THE tackle box gun…

[MajorD]

Range report:

The first box of Federal HV all went bang no issues and at 21 ft, single action, I have not one complaint! Best 2nd Amendment money I’ve spent in a long long time.

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The armscor box in the picture is from the Philippines- probably some of the worst quality 22 amm I have ever shot, even worse than current Remington or Winchester if you can believe that. About a 20% misfire rate in multiple guns for me.

I love old beaters ( if they can be had for a beater price- around my area, people are pricing beaters at mint in box price level)

When I lived back east, my one local shop had lots of used revolvers in stock, a couple hundr3d at any given time. Now it is hard to find a shop with even a few to choose from!

That old shop would sell beater revolvers ( mostly old police trad3 in 38’s) for under 200 bucks frequently. I sure wish I could go back in time and buy 6 or more, instead of the couple I did.

The one I currently have ( shot this morning) is a mid 1950’s combat masterpiece 4 screw ( interestingly it doesn’t have a model number) which came out of that old shops police trade in bin about 10 years ago. At that time the story was sort through these guns any one you want $300. Before that around 2005 I did the same thing with a plastic bin full of model 10’s - anyone you want $165, if you buy 2 or more you can have then for $150 each. Should have bought a dozen!

 

[kraynky]

Late to the party as usual, but I must say that I whole heartedly agree that the little fella, just needs some "lube and love"! I'da bought it in a heartbeat! Those mistreated jewels are some of my favorites! I never have to wear gloves to handle them, or worry if I accidentally scratch it somewhere.

Congratulations!

 

[quietman123]

That gun really speaks to me. Unfortunately, I have owned a number of worn but solid guns that I sold. Over time, I weeded out the lesser finish guns and kept more pristine guns. I regret that strategy. Now I find myself looking for one one just like OP's. Go figure...

 

[67tempest]

My father would tell stories that included references to actual tackle box gun's. He used to go to the north woods in Wisconsin to fish with his older brothers and uncles in the early 1940's, prior to him enlisting in the army. He said big muskies and northern's were plentiful. He said a lot of guys carried a handgun in their tackle box and they would shoot the muskies before bringing them into the boat. He said it wasn't unusual for a guy to shoot a hole in the bottom of his row boat when he had an aggressive muskie thrashing around in the bottom of the boat.

 

[A10]

Most of the guys I knew that fished halibut in Alaska had a boat gun they used to pop the fish before boating it. A big halibut can tear up a boat!

 

[Marshal Tom]

I wonder how many actual tackle box guns there were. I would have never left any of my guns in a tackle box, especially in a salt water environment. Think of the wear and tare just from the jostling around much less the moisture. Truck guns are another one. I don't know how many folks with any sense what so ever actually leave a firearm in their vehicle these days!I have left them by accident but retrieved them as soon as I relaized what I had done. When you see the number of " Sock Drawer Guns" that are posted about on here that have some wear on one side etc. after being in a drawer for many years, one has to wonder what the tackle box guns and actual truck guns stuck in a glove box or under the seat would end up like. Not for me. I have seen many on here and it sort of makes me sick to think that someone allowed a very nice S&W firearm to end up looking like that!!!

 

[BC38]

At that price I'd have thrown out my shoulder going for my wallet!
That one would fit right in with most of my "collection".
Great find!

 

[BSA1]

Here is the view from the other side of the fence.

I would have it refinished with hard chrome or electroless nickel assuming no exterior pitting. If pitted then Ceracoat. Then I would buy a generic black nylon holster that covers most of the gun including the trigger. With 10 50 round boxes of ammunition and the gun in the holster in a 30 caliber military surplus ammunition can it would be a almost indestructible, watertight hunting, fishing, travel, bug out travel combination.

 

[BC38]

Here is the view from the other side of the fence.

I would have it refinished with hard chrome or electroless nickel assuming no exterior pitting. If pitted then Ceracoat. Then I would buy a generic black nylon holster that covers most of the gun including the trigger. With 10 50 round boxes of ammunition and the gun in the holster in a 30 caliber military surplus ammunition can it would be a almost indestructible, watertight hunting, fishing, travel, bug out travel combination.

The only possible problem I see with this plan is that it would more than TRIPLE the OP's investment in the gun.

OTOTH, a hard-chromed snub-nosed kit gun for $400-$500 would still be a win in my book.

 

[LOBO]

I say leave it as is. That gun is beautiful!!

 

[BC38]

I say leave it as is. That gun is beautiful!!

Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder!

 

[YouveHadYour6]

Spectacular little work-a-day piece for any .22 purpose from copperheads to plinking - enjoy in good health.

 

[Imissedagain]

With the recent Megalodon tooth found in Venice Fl,
you might want a bigger gun and tackle box.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I own guns and fish alot too..........NEVER would I put my gun in a tackle box. It's gonna be on me...somewhere.

 

[Dave Haynes]

Back when it was legal to buy and trade, I was always on the lookout for one of these. Few and far between with a price of $400 which would buy two 1911's at the time. Good K-22s were $200.


Having raced at Bonneville for 10 years I can attest that salt environment destroys anything taken out there on it, including beautiful 1969 Ford Supervans. It is just as bad in the vicinity of salt water.

 

[max503]

I say leave it as is. That gun is beautiful!!

IMHO, whatever you do - Don't change those grips!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Eager beats pretty every time
Me, I'd a been on that like stink on roadkill.
I have a 317 snub that is probably as close as I will get to yours.

 

[LOBO]

Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder!

Very true

 

[usmc25]

Great find, there is nothing better than a vintage S&W revolver with lots of character charm.

 

[mikepriwer]

I added a post about 8:30am PDT, but it didn't get added to the thread. This is a test to see if the same thing happens.