A 681 is on my "need" list...it hurt me to see that one.
681 no-dash...I dub thee Pigpen !! [edit:engraved!]
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Well that is the definition of a truck gun. IMHO clean it up as well as you can and shoot the heck out it. I can't see spending a bunch of $$ on the gun trying to restore it.
mckenney99
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With the markings on the side of the gun, at one time it could very well have been a department issued firearm. However, I can't imagine that it left any agency in that condition. I cannot fathom ANY police agency administrator that would tolerate a firearm being in that kind of condition. It is much more likely that the damage you see was done after it was traded in, sold, lost or stolen from the department. That is a true case of 'road rash'.
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Any way of cleaning that up or is it too rough to even try? Hurts to see it in this condition, given that the 681 is a "near-grail" gun for me.
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I can't just leave it like that, just not sure how many cans of worms I feel like opening.
Cleaning up the sights is a must, may just bead-blast top rib and call it a day after that.
Suggestions?
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Sell it to me cheap and let your worries float away!
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Maybe have this lasered into side plate, like the other poster did with his South Carolina gun...
Switch paper in hand for a revolver, and we're good.
Switch paper in hand for a revolver, and we're good.
Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing. It has great character, and none of the chew affects function -- even on the sights.
As long as it's mechanically correct, I'd clean it, oil it, throw preferred stocks on and shoot it worry-free.
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PATX - shoot it first. I am in the camp that if it aint broken leave it be. It is what it is. Lipstick on a pig.
My buddy's got a SW victory that he got off auction. Looks like hell but puts all 6 in one hole at 15 yds.
So its ugly and beat up...
my truck, my dog and my best friend are all haggard and worn.
I wouldnt change none of it and would miss them if I did.
My buddy's got a SW victory that he got off auction. Looks like hell but puts all 6 in one hole at 15 yds.
So its ugly and beat up...
my truck, my dog and my best friend are all haggard and worn.
I wouldnt change none of it and would miss them if I did.
Walter Rego
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I think I would clean up as much of the damage as I could, especially around the front sight and then have it bead blasted. Fit a new set of Pachmyars to it and it would make an ideal truck gun. I wouldn't spend much time, effort or cash trying to get all the dings out, just the most egregious damage.
Dieseltech56
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That gun would be perfect for someone wanting to restore a guns aesthetics via TIG welding.
My first 65 was almost a gun in worse condition but my LGS wouldn't budge on the price even after telling me they only had $125 in it. They wanted $325 for it if I remember correctly and I offered $250
My first 65 was almost a gun in worse condition but my LGS wouldn't budge on the price even after telling me they only had $125 in it. They wanted $325 for it if I remember correctly and I offered $250
I also have a 681 OSHP stamped my favorite revolver always looking for another thanks for posting the photo
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Still ugly.
Still love it.
Still love it.
CLASSIC12
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Looking great with combats (and appropriate)
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Took it through the car wash, the internals are now sparkle-sparkle.
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Starting to look a lot better. Internals seem up to snuff. This tells me this 681 is not a 'truck gun' or something to be neglected/abused due to its rough exterior. Let us know how it handles at the range. If it shoots well, I can't help myself, I would see what could be done with that exterior roughness.
Kaaskop49
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Mickey D
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Leave as is. Take it to someone that laser engraves and add a picture of Pigpen on the side plate.
That would be cool.
That would be cool.
they're made for shootin'.......and that one will likely do the job......just saying......hope the price point was right
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Sideplate is with the laser engraver, should have it back Monday.
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