I have a 357 reg magnum with certificate

A wonderful firearm and other items, keep them warm and dry. Keep the gun oiled and do not store it in a holster or a sealed case. Humidity and moisture are your enemies. Keep the boxes and paper in a dark dry place for paper moisture and UV (sunlight) are your enemies.

thanks for showing us.
 
357 RM

Thank you guys for the help.esp Ralph. I took the gun to the gun store in town.the guy didn't know about RM s but he knew it was something special. He said it was 98 % condition.he said don't fire it.he sprayed it with G 96 (?) oil.the finish is like a mirror.i signed up for gun safety class so I can get a permit.he told me about a shooting range -indoor- so I can shoot. I have only fired shotguns. Sorry! I am super excited about the gun.i plan to write an article about grampa and his gun.turns out a deputy was murdered in the jail by 2 inmates which resulted in largest manhunt in Iowa as of 1928 or so.im gonna try to find the law case about self defense involving grampa and I want to find the newspaper articles about him.and get on the link for the historical society. And ... and...!!! Is that oil ok? Thanks again , Thinnes
 
G96 is what I use on every gun I have. It's an excellent cleaner and does a great job in the lube dept. It smells good too!

You have a been give a wonderful gift that I'm sure you'll enjoy for many years.
 
Man, I love the people on this forum!!!!!! You gentlemen and ladies are some of the best people in this world. I consider it an honor to be allowed to converse with all y'all.
 
Thinnes said:
i signed up for gun safety class so I can get a permit.he told me about a shooting range -indoor- so I can shoot.
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Good for you, sounds like you are on the right track! :D Some indoor ranges rent guns, so if they have an N-frame 357 (Model 27,28,etc) you could shoot it and have the feel of shooting yours if you don't want to fire it. Hope you will keep us updated and maybe post your article when you finish. There are several published writers on the forum. Best of luck!
 
The 1930 era levels of S & W metal polishing and bluing are among the best in their history, along with the late 1950s and early 1960s.

A good choice for shooting it may be .38 Special wadcutters, just to get the feel of how it works. We need a range report, of course:).
 
Take the shooting safety class very seriously. It's not like a lot of the classes that you take (driving?) where the rules are merely suggestions. There are 4 of them, know them and live them.
Good luck!
 
Thanks

Thanks again guys 72 b 40- read the article. Here's were it gets crazy- I was telling my law partner Martha about the gun and my grampa .she mentioned her uncle was a deputy in Dubuque.his name- Leo hemmer! So know I have another story to research and tell.leo worked for the sheriff who served prior to my grampa
 
Thinnes - It is threads - and guns - like this this that keep me coming back to the forum. I suspect you may not fully understand the excitement your RM has caused. This is a treasure and I hope you will continue to keep us informed as you continue to learn more about it. Thanks for sharing.
 
From an old shooter, who is on occasion jaded by the "hey look what I got" folks. You Sir, have brightened my day. These finds are what keep us all in the hunt.
Please, keep your enthusiasm for this grand prize. It may actually be awhile before you fully understand what you have.
Thanks again for sharing.
 
Muley Gil said:
Forty years ago, back when my eyesight was better, I used Elmer's sitting positions and could hit small targets. :)
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You sound like me, I could hit small targets....... before I got old, got the shakes, bad eyesight, etc........

If I had know I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself. :-)

Have a blessed day,

Leon
 
I have an unregistered model from 1940 and the paper trail that proves it was a Texas Ranger issue gun. Take my advice. Do not shoot it. Even a few rounds will detract from the level of finish. A 98% gun was not carried and or shot much by Grandpa. A lot of LE people had a dress gun, sometimes known as a "barbecue gun," in our part of the world. They were usually nicer than the daily holster carry piece.

Enjoy your treasure,

Jack

Regional Commander, Ret, TXDPS
 
Not just a RM, but a pristine RM.
WITH certificate and all accessories.
Quite a way to make a splash in the forum.
It may be worth $20k in the market, but if it were mine the money wouldn't even touch the value I'd place on it.
Incredible package and quite an inheritance.
 
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Quite the year

I've posted quite often the past year. Just not on this thread. What do you want to know? I finished my article about Grampa, Dillinger, the jail escape, and Grampa's involvement in catching a child murderer. I am still waiting for the Journal to publish it. I got my purchase permit, joined a shooting range,joined the SWCA and the SW Historical foundation, read the forum almost daily, and got to be friends with the LGS. Oh yes, I also have a S&W accumulation of about 5 dozen revolvers. The great thing about being a new collector is every model is new to me. I have enjoyed every second of my new hobby and have met some really great people. Unfortunately I couldn't attend the symposium in Reno - goddaughters graduation. My favorite model is still the RM and my favorite gun is Grampa's, my first.
 
Thinnes said:
I've posted quite often the past year. Just not on this thread. What do you want to know? I finished my article about Grampa, Dillinger, the jail escape, and Grampa's involvement in catching a child murderer. I am still waiting for the Journal to publish it. I got my purchase permit, joined a shooting range,joined the SWCA and the SW Historical foundation, read the forum almost daily, and got to be friends with the LGS. Oh yes, I also have a S&W accumulation of about 5 dozen revolvers. The great thing about being a new collector is every model is new to me. I have enjoyed every second of my new hobby and have met some really great people. Unfortunately I couldn't attend the symposium in Reno - goddaughters graduation. My favorite model is still the RM and my favorite gun is Grampa's, my first.
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You're certainly brightened our forum by your presence and hope you continue to do so for a long time to come. All the best. Sal Raimondi
 
He didn't carry this gun while chasing Dillinger as John Dillinger was gunned down in 1934. The RM didn't go into production until 1935.
 
Spokes said:
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
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I'm curious to know why that is and/or your reasoning to that? Not disagreeing or agreeing... just would like to know! Thanks in advance.
 
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