Last Saturday's Pawn Shop Find

[revolvergeek]

Greetings all,

I went wandering a couple pawnshops Saturday and stumbled onto this old fellow. They had him in the case for $299 but I was able to talk them down to $250 out the door.

Here it is with the grips that they had it for sale with, right after I got it home.

It is a pre Model 27, 3.5 inch barrel, standard trigger and hammer. It has a 5-digit, S prefix serial number and my books says it was made either 1950 or early 1951. The only minor problems with it are 1) the front sight ramp had a little wiggle and 2) the screw in the front of the frame over the trigger guard is not correct.

I dug around and found an old set of well worn Diamond Magna grips that look like they have been on it for decades of carry. I'll post pictures with those up later this afternoon. Overall I am just about giddy over it!

What do you think???

Regards,
Danny

 

[Vfeldman]

Looks like a good shooter!

 

[Cavaliere]

*******! some guys have all the luck!!!! what a super find... that is really one hellava good deal. Can't wait to see the pictures with the Magnas on it. (Okay, I am now over my envy... sorta.)

 

[lebomm]

I'm not ! Congratulations, Danny, darn ya !

Larry

 

[fat tom]

Not bad,not bad at all.
f.t.

 

[old bear]

I really really dislike you ,

Danny great find, enjoy that old guy.

 

[hamr56]

That is a nice find! How could you go wrong for that price?

 

[rhmc24]

Congrats! The grips that came on it might be worth something and make your deal even better. I recently bought a TL shooter with Herrett grips on it that I put up on ezebaby and got $160 for them. Put pearls on my now nice Triple Lock.

 

[alde]

Great going. I bet it's a great shooter. I don't know much about these old revolvers. Would something like that be a good candidate for a factory re-finish?

 

[pj151]

Very nice. Congrats on the new acquisition. If we can all be so lucky!

 

[pharmer]

Very nice. That "problem" screw looks like the flat one that normally belongs under the grip. Joe

 

[Maximumbob54]

What do I think? I think I am green with envy. I want a 3.5 incher bad. Very nice find. I eagerly await the new pics.

 

[revolvergeek]

Thanks for all the kind words!

Very nice. That "problem" screw looks like the flat one that normally belongs under the grip. Joe

It does, but it isn't the one for this gun. There is a flat-topped screw under the grip that is finish warn to match the rest of the gun. That problem screw is much newer looking with a much darker finish.

Here he is with the old Magnas.

 

[rags]

I'd a done that deal! Congratulations!! Shoot on my brother...

rags

 

[Maximumbob54]

Oh wow, much better. If I was green with envy before, now I'm about to go plaid with envy... I would find a scuffed up Tyler and call that perfection.

 

[cgt4570]

Good eye! A classic shooter you can enjoy without worry.

 

[lebomm]

Those Magnas make it real right ! Don't you dare even THINK about a refinish ! oops, there I went & put the idea in your head...........sorry.

Larry

 

[ElToro]

nice score!
that gun has some serious character. you got a nice shooter there

 

[revolvergeek]

Those Magnas make it real right ! Don't you dare even THINK about a refinish ! oops, there I went & put the idea in your head...........sorry.

Larry

Don't worry, not a chance in the world that I will refinish it.

 

[crsides]

just think, you can throw it away and won't be out be $250. What deal.

 

[mikepriwer]

If I were you, I get a piece of burlap, put some good oil on it, and
give the surfaces a good rub-down. 3-in-1 oil is not bad oil this.
After you wipe it all down, rub on a coat or two of Rigg grease.
Do that once a week for a month or so, and it will look a bit better.
The burlap is rough enough to get out dirt and rust, etc, but won't
hurt any remaining blue.

Mike Priwer

 

[sheriffoconee]

If I were you, I get a piece of burlap, put some good oil on it, and
give the surfaces a good rub-down. 3-in-1 oil is not bad oil this.
After you wipe it all down, rub on a coat or two of Rigg grease.
Do that once a week for a month or so, and it will look a bit better.
The burlap is rough enough to get out dirt and rust, etc, but won't
hurt any remaining blue.

Mike Priwer

Apologize to the OP for the slight hijack, but tidbits like this are the reason I try to read everything posted here. Thanks Mike...

 

[dogngun]

I would be back at that pawnshop every month or so, with cash...
enjoy it!

mark

 

[tango-papa]

If I were you, I get a piece of burlap, put some good oil on it, and
give the surfaces a good rub-down. 3-in-1 oil is not bad oil this.
After you wipe it all down, rub on a coat or two of Rigg grease.
Do that once a week for a month or so, and it will look a bit better.
The burlap is rough enough to get out dirt and rust, etc, but won't
hurt any remaining blue.

Mike Priwer

Congratulations on a great find/price... I keep waiting for my pawnshop find, but so far, no joy.

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And here's a second "Thanks!" to Mike for the tip.
I need to do this with one of mine and one for a friend as well; they're both soaking in break-free, but haven't taken to applying any elbow grease yet due to fear of damaging the (blued) finish.

This might qualify for the "Duh" award, but I'll ask anyway...

Where might one find said recommended burlap?

And as for the type of "good oil"...
In your opinion/experience, how does 3-in-1 oil compare with products like Kroil, Break-Free, Weapon Shield CLP or SLiP 2000 for this particular application?

tp

 

[pistola]

Good deal

Nice find !

 

[K&Nframe]

Awesome deal. Go shoot that thing!!

 

[ar15ed]

man, that is cool. the magnas are perfect on it. no way i would refinish it. it is perfect!

i love it!

 

[WyoStillhunter]

I have a 6" M28-2 but would love to find a deal like that. Beauty is in the behavior. I'll bet is shoots like a dream. AND, you will never have to baby it. Congratulations!

 

[JSR III]

If you have a farmers exchange or a feed store in your area, you should be able to find a burlap bag that you can get some burlap from. If that is not possible, a local fabric shop or craft store might have burlap in stock. I would cut a small square and then wash or rinse it thoroughly just in case there is dirt or worse yet any metal filings in the burlap (mostly only a concern with an old burlap bag).

If you still can not find burlap, try 0000 steel wool soaked in oil and rub gently. The 4 (0) is so fine that is should not harm any remaining blue but will remove any crud or minor rust. Rig is good as Mike suggests, however, I prefer a coat of Renaissance Wax on my irons. Just like you wax your auto to protect its finish, wax works good on guns and won't hold dust like oil or grease. Dust holds moisture and we all know what that does to metal.

 

[computeruser]

Awesome find there. That is EXACTLY the sort of piece I'm always on the look-out for but never seem to happen upon.