thread...
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    Rolling Block

    Great information! I'm in Reno, NV, right now, when I get home i will ty to build a light load for some fun shooting. Years ago I built a hunting rifle and have a good hunting round, but I want to down load for the 7x57.
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    Remington Rolling Block

    Recentally acquired a 7x57 rolling block. What is the best bullet weight weight to use in this rifle? I was these older rifles were designed for heavier bullets. I want to load lighter loads for just plinking
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    Victory Year of Manufacture

    Years ago I got a couple revolvers lettered at $50 each. Just can't bring myself to spend $100 per revolver unless it really something special. It is great information, though.
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    Victory Year of Manufacture

    Well, just got an offer to buy the revolver. Going to town anyway, so will get to see it and check it out. Thank you for your help. Is there any source for years of manufacture?
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    Victory Year of Manufacture

    JP@AK, thank you for the date. I don't know if friend will change the grips or not. He did mention that he was going to get the lanyard ring, so when I tell him about the grips he might change them. Where did you find the date information?
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    Ackley Improved

    Thanks for the replies. It was ordered from Lee by a gun store in my area. Fast shipping, three days, but it was directly from Lee company. I will go to the store tomorrow and see if we can't get it replaced.
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    Victory Year of Manufacture

    He hasn't had a chance to look for a sn on the grips, but it was my understanding that some of the early ones still had the diamond grips. I actually bought last spring one at a gun show that had the diamond grips and they did not match the revolver and I put a set of smooth grips and replaced...
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    Victory Year of Manufacture

    Friend just bought a victory .38 spl. I would say very good mehanical condition with some holster wear. Anyway, the serial number is: V 346829. Diamond grips, do not know yet if they match the revolver. He also got an older flower carved Hunter holster with it. Great price, $150. I saw the...
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    Ackley Improved

    I ordered a .223 sizeing and depriming die from Lee last week. The die arrived and I opened the package. The paper work said .223 Ackley Improved with hand written "New" three times on the label. I am in the middle of reloading .223 and need a sizing and decapping die. Will this die work for...
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    Model 10-9 Snubbie

    I bought two of the M-7's that were imported without barrels for about $150 each. I replaced the 2 inch barrels, cerakoted them and they are great. Also did spring jobs on them and put .375 inch hammers on, which i tend to do on most of my revolvers. On one I put a set of big mtn man elk...
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    How bout a 13 next?

     The 13 three inch has eluded me. I have a nice 13-3 four inch though. I do have 64 and 65 three inch revolvers that i think is the perfect balance for shooting.
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    Lewis Lead Remover: What happened to it?

    I have the Lewis kit and also one made by Hornady. Perhaps the Hornady kit is still available.
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    Model 64

    VaTom, what brand is your holster? I am going to need a new one for my EDC m64 snub soon.
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    NYPD Model 64-1: 4-inch SB, 4-inch RB, 3-inch RB and 2-inch RB

    Robert, thank you for such an informative post. I had to check out my five different m64's, and not one NYPD marked. The m64 has become a favorite of mine and now progressing into the m65's.
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    65-3 3”

    A couple years I bot a 3 inch M65 from one of the members here. The most before and since I have ever paid for a Smith. I ordered a Rodek Leathers holster and that revolver has been my EDC ever since. Did a spring job and added a .375 hammer, custom grips and have not looked for anything...
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    Anyone Recall Reports of a Stolen .38-44 Outdoorsman?

    Two years ago I bought a Smith revolver from a dealer that owned a gun store in Ca. Purchase was made at a Reno gunshow. The purchase was run through background after I got home in Oregon. My FFL dealer was told it was stolen and not to release it. A state police officer picked it up from the...
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