Pleasant Surprise........

[JJFlash]

A while back, I ordered a few Model 10s and one (supposed) Model 15 from Jer's in 2009.

I never really did much with the M15 except wipe it down, put new grips on it (came without grips; probably had targets on it originally), and put it in the case.

I recently put a few boxes through her (best shooting wheel gun I own BTW), and then returned home to give it a good cleaning.

I looked all over for a model number, but couldn't find one.

Curious, I checked the serial number (K 234XXX) and found that this particular unit dates to 1955, which (someone please correct me if I'm wrong) makes it a PRE-15 K-38 Combat Masterpiece.

When I bought it, ($215) I noticed that it had quite a bit of holster burn.

I also noticed that it did not appear to have been fired very much (bore was spotless, and there was no visible ring on the cylinder), end-gap is great, and it locks up like a new one.

Anyone else get one of these from Jer's??

 

[Art Doc]

I picked up a matching set of CMs off gunBroker a few years ago. Paid $135 for the 38 and $265 for the 22. The 38 was acquired for the starting bid and I don't know why nobody else was interested. The 22 was started at a penny and I was surprised to win the auction so cheaply.

 

[Retired LTC USAR]

You just need to replac the grips with a nice set of wood ones.

 

[JJFlash]

You just need to replac the grips with a nice set of wood ones.

I know, I know......Problem is, I buy these turn-in service revolvers to shoot them........ A lot.

I'm also kind of a cheap-O.

If I even look at a set of target grips, I start thinking about how many boxes of ammo I could buy for the same price!

SaxonPig, those are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

I would LOVE to have a CM in 22lr!

Every time I see a 22 S&W, it's a 6", and they want $800 for it.

If you ever decide to part with yours, please let me know.

 

[Art Doc]

I sold a like new M18 last year for $550.

 

[kennyb]

ok so...reload and pocket a lot of xtra cash...use a bit for proper grips!

 

[JJFlash]

ok so...reload and pocket a lot of xtra cash...use a bit for proper grips!

Yeah, yeah....I know I should be loading my own.....

My buddy keeps buggin' me to let him show me how.

Problem is, with 60 hour work weeks, I have little time to do Honey-dos AND reload......LOL

I already have about 6000 rounds of empty brass, primers, and bullets, but I don't have a press.

Is there a press you would recommend??

If I DO start reloading, I would like a press that can handle rifle loads as well........

 

[kennyb]

get the rcbs rockchucker outfit...it's everything you need and nothing more...top of the line product,unmatched customer service ...then you can REALLY be cheap and save a ton reloading

 

[Cyrano]

Amen on the Rockchucker. RCBS makes GOOD stuff, and their customer service is second to none.