Engine49guy
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Picked up a new old Centennial and thought I would share it.
Its in a bit lower condition than the one I already have but still a very nice low serial (first or second year?) Centennial.
First saw this gun listed several months back as "Rare and Collectable" but without an asking price,
Although I kinda fealt the seller wanted MUCH more I offered $300 because of the finish issues explaining refinished guns are not that collectable.
Did not recieve a counter offer and kinda forgot about it.
After several months and a couple relistings imagine my surprise when it reappeared two days ago for $350 OBO .
Its got some finish issues but early 4 screw Centennials dont pop up too often .
The seller was a very nice guy and said his old Army buddy in Arizona gave it to him, He didnt know anything about its history except it was kept it in an oily sock for years.
After removing it from a plastic ziplocked bag wrapped in a dry paper towel I expect something much worse than what comes out.
A high polished 4 screw Centennial with original high smooth medallion grips , later style stepped flat latch cylinder release and 4 digit serial number # 1786.
The seller is happy it is going to a good home and I am happy to give it one with many of its brothers.
I am expecting a smooth narrow trigger but instead it has a wide serrated trigger which is puzzling and although the barrel flat is serial matched there is no serial number on the cylinder face.
Removing the grips I confirmed the grip set pin is long gone (no big deal) grips serial to the gun but look like they have been sanded once as they are not so smooth or thick as my other Centennial.
The HIGH polish finish is suspicious but the screws look perfect and are unbuggered, The left frame roll mark is a bit light and it appears may have had some light freckling that was once polished over furthering my suspicion it is not original,
The forcing cone is in the raw and shiney as is the front of the ejector rod where it contacts the spring loaded barrel pin which is also in the raw
leading me to wonder if it was reblued or just polished.
I did look it over but could not find any factory refinish marks or stamps.
On the down side its probably a refinish and non +P rated.
On the plus side new Centennial copies sell for over $600 and this one is a shiney 4 screw.
Cheers
The one on the right is the one I am posting this about.
Its in a bit lower condition than the one I already have but still a very nice low serial (first or second year?) Centennial.
First saw this gun listed several months back as "Rare and Collectable" but without an asking price,
Although I kinda fealt the seller wanted MUCH more I offered $300 because of the finish issues explaining refinished guns are not that collectable.
Did not recieve a counter offer and kinda forgot about it.
After several months and a couple relistings imagine my surprise when it reappeared two days ago for $350 OBO .
Its got some finish issues but early 4 screw Centennials dont pop up too often .
The seller was a very nice guy and said his old Army buddy in Arizona gave it to him, He didnt know anything about its history except it was kept it in an oily sock for years.
After removing it from a plastic ziplocked bag wrapped in a dry paper towel I expect something much worse than what comes out.
A high polished 4 screw Centennial with original high smooth medallion grips , later style stepped flat latch cylinder release and 4 digit serial number # 1786.
The seller is happy it is going to a good home and I am happy to give it one with many of its brothers.
I am expecting a smooth narrow trigger but instead it has a wide serrated trigger which is puzzling and although the barrel flat is serial matched there is no serial number on the cylinder face.
Removing the grips I confirmed the grip set pin is long gone (no big deal) grips serial to the gun but look like they have been sanded once as they are not so smooth or thick as my other Centennial.
The HIGH polish finish is suspicious but the screws look perfect and are unbuggered, The left frame roll mark is a bit light and it appears may have had some light freckling that was once polished over furthering my suspicion it is not original,
The forcing cone is in the raw and shiney as is the front of the ejector rod where it contacts the spring loaded barrel pin which is also in the raw
leading me to wonder if it was reblued or just polished.
I did look it over but could not find any factory refinish marks or stamps.
On the down side its probably a refinish and non +P rated.
On the plus side new Centennial copies sell for over $600 and this one is a shiney 4 screw.
Cheers
The one on the right is the one I am posting this about.
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