Smith & Wesson 45 cal Model 1955

[VM]

I am well aware of that but am still asking the same question. It's the difference between a legal revolver and a contraband item under Federal law.

Since the BATFE is already monitoring this Forum and every other Gun Forum why stir up a hornets nest and dispute what has been said by the owner of the gun?
If there was a clear picture of the serial number on the butt missing numbers, it would be a different conversation.

 

[DWalt]

And you think they aren't looking at the pictures on Gun Broker?

 

[VM]

Dwalt - you are a very knowledgeable Forum Member and I have always respected and enjoyed your Posts.
You know as well as I do that this very grip-frame Modification has been around for many years. Pretty sure it started with the LAPD Shooting Team and it's Custom Grip Makers. (I could be wrong).
I'm thinking these Officers respected serial numbers and understood their importance.
And yes, I know that BATFE is watching GB too.
Again, why dispute what has been furnished? There is no need.

Again, thanks for all your input and knowledge

 

[sentient333]

Hi guys, I did end the GB auction early and will be putting the coke target grips for sale on ebay tomorrow sometime though the pics will be coming later tomorrow....Thanks, Eric

 

[Muley Gil]

Hi guys, I did end the GB auction early and will be putting the coke target grips for sale on ebay tomorrow sometime though the pics will be coming later tomorrow....Thanks, Eric

I believe you will come out better this way. As I stated above, I feel this revolver was built as a 1950 .45 Target, which had a slender, tapered barrel. Target shooters of the day felt that the 1950 was too light and wanted a heavier barrel, which S&W introduced with the 1955 Target. From what I've read over the years, it was not uncommon for a shooter to have his 1950 updated by having the 1955 barrel installed. It would still be a good shooter, though not a collector grade gun.

 

[sentient333]

Thank you Muley. It sounds like I can get the most out of selling the grips. That way I can keep the gun which I never wanted to sell anyways as it was my brothers. I will start shooting it now that I know what it is. Also thank you all for the help I have received here. It is a good forum!

 

[sentient333]

Looks like this will not be put on ebay till sat or sun....Thanks all

 

[sentient333]

The grips are on ebay starting tonight Sat. at 7 pm pst.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

The grips are on ebay starting tonight Sat. at 7 pm pst.

I am good,Huh?

 

[VM]

The grips are on ebay starting tonight Sat. at 7 pm pst.

Just curious but why did you start them so high?

 

[sentient333]

My apologies 05, I think I misunderstood what was meant by a link. I will re-read the policies.
Hello VM, everything I heard about these grips and other grips that are not "coke" seem to say that they are worth between $400-700. I elected to start on the high side because I did not want to put it on with a reserve. I absolutely can not stand reserves on auctions. The buy it now function I had on as $800 but was not able to list it unless I put it on for 30% above what I listed it at, so be it. I was unable to find it anywhere I ran searches. Either on present auctions or completed ones. That's the bottom line, they seem to be quite rare and I could always re-list lower though I won't. If they do not sell I will probably keep them and try again next year and sell something else. Thanks, Eric

 

[VM]

It is not my business, I was just curious.
Quality grips with quality pictures sell themselves and a reserve or high opening bid is not needed.
A auction with a penny start has tons of interest and excites many bidders.
You will not get that "auction excitement" with your reserve price.
I am curious what is in the border around the checkering - is it paint or a silver inlay of a sort?
Good luck with your sale

 

[sentient333]

I guess the whole reserve auction is probably my bias. I have done a lot of buying but not much selling before. I want to find out what the market is on these. I am somewhat leery about starting to sell them with a .01 cent bid, that alone shows me I have much to learn. My bet is in the last few seconds of the auction a flurry of bids take place. You might also read that as hope springs eternal.
Thank you VM for your gracious interest