Model 49 Find

[rd97]

Found a model 49 today while I wasn't looking. This is at least a 98% gun. Can't wait to get it all cleaned up and ready for some range time.
This is the first M49 I have seen so it had to be mine just happened into my local pawn shop and there it was. I know we need pictures but I am technically challenged.

 

[birddog]

Congratulations. Sometimes things just fall in place, don't they? Do you mind telling us what you paid for it? Thanks.

 

[rd97]

$350 out the door. Thought it was a good price.

 

[JCS&W]

You did well. Congrats!

 

[RussellD]

You did well. Model 49's dont pop up every day and when they do-they are not as affordable other models.

 

[cjtraining]

M49

You did good with your purchase. The first M49 I saw was in 1967, at my local PD, when I went to apply for a job. I thought it was the most neat looking gun I had ever seen. Now I have eignteen Bodyguards. Shown are my two M49's.

 

[Rapidray]

That is so weird...

I put a model 49 on lay-a-way last week and picked it up today. It is also like 98%. And I bought it also for $350.00. If you are in Georgia that would really put it over the top. As it is I feel like the might be twins...
I have dated mine to 1979. I will be shooting it tomorrow and posting photos also. Enjoy.

 

[rd97]

Not sure when mine was made. It has an ALDXXX serial number. It looks like 1986 or 1987 I think. If anyone has further info when made I would appreciate it. If I lived in Ga. I would think we bought the same gun.

 

[shep854]

Mine has the pinned barrel, so I suppose that makes it pre-1980. I haven't tried to track the ser # nor popped for a letter.
I actually swapped for a nickel 442, when I decided I wanted no-snag SA.
Aw, heck...I've posted it on two other threads, but we can't have too much M49 love!

 

[JCS&W]

My dad loved his M49. I still have it, and carry it occasionally.

M49

 

[1 old 0311]

The Bodyguard is the PERFECT pocket piece.