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azmick
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this should help, or not
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5401039...631019931#3631019931
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5401039...631019931#3631019931
opoefc
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Barnside, 32-20 # 102,006 was shipped in June 1921.
azmick
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so, where are the pictures?
Thanks for the info. I had quessed it to be in the late 20s to early 30s, so 1921 is a pleasant suprise.
I'll try to get a couple of pictures up in the next couple of days. I have always enjoyed looking at everyone else's pictures, so I'll try to return the favor.
I'll try to get a couple of pictures up in the next couple of days. I have always enjoyed looking at everyone else's pictures, so I'll try to return the favor.
Chef
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You'll have to post your pic to a photo sharing sight first then link it to there. Its not too dificult to do. Photobucket.com works for me. ~Chef
Finally ! The pictures look OK.
Don't know who made the grips - almost looks like Colt with that screw,
but of course it wasn't !
Looks like there is not much finish left, or most of it has turned brownish.
32/20's were one of the more well-used guns, so the condition of this one
is better than some I have owned. Typically, they look like the bounced
around in the back of a pickup truck, what with all the nicks and dings
they get.
This gun has a few nicks, but otherwise looks reasonable.
Later, Mike Priwer
Don't know who made the grips - almost looks like Colt with that screw,
but of course it wasn't !
Looks like there is not much finish left, or most of it has turned brownish.
32/20's were one of the more well-used guns, so the condition of this one
is better than some I have owned. Typically, they look like the bounced
around in the back of a pickup truck, what with all the nicks and dings
they get.
This gun has a few nicks, but otherwise looks reasonable.
Later, Mike Priwer
Mike,
It's not missing finish, it's covered with lots of great character. The bore and action are almost perfect. I have only one perfect, unfired S&W, and I hate the fact that I'm afraid to shoot it. Give me a gun with lots of character anyday.
The grips are British. They came off of a horrible Cogswell & Harrison victory conversion.
(But, they did do great grips).
The grips that came with the gun were recent vintage oversize grips that were "Bubba Customized" with a wood rasp and belt sander.
I am saving showing those for when someone does an ugliest grips thread.
I bought the gun from an older friend, who believes friends should pay full price. I let beat me out of my money about once a year because I enjoy watching him get mad when I offer less, and then listening to him working so hard talking me back up to his full price. So it cost me $300.
It's not missing finish, it's covered with lots of great character. The bore and action are almost perfect. I have only one perfect, unfired S&W, and I hate the fact that I'm afraid to shoot it. Give me a gun with lots of character anyday.
The grips are British. They came off of a horrible Cogswell & Harrison victory conversion.
(But, they did do great grips).
The grips that came with the gun were recent vintage oversize grips that were "Bubba Customized" with a wood rasp and belt sander.
I am saving showing those for when someone does an ugliest grips thread.
I bought the gun from an older friend, who believes friends should pay full price. I let beat me out of my money about once a year because I enjoy watching him get mad when I offer less, and then listening to him working so hard talking me back up to his full price. So it cost me $300.
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