.357magger
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How do I find them? One at a time.
I seem to go through phases in acquiring. Have had love affairs with Lugers, S&W's, Colt 1911's, etc. I mainly look for high grade shooters and these days have little interest in the true collector pieces. I'll acquire a bunch, then as interests change, sell those off and acquire another bunch.
To me, it's the history and learning about these wonderful machines that drive the desire to acquire. Over the years you learn how to spot original finishes vs older reblues, original roll markings, grips, etc. And...take the time to handle ANY AND ALL specimens of a particular group you want to learn about. Nothing is a substitute for physically handling the items to learn about them.
Where to I get them? If I told you, then I'd have to compete against you.
Happy Acquiring to all.
I seem to go through phases in acquiring. Have had love affairs with Lugers, S&W's, Colt 1911's, etc. I mainly look for high grade shooters and these days have little interest in the true collector pieces. I'll acquire a bunch, then as interests change, sell those off and acquire another bunch.
To me, it's the history and learning about these wonderful machines that drive the desire to acquire. Over the years you learn how to spot original finishes vs older reblues, original roll markings, grips, etc. And...take the time to handle ANY AND ALL specimens of a particular group you want to learn about. Nothing is a substitute for physically handling the items to learn about them.
Where to I get them? If I told you, then I'd have to compete against you.
Happy Acquiring to all.
