Model 23 .38-44 value

[mchom]

Jeff…
That is an amazing set up.

 

[demkofour]

A model 23 is just a 38/44 outdoorsman that was given a model number in 1960 appx

And the 38/44 heavy duty became the model 20

A big congratulations on an outstanding find! Interestingly, my Mod 23 was priced at the LGS very similarly almost seven years ago.
I’m hoping you’ll be bringing it to the symposium in June! If so, we can have two known specimens to display…
Congrats again!

 

[NCBeagle]

Great find. Very rare gun. I have only seen one other example, Demkofour's gun. Snatch it up.

If you come to the Symposium, have him tell you the story about how he found his Model 23. It is a good story and he tells it well.

 

[mchom]

A big congratulations on an outstanding find! Interestingly, my Mod 23 was priced at the LGS very similarly almost seven years ago.
I’m hoping you’ll be bringing it to the symposium in June! If so, we can have two known specimens to display…
Congrats again!

Thanks !
Sounds like a plan!
If I recall correctly, you had referenced your 23 some time ago here on forum. I even think I had asked you a question or two about it. And since then I’ve been on the lookout.

 

[demkofour]

Thanks !
Sounds like a plan!
If I recall correctly, you had referenced your 23 some time ago here on forum. I even think I had asked you a question or two about it. And since then I’ve been on the lookout.

Yup!
And see post #2 here…

 

[GLL]

I find it interesting that the Model 26 .45 Colt is listed at only $58.40 while the Model 23 34/44 Outdoorsman is $69.00 !

Jerry

 

[demkofour]

Yesterday I pulled out mchom’s Mod-23’s older brother for a quick photo op… as you can see, mine has a Partridge front sight along with TH/TT.

I think it’s actually very cool to see another model marked 23 out there in the wild. But it took nearly seven years, there’s got to more out there! Check those Outdoorsman guys!

 

[mchom]

Arrived safely
Stocks numbered correctly
A few small spots of blue loss over logo and on barrel near muzzle. Not pitting or anything you can feel. Previous owner used a little white fill.
Considering its scarcity I am super pleased with condition.

The muzzle on the right side looks smudged but that’s just a little oil on top of slight blue loss.

 

[Spots]

Will that white fill come out? I was to nervous to do anything other than wipe it down with a silicon gun cloth as I didn't wanna screw up the finish

 

[mchom]

Will that white fill come out? I was to nervous to do anything other than wipe it down with a silicon gun cloth as I didn't wanna screw up the finish

Yea
A little acetone takes it out easy enuf
I’ve got a few N frames from 50’s that have white or gold
Unlike most … kind of like it

 

[demkofour]

Congratulations Mike! Great find.
Consider posting that beauty over on the SWCA side.

 

[22hipower]

Mike, congrats again, that's a beauty. I didn't notice the ramp front sight in the first pictures. Don't think I've seen anything but patridge front sights on transitional and pre-23s. Glad you got it.

Jeff
SWCA #1457