Did a good job of depleting my disposable income budget this week.
First was a little Model 19 2-1/2" I picked up at an auction by Wooster, Ohio on Tuesday. Into this one for $350. She has a few warts--a slight stain on one side about 3/16" in diameter and a nick on one side of the barrel.
And yesterday, I swapped an old tricked out Colt Combat Commander for this--
Model 14-3 Single action Target in box.
She has been to the dance but not abused. Shot--but seemingly sparingly. I'd rate this easily at 99% with a VERY minor turn ring. If the cylinder face didn't have lead on it, it could possibly pass as unfired.
Grips are numbered to the gun. Gun is a 3k 978xx SN range--Box has no end label and has a FEB 14 1975 date stamp inside on the lid. I don't think it is the original, but I think it is the correct size and style. All in total, I have like $500 in this. Maybe a little high right now but will most certainly go up.
Your thoughts??
Bluing isn't thin at all--VERY strong. The morning sunlight plays tricks on the camera's mind--
First was a little Model 19 2-1/2" I picked up at an auction by Wooster, Ohio on Tuesday. Into this one for $350. She has a few warts--a slight stain on one side about 3/16" in diameter and a nick on one side of the barrel.
And yesterday, I swapped an old tricked out Colt Combat Commander for this--
Model 14-3 Single action Target in box.
She has been to the dance but not abused. Shot--but seemingly sparingly. I'd rate this easily at 99% with a VERY minor turn ring. If the cylinder face didn't have lead on it, it could possibly pass as unfired.
Grips are numbered to the gun. Gun is a 3k 978xx SN range--Box has no end label and has a FEB 14 1975 date stamp inside on the lid. I don't think it is the original, but I think it is the correct size and style. All in total, I have like $500 in this. Maybe a little high right now but will most certainly go up.
Your thoughts??
Bluing isn't thin at all--VERY strong. The morning sunlight plays tricks on the camera's mind--
