Model 51 kit gun
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If yours has a round butt, it's rare. If it's a square butt, not rare.
Photos are always appreciated.
Photos are always appreciated.
Not rare or very popular. Loud and obnoxious to shoot and the model 34 and 43 were the favorite J frame rimfires. As noted, not many seen in a round butt configuration.
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Came up short every time I tried to buy The 51.
Same for the 650. As I have reported, also struck out on Shorty 651.
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Do have a 2 and a 4 inch 63.
And a 4 inch 651.
Same for the 650. As I have reported, also struck out on Shorty 651.
Finally! Good News!
Do have a 2 and a 4 inch 63.
And a 4 inch 651.
I have both a model 51 and a model 651 and like them for field carry on my property. I usually have them loaded with three rounds of Gold Dot magnum cartridges (groundhogs), two rounds of WRF cartridges (edible small game), and one round of magnum #12 shot(copperheads too close to actual house).
As much as the the 51 and 651 serve their duties well, a more recently purchased 631 (4 inch .32 mag kit gun) is now being carried more often with a similar combination of cartridges (magnum 32s, 32 longs, and handloaded shot shells). I find the .32s a little more pleasant to shoot (less muzzle bast) and a little more effective on game.
All three are great guns and will be among the last I will sell.
As much as the the 51 and 651 serve their duties well, a more recently purchased 631 (4 inch .32 mag kit gun) is now being carried more often with a similar combination of cartridges (magnum 32s, 32 longs, and handloaded shot shells). I find the .32s a little more pleasant to shoot (less muzzle bast) and a little more effective on game.
All three are great guns and will be among the last I will sell.
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