Could Not Make Up My Mind

[Retired W4]

I purchased this 50's 357 (Nov. 1953) back in November and a little while ago I put it out for sale on my tables. Before they opened the doors to the public I pulled it off and took it home. I'm a big fan of the 5" 357's from this era and I have a few. This one, with the non-relieved targets, kinda' spoke to me. It has a ring to it when you close the cylinder. Now, it's got some minor muzzle wear and a couple dings on the wood where ejected cartridges hit it but I can tell this gun has been shot very little over the 70 years before I got it. I need to letter it to see if it was exactly 70 years and to see if the NRT's were original to the gun. I guess you can tell I have made up my mind. Now I need to cut that gun show tie off it and take it to the club and shoot it.

 

[ameridaddy]

That's a pretty one, a real classic. I love the rich reddish color the walnut takes on as it ages.

 

[Nightowl]

I shot one of mine last week. It looks pretty much like yours with a little blue wear on the muzzle and proud pins on the front sight. It is a great shooting gun and I should be shooting it more. It will go the
Thursday range day this week! Alas, mine had regular Magnas on it.

I'm glad you kept it!!

 

[quinn]

Wise move, IMHO. Won't find another one at Walmart.

 

[RKmesa]

That is a Keeper!

 

[A10]

A perfect handgun. I am pretty sure I couldn't have parted with it either.

 

[BAM-BAM]

D--- a Birth year and Month gun for me!

Enjoy and think of me when you're at the range!

 

[deputydon]

I would make the same choice, only I would never take
it to the show in the first place.

-don

 

[mojave30cal]

I'd have a hard time selling that one!