David I am soooooo green with envy there is no way to describe my feelings.
Congrats
Congrats
Added to the Herd: A Transitional .38/44 Outdoorsman with King Sights
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David:
Why would anyone buy one of those old .38/44 transitional Outdoorsman when a GLOCK is a lot cheaper?
Jerry
Why would anyone buy one of those old .38/44 transitional Outdoorsman when a GLOCK is a lot cheaper?
Jerry
OP
David:
Hope it shoots as well as it looks ! NICE one !
Jerry
Hope it shoots as well as it looks ! NICE one !
Jerry
OP
David,
I own your guns older brother, S 69847. Mine doesn't have any upgrades but I think that the stocks match IIRC. Just out of curiosity, what are these worth in today's market?
I own your guns older brother, S 69847. Mine doesn't have any upgrades but I think that the stocks match IIRC. Just out of curiosity, what are these worth in today's market?
James:
I have always been interested in your particular gun and its close relatives ! I have a couple VERY close to yours ! If you are willing could you send me a few photos of your revolver? I have sent you a PM message.
Best Regards,
Jerry
I have always been interested in your particular gun and its close relatives ! I have a couple VERY close to yours ! If you are willing could you send me a few photos of your revolver? I have sent you a PM message.
Best Regards,
Jerry
OP
David,
I own your guns older brother, S 69847. Mine doesn't have any upgrades but I think that the stocks match IIRC. Just out of curiosity, what are these worth in today's market?
The ad for this one is over in the classified section from about 10 days ago, so it's no secret I paid $1500 for it. I think any transitional OD in decent shape is going to be at least a thousand dollar gun, and ones in exceptional shape will go for 2000 or maybe even more if they have all the accessories.
Part of that price is the rarity, and part is the mystique. I have been told by others that the .38/44 Outdoorsman is the most accurate revolver they have ever shot; more than once I have heard from OD owners that the transitional is the most accurate variety.
David:
Although I never turn down a nice Pre-War, the transitional versions are certainly my favorites ! I own a couple myself !
In the right hands they are exceptionally accurate !
Jerry
Although I never turn down a nice Pre-War, the transitional versions are certainly my favorites ! I own a couple myself !
In the right hands they are exceptionally accurate !
Jerry
firearmsunlimited
Member
Just kidding! Very nice piece David.
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Range Report!
A couple of days ago I made it to the range for a short shooting session that I knew in advance wasn't going to be that satisfying because I had pulled a muscle in my forearm. But I got a few shots off from this heavy gun and found that it pretty much hit where I hoped it would.
This shows 12 shots at 25 feet -- again, that's a ludicrous distance, but I could barely stay on paper at 50 and I didn't even bother with 75. Two hand grip, six o'clock hold. So far so good; distance work comes later.
A couple of days ago I made it to the range for a short shooting session that I knew in advance wasn't going to be that satisfying because I had pulled a muscle in my forearm. But I got a few shots off from this heavy gun and found that it pretty much hit where I hoped it would.
This shows 12 shots at 25 feet -- again, that's a ludicrous distance, but I could barely stay on paper at 50 and I didn't even bother with 75. Two hand grip, six o'clock hold. So far so good; distance work comes later.
ElToro
Member
between you and GLL.. what are you guys tryinbg to do to the OD market ?
a gun i seriously regret passing several years ago was a pre-war. non reg -mag that lettered as a 6 but had a 4 inch (correct barrel serial #) with king mirror sight. anybody know if anybody has Kings old records ? price was only 600
a gun i seriously regret passing several years ago was a pre-war. non reg -mag that lettered as a 6 but had a 4 inch (correct barrel serial #) with king mirror sight. anybody know if anybody has Kings old records ? price was only 600
Jerry, be more than happy to send photos if I could figure how to take and send them. Still haven't graduated to that level of computer skill yet. I used to have a camera with a chip that I could remove and put right in to my printer and download pictures. Camera died.
au2183
Member
Beautiful revolver David! Appears to shoot as good as it looks as well. Congratulations and enjoy! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Terry
Terry
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