1Aspenhill
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Yes
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GOT IT PiX in post 11--.38/44 Nickel at LGS
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rjm6120
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I am jealous, Chuck. Very, very nice acquisition!
samandglove1
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Nice "Model 333" Chuck. I think you did great on a super cool gun with a storied provenance. I also like factory refinishes and believe they provide excellent value in a collection. I consider them "touched twice" by the good people at S&W.
SAFireman
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Yup,
Be sure to keep an eye out for Ringo!
He is trying to reconstitute the entire APD armory in his safe
ringo1597
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DWalt
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"Would original grips just be the magnas with diamonds?"
Yes, but in 1952, the correct Magnas would likely have been of the "sharp shoulder" style rather than the rounded shoulders you have. I am not sure exactly when the Magna sharp shoulders stopped on N frames, I think around 1953. I have a 1954 4" HD with round-shoulder diamond Magnas like yours, which are SNed to the gun, therefore original. You didn't give the SN of the grips on yours. Sharp shoulder N-frame Magna grips, especially in good shape, are somewhat difficult to locate, and will be costly if you want a pair (assuming they are period-correct). I don't think I would bother looking too hard.
Yes, but in 1952, the correct Magnas would likely have been of the "sharp shoulder" style rather than the rounded shoulders you have. I am not sure exactly when the Magna sharp shoulders stopped on N frames, I think around 1953. I have a 1954 4" HD with round-shoulder diamond Magnas like yours, which are SNed to the gun, therefore original. You didn't give the SN of the grips on yours. Sharp shoulder N-frame Magna grips, especially in good shape, are somewhat difficult to locate, and will be costly if you want a pair (assuming they are period-correct). I don't think I would bother looking too hard.
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Thanks DWalt once again,
I didn't even bother looking at "these" grips because i knew
from first glance they were replacements.
I believe i am going to talk to Patrick Grasshorn about making
me a set of stags for this gun since the originals are long gone
by now.
Chuck
Ringo,
All i got is "Oh My Lord"......Outstanding !!
You sir, ARE the Austin PD !!!!
I feel guilty about having "one" now.
Feels like this one needs to be with it's breathren.
Chuck
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
That's just a big old sweetheart. Nice find.
ringo1597
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1Aspenhill
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Both 6.5 were shipped as 4" guns.
Great snag, chud. I have Austin P.D. #13, one of my favorites.
ringo1597
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You are correct Bill. I have actually spoke with the Sergeant over the range at that time, he has explained to me how these 2 6 1/2" ers came to be. He has been a wealth of info.
Another "WOW" is in order Larry.
Since they had the long barrels did these go to
the Swat team ??
Outstanding !! Thanks for sharing.
Chuck
1Aspenhill
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My guess is the motorcycle gunshot them
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vmumford
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OMG, A Hoarder.......How boastful is this rack. I would rather look at this than all the racks at the local beach.....Nice collection Ringo
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