Forty years ago, back when my eyesight was better, I used Elmer's sitting positions and could hit small targets.
I have a 357 reg magnum with certificate
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Forty years ago, back when my eyesight was better, I used Elmer's sitting positions and could hit small targets.
Thats just neater than a whole litter of Labrador puppies. I'm glad for you that it was passed down to you from you grandfather. By all means do your due diligence by corresponding with the SWHF and get your letter from Mr. Jinks. The folks on this forum will be of the utmost help to you in regards to any questions you may have and some of the information you have may be of value to a number of the guys that are keeping records for their own personal interest. That is a truly beautiful firearm, with a terrific provenance.
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Sighted in at 100 yards. In the early 1970's, I patroled with a partner who was a little odd at times. On our first night working together, we received a call to a "shooting in progress, multiple shots fired", in a crime ridden neighborhood where fire fights were not unusual. We were armed with Model 19's and MI Carbines with plenty of ammo and an absolute fearlessness of young LEO. We were about 2 minutes from arriving when he looked at me and stated " if we get in a firefight and you see me running to the rear, its because my revolver is sighted in for 100 yards". We arrived at the call and resolved it without a gunfight and after returning to the patrol car, he started laughing and and thought it was amusing. I loaded him up and returned to central where the desk sgt. found him some other officer to ride with. Just a little true story.
That is a beautiful registered magnum that gun guy and police collector would lust after.
That is a beautiful registered magnum that gun guy and police collector would lust after.
WOW!! For the gun and package itself, there can't be many better. To add value for the future, try to find as much documentation, newspaper clippings, photos, family stories, as you can to compile in a notebook. You have a unique opportunity to truly have a "complete" package for yourself and future generations. Good luck with your search, through it you will get to know your Grampa better and honor him through preserving his legacy. When you do get some of the info together, please share it with us, we would like to learn of your Grampa's and his S&W's story.
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Wow, what a piece of history you have there!
No matter what the value of it is, and offers made for it, that would remain with me until the day I die!
I hope you have a family member, to pass it on to, that will respect it's history as well.
Thank for sharing and I hope you share more about your grandfather, and the handgun, as you can.
No matter what the value of it is, and offers made for it, that would remain with me until the day I die!
I hope you have a family member, to pass it on to, that will respect it's history as well.
Thank for sharing and I hope you share more about your grandfather, and the handgun, as you can.
Spokes
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If this was anything other than a gun it would be worth 3 or 4 times the 15-20,000 dollars. For some reason valuable antique guns do not bring the values that other collectables do..
Keep this magnificent piece of history in your family. Make sure that when you are gone it stays with the family
Keep this magnificent piece of history in your family. Make sure that when you are gone it stays with the family
15k is still a chunk of change,not like it's a $700-1000 Model 27,where the sale money could be disappear on nonsense in an instant. I don't subscribe to the notion of never selling a gun or family heirloom.I keep things because they fit my interests,not for sentimentality,and my parents,may they RIP, would agree with me on that. If the OP isn't into guns as he says,if his kids don't have the interest,why not put the loot into something else that they would enjoy right now? The time to live is now,not in the nebulous future.We don't know the extent of his resources.15k could be a life changer...or not. That said,and noting that I also don't subscribe to the is whole investment notion of guns-I own them simply because I enjoy them-nothing else-that RM is probably the safest thing to squirrel away as an investment.Just wipe it down with oil from time to time.
