M&P Target with letter.

[Muddyboot]

This M&P target was a Gunbroker buy. As you can see from the letter it was shipped to Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co on March 29, 1920. A star on the butt next to the serial number indicates factory return. A lettter from the original owner states it was returned to the factory in the late 50's or early 60's for a refinish.The grips that came with the gun were magnas from the 50's. I replaced them with the gold medallions you see here that I purchased from E-bay. Best part about this revolver, I paid 277.17 shipped. Could not believe my luck.

 

[Muddyboot]

This M&P target was a Gunbroker buy. As you can see from the letter it was shipped to Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co on March 29, 1920. A star on the butt next to the serial number indicates factory return. A lettter from the original owner states it was returned to the factory in the late 50's or early 60's for a refinish.The grips that came with the gun were magnas from the 50's. I replaced them with the gold medallions you see here that I purchased from E-bay. Best part about this revolver, I paid 277.17 shipped. Could not believe my luck.

 

[geoff40]

Nice score! Bet its a tack driver too, when are you going to try it out?

 

[mikepriwer]

Well - you still have the wrong grips on it. The letter says non-monogrammed
stocks - what you have now are the gold-monogrammed grips. The ones Roy
is referring to are the convex non-medallions. Like this :

Later, Mike Priwer

 

[2152hq]

Beautiful revolver & pics! Regardless of the letter, the gun looks better with the gold medallion grips IMHO. Bolt on what you like and use it,,it's yours now!

 

[Muddyboot]

The golds were the the only grips I have close to this revolvers age. I'm always looking for the correct grips for my revolvers. Anyone have a pair that is correct and in very good condition for sale, please let know.

geoff40. I'll take her to the range this weekend.Hope she shoots as good as she looks.

 

[Muddyboot]

Thanks to all the members who have offered the correct grips. I have purchased a nice pair from a forum member. I'll post new pics with the correct grips when they arrive.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Hey Boot,
If your deal on the Stocks fall thur, I have a set that are correct for the gun. It is anice gun , enjoy. Later John

 

[DWFAN]

You ought to be ashamed of yourself stealing like that. Although I must admit I would've committed the same sin. For your penance say three Hail Mary's and go in peace.

DW

 

[Muddyboot]

DWFAN
I think the reason it was so cheap is the bidding on Gunbroker ended late on a Sunday night. Most of the bidders were in bed at the end of the auction. Sometimes you just get lucky.
No Hail Mary's for me, I'm an American Druid ( Reformed). No affiliation with those silly European Druids dancing around Stonehenge

 

[DWFAN]

You and QC can get together and dance naked under the full moon. That would be a sight.

DW

 

[Muddyboot]

Only if QC is a busty red headed gal.

 

[H Richard]

I know the feeling of getting a "late night" bid into Gunbroker. I got up at 3 AM to check on a bid I had an a 22/32 Target. Good thing I did, as someone had outbid me sometime after midnight. I got in at $5 higher with just minutes to spare.

 

[Muddyboot]

H Richard
I'v landed a few the same way.Early bird gets the Smith.

 

[Muddyboot]

Thanks to the member who sold me the correct grips for this revolver ( You know who you are). She now looks like she did when shipped.