That would be much appreciated Chuck. Crazy, but I never even noticed that!!!!
Next time someone asks how much an early 29-2 is worth...
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He's a seller on Gunbroker, too -- consistently has, shall we say, impressively preserved collector's items and the prices to go with them.
I know Hank Jr is mostly a Ruger fan, but man that boy can sing!! I think my favorite is "Family Tradition" ! 
Leave PA folk out of this one, damn it!
r3captain
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Based on the sellers verbiage and being from a state known for them, wonder if he could be a lawyer?
Is that better?
Smith & Wesson 38 Safety 3rd Model 38 S&W Revolver : Antique Guns at GunBroker.com
Here is a similar scenario. Antique 38 DA, supposedly all original in a rare 2" configuration. I emailed to seller to ask about the barrel which certainly appears to be a cut down and modified barrel with all of the stamping sanded of the top of the barrel (2" models are stamped on the side). Got an email back from seller "this is how we bought it and that's all we know about it". The gun sold for $999. Some people just want what they want and don't bother to research.....Thank goodness this forum helps educate folks who care to investigate.
Here is a similar scenario. Antique 38 DA, supposedly all original in a rare 2" configuration. I emailed to seller to ask about the barrel which certainly appears to be a cut down and modified barrel with all of the stamping sanded of the top of the barrel (2" models are stamped on the side). Got an email back from seller "this is how we bought it and that's all we know about it". The gun sold for $999. Some people just want what they want and don't bother to research.....Thank goodness this forum helps educate folks who care to investigate.
How about this for irony, if you google that one bidders GB name, DirtyHarryGun$ales - his feedback comes up, then you can click "View Items for Sale"
He has a 29 no dash, 6.5 in blue in a later style presentation case with football cutout non-diamond targets for $3495 haha He wrote that its "ultra rare" Then what is a first year nickel factory nickel 44 mag? Ultra-super-duper-esp-very rare?
Pretty interesting...you always have to wonder, is it true ignorance or is it dishonesty?
He has a 29 no dash, 6.5 in blue in a later style presentation case with football cutout non-diamond targets for $3495 haha He wrote that its "ultra rare" Then what is a first year nickel factory nickel 44 mag? Ultra-super-duper-esp-very rare?
Pretty interesting...you always have to wonder, is it true ignorance or is it dishonesty?
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fat tom
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Even the competing bidders look suspect...DirtyHarryGun$ales did the most to take it up to that level.
I realize the people can come up with and use any user handle they want, but... really?
He's legit, won one of my auction. He only buys NIB/LNIB guns and will pay top $$ for them. He also owns a collector/hotrod car place that deals in top shelf cars.
You may have seen him on the TV show Pawn Stars as he was their car expert on a couple of shows after the regular "Danny" left to do his own show.
I realize the people can come up with and use any user handle they want, but... really?
He's legit, won one of my auction. He only buys NIB/LNIB guns and will pay top $$ for them. He also owns a collector/hotrod car place that deals in top shelf cars.
You may have seen him on the TV show Pawn Stars as he was their car expert on a couple of shows after the regular "Danny" left to do his own show.
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Even the competing bidders look suspect...DirtyHarryGun$ales did the most to take it up to that level.
I realize the people can come up with and use any user handle they want, but... really?
Well maybe I can still breathe on the middle road with an air pack.
Am I the only one ( other than Gunhacker, of course ) that finds it a little odd that someone who is suppose to be a dealer is bidding multiples over retail value for a revolver, to resell?!!! One would have to assume it's to resell since he has a similar revolver that's even more wrong ( football targets ) on his page with a buy it now for 3500.00!! I would be curious to see if Elusive3rd degree is bidding on his auctions as well driving the prices up. What is it they say about birds of a feather?
Hmmmm, that's very interesting. I think I sold him a Harley Crossbones a few years back. I think the possibility exists that he is legit but that maybe he may not intend on actually winning the auctions. Certainly he knows that this revolver package isn't correct. After all the winning bidder is the new member.
Good catch Gorings' S&W. That gun looks like he passed it through the Illusive 33's grip & box harvesting system before he got it too. Both of them use similar verbiage to describe their rare guns.
I copied & pasted this from his ad on GB!
this beautiful revolver features gorgeous blue steel and beautiful factory wood grips. Again, this is a very rare Model 29, fired very little since leaving the factory in 1961 and investment grade quality throughout. Complete w/ original Walnut Presentation case, in amazing condition for being 53 years old, w/ original tools
Right Tom, it would be amazing if it were 53 years old!!!!
Yep , it was a few years ago, when the CrossBones first came out but I'm pretty sure that's him.
The Auction in UT Was Closed After Only One Day
I notice he just ended his auction. Here's the link to it.
Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Mag 6 1/2" Circa 1961 : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
I notice he just ended his auction. Here's the link to it.
Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Mag 6 1/2" Circa 1961 : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
Wow....an early 60's gun with a mid 70's box and grips and an off the shelf cleaning rod....
Sebago Son
Member
I think we are peering over the edge of a very full snake pit....
05CarbonDRZ
Member
I like how he takes all of the Hot Rod pictures in front of his Mansion.At least I know where my money is going to go when I overpay him
I bought this from a forum member....I was 2nd in line....months later I get the email...could not be happier....shipped 1957