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Looking for the green button! Absolutely cool to me for the simple past and the stories it could tell...well you know what I mean. Judging by these guys on here you have a real gem and selling is always up to you. I have some things that will never leave my family hopefully. 54 World Series Indians team signed baseball sat in dresser for 50 years and has four all stars and HOF players dad gave me on my 37 bday. Goes to my son one day but life happens and if one needs money well there is always a home
And for a package like that seems like an easy sell. Thank you for sharing
And for a package like that seems like an easy sell. Thank you for sharing
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357 reg mag
Wow thanks for the info gents! My grampa was Thomas Ryder.he was the sheriff of Dubuque county in the 30's. I was told he never had to fire the gun on duty. Dillinger would rob a Chicago bank and my grampa and his deputies were assigned to watch 2 bridges over the Mississippi. They never saw him.apparently PE #1 would cross back into northern Iowa thru wisc and minn.he died long b4 I was born but I was very close to Gram. Mom lived above the jail and the deputies taught her how to ride a bike. Gram cooked for the deputies and the inmates.they were mostly in for bootlegging.i am very interested in any newspaper articles you can share.my mom would be so happy to read about her dad.what kind of oil do I use?ok to shoot it?got 2 Ltrs from r Jinks.trying to locate holster and his checker bd. jail is now a museum.thanks
Wow thanks for the info gents! My grampa was Thomas Ryder.he was the sheriff of Dubuque county in the 30's. I was told he never had to fire the gun on duty. Dillinger would rob a Chicago bank and my grampa and his deputies were assigned to watch 2 bridges over the Mississippi. They never saw him.apparently PE #1 would cross back into northern Iowa thru wisc and minn.he died long b4 I was born but I was very close to Gram. Mom lived above the jail and the deputies taught her how to ride a bike. Gram cooked for the deputies and the inmates.they were mostly in for bootlegging.i am very interested in any newspaper articles you can share.my mom would be so happy to read about her dad.what kind of oil do I use?ok to shoot it?got 2 Ltrs from r Jinks.trying to locate holster and his checker bd. jail is now a museum.thanks
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If you already have the history letter from Mr. Jinks (documenting the ship date and destination of the gun), you can request the SWHF records search on it. There was a paper trail associated with each RM order and your grandfather's handwriting may very well show up. There is no charge to you if nothing is found but I would bet something will turn up.
Any modern gun oil will work on the internals; I would use Renaissance brand Pre-Lim and Wax on the exterior surfaces. I would then store it in a padded, breathable case, even if you find the holster (easier on the finish that way). Thanks again for posting!
.If you already have the history letter from Mr. Jinks (documenting the ship date and destination of the gun), you can request the SWHF records search on it. There was a paper trail associated with each RM order and your grandfather's handwriting may very well show up. There is no charge to you if nothing is found but I would bet something will turn up.
Any modern gun oil will work on the internals; I would use Renaissance brand Pre-Lim and Wax on the exterior surfaces. I would then store it in a padded, breathable case, even if you find the holster (easier on the finish that way). Thanks again for posting!
That's very cool, CONGRATS.......................
S&WsRsweet
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Congrats on owning such a beautiful firearm your grandpa must have trusted you would take care of it . Thanks for posting and shareing with us not only your firearm but some of your family history
Dave T
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Someone said it was sighted in with just 38 Specials but please note the certificate said "38 S&W Special Hi Velocity". That's the 38/44 which would be a lot closer in performance to the Magnum than "just" a 38 Special. (smile)
To the OP, you have the pinnacle, the apex of S&W revolvers and a family treasure to boot. Congratulations!
Dave
To the OP, you have the pinnacle, the apex of S&W revolvers and a family treasure to boot. Congratulations!
Dave
hkcavalier
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If you pulled the average schlub off the street and showed them this RM next to my 90% 27-2 5", they would likely deduce the RM is worth more due to condition but never 20 times as much. There's plenty of collectible value here!
WHAT?!
A rare piece of history and an extremely scarce gun in excellent condition and you would "cut the barrel"
Surely, you were joking - right?
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I would sooner put googly eyes on the Mona Lisa than do anything to that RM.WHAT?!
A rare piece of history and an extremely scarce gun in excellent condition and you would "cut the barrel"
Surely, you were joking - right?
I figured you had to be kidding.
You almost gave me a heart attack.
Googly eyes on the Mona Lisa might be cool though
You almost gave me a heart attack.
Googly eyes on the Mona Lisa might be cool though
I'd look into having the barrel cut down to 3"; they really balance perfectly at that length, and conceal easier for carry.
Fixed it for you!
If it was mine, I would not shoot it. But, if you want to shootout a few times, you probably won't hurt the value much. Then you could do something that your grandfather did.
If you shoot it a lot, it will show wear, staring with a line on the cylinder. If you find the holster, never store the gun in the holster!
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