Bob congrats!!! Hopefully it has the pre war SAT in the box!
.22-.32 Target
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Jim, sorry, I didn't mean to come off as critical just thought that most of the discussion was about the .22/32 HFT's and wanted to make sure that folks weren't confused about the early sights. I always think of the 22/32 HFT as the origin of the model 35 even though the 35 was produced on the improved I frame and then the J frame and the 22/32 HFT's were made on the plain I frame.
Since the auction is over, can someone tell me how it was listed? I usually follow the 22/32 HFT auctions for serial number data and didn't know about that one until it was mentioned here.
Since the auction is over, can someone tell me how it was listed? I usually follow the 22/32 HFT auctions for serial number data and didn't know about that one until it was mentioned here.
It took awhile, but I finally got it. With poor descriptions and photos (plus an auction house I had never heard of), you take a chance, but this time it worked out well. The box was rough, as indicated, with most corners broken. Target but, unfortunately, no SAT. The gun, described as "good" turned out to be 95%+, matching including the box.
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Leslie Sapp
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Ow! That hurts!
Just joking- You done good!
Very nice!
It was just a little too far out of my comfort level....
Just joking- You done good!
Very nice!It was just a little too far out of my comfort level....
Just another example of how poor presentation by the seller reduces his potential take and creates a gift to the informed or adventurous buyer. Good score, Bob.
jsfricks
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Very nice pickup, enjoy!
Bob - I'm glad it completely worked out for you.
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I was thinking the same thing. What is the consensus of the group: If this gun had been presented with a good description and a number of quality photos, what would the final bid likely have been?
My guess is $800, certainly more than I would have bid. I have gotten some very good deals on mis-represented guns, such as a Missouri State Patrol 5" model 15 identified as an M&P. I have also passed on many guns with special features that I failed to recognize, only to see them later posted on the board. I try not to think about the ones that I didn't catch as refinished or altered, until I look at my collection and see them staring at me and laughing.
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