Holy Molly, a 28-2 With Cokes

[Retired W4]

Didn't sell much this weekend but this, among others, walked in. This S prefix from ~1964 was wearing some beautiful cokes. Essentially I got the cokes really cheap and the gun for free. I put some Kim Ahrends targets on it until some pre-68 diamond targets come along. The cokes need a little Ren Wax but are stunning the way they are now and the Highway Patrolman is just about flawless, the exception being the trigger shoe. The deal of the century. I'm almost feeling guilty.

 

[Jocko-44]

NICE!

 

[22hipower]

It happens sometimes. I bought a 1950 44 Target with cokes this week too, although the gun is a little scratched up. I don't think I got "the deal of the century" though. Congrats on a nice 28-2 and a great set of "cokes."

 

[raljr1]

If the seller agreed to the price, no guilt is necessary.

 

[Gun Relics]

And I picked up a pre-model 27 with cokes this week. I needed the cokes for a Model 57 first year. Paid a little premium but I'm happy with it.

As they say, things go better with Cokes.

 

[Nesmith]

I got a rock.

 

[imashooter2]

You too?
I picked this 28-2 up years ago. It was wearing Pachmayrs when I bought it. As I was leaving, the guy asked if I was interested in some take off stocks. I said sure… the cokes turned a decent deal into a sweet one.

 

[A10]

I love seeing HP's with Cokes. Those old warhorses deserve some fancy duds!

 

[Bruceboy]

You too?
I picked this 28-2 up years ago. It was wearing Pachmayrs when I bought it. As I was leaving, the guy asked if I was interested in some take off stocks. I said sure… the cokes turned a decent deal into a sweet one.

 

[Bruceboy]

Well played.. now the old girl is dressed for the ball.

Congrats,

Al

 

[Sebago Son]

 

[DEF3]

Tom! You are on a roll!

 

[Abbotson]

I got a rock.

Oooh, I got a gen 3 Glock 19 for only 850! Woo hoo!
Wait a minute....

 

[6GUNSONLY]

I didn't do quite that good but did get a 3.5" 5-screw .357 recently for $500 that was wearing a pair of non-relieved targets. Gun has some honest wear but timing and function are perfect. I was pleased.

 

[hdfinder47]

I got a headache from seeing dealers unloading P320's on uninformed newbies - at retail+ !

 

[Pizza Bob]

Didn't sell much this weekend but this, among others, walked in. This S prefix from ~1964 was wearing some beautiful cokes. Essentially I got the cokes really cheap and the gun for free. I put some Kim Ahrends targets on it until some pre-68 diamond targets come along. The cokes need a little Ren Wax but are stunning the way they are now and the Highway Patrolman is just about flawless, the exception being the trigger shoe. The deal of the century. I'm almost feeling guilty.

Nice score!

 

[LEO918]

Cokes I harvested off 27-2 guns.

 

[fish4bugs]

Many years ago (probably about 30 or so) I bought a 5 screw pre 29 in about 96+% condition. I paid $750 for it. That was top dollar then.
Just a hint of holster wear, minor turn line, a few very minor handling scratches, and sad to say, aftermarket grips. No case, no tools, nothing....I bought it as a shooter and shoot it I do. Cast lead 44 spl and cast 44 mag (Hensley & Gibbs #503) mid range only and occasionally full house 240gr JHP's.
I was always troubled by the fact that the gun was not right, and not all original. I told myself I would find a set of cokes eventually. Well I lost a $450 bid on one set about 7 or 8 years ago and I said I would not let that happen again. So up comes a pristine set about a year ago and I would not be denied.
True to my word, I paid $675 for the set and they were, in fact, pristine. Not a mark on them.
Maybe some day I will get a case and tools....but I don't have the same urge as i did with getting the cokes.
Now all is right with the world. I have the gun I always wanted - and it is right.