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I won this one on and Internet Auction a few nights ago. I should have it shortly. It appears the only negative is the grips/stocks. It was shipped from the S&W Factory in June of 1961. Here are a few pictures:

I have been waiting for several years now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to gain the authority and get the old M1911's & M1911A1 pistols out of military inventory to sell to us civilians. It finally happened. CMP is selling the vast majority of the pistols as fixed price guns in...

I attended a live auction Saturday and was blessed to win three "new to me" Smith and Wesson revolvers. The first one is a Model 25-2 in almost perfect condition. It does show a slight turn ring on the cylinder. It is in .45 ACP. The second one is a Model 29-2 with a factory nickel finish...

I just won subject rifle on an internet auction but will not have it for a few days. It appears to be in good to fair condition and is one that was converted while in Peruvian service to 30-06. Otherwise, it does not appear to of been tampered with or modified. Hammer fell at $300.00 but by...

I acquired one of these and received it today. It is in fairly good condition but is missing the cleaning rod. Anyone know of a source for the cleaning rods?

I had an enjoyable time at a live auction this past weekend and won a couple of nice revolvers. The first is a S&W Model 29 (no dash) which is very close in production to the "Dirty Harry" revolver. It was manufactured in 1960 and still looks as good as new. It has the 6 & 1/2" barrel, Coke...

This one has been on my want list ever since I acquired a Colt M1911 years back. I carried a Remington Rand M1911A1 in Nam along with a number of other M1911A1's during my Army years of service. This one is in far better condition than any I ever carried. Acquired it at an out of State...

We just had a forum discussion of various opinions of subject pistols. Some thought they would be akin to a bucket of rusty old guns. Some of us are hoping for better appearance and functional condition of the old warhorses. I admit they are not for everyone and nicer condition and even...

On this date 59 years ago, the S&W Factory Shipping Department sent this one out the door headed to Teague Hardware Co. in Montgomery, Alabama. The property or rack number of 174 and the back strap with the Montgomery Police Dept. nomenclature were stamped at S&W per their records. It is a...

I just added this one to the accumulation. They just don't make them like this anymore (1952 - 1953). The details of workmanship and the features for the shooter are all there for a working man's gun. The non-glare rib grooving along the top strap is there to prevent glare. The grooving...

Attached picture is of two S&W Model 27-2's. Both are basically identical with pinned 8 & 3/8" barrels, recessed cylinders, target sights, target triggers, target hammers and Concalo alves checkered target stocks. I did not need two of the same. I could not pass when the new to me, bottom...

I acquired subject revolver and will pick it up tomorrow. The correct title I believe is 1950 .45 Target Model (Light Barrel) "Pre-Model 26". There was reportedly only 2,768 of these manufactured between 1950 to 1961. The serial number on this on indicates it was made prior to 1953. My...

I acquired a near new if not new Ken Eversull Police Pistol Combat competition revolver yesterday. Mr. Eversull had taken the Model 10 frame and added a 6" slab sided heavy contour custom barrel. It also has a Bill Davis custom sight rib by Aritocrat. There are additional refinements galore...

http://www.kimberamerica.com/press/Kimber-Announces-Manufacturing-Expansion-in-Alabama This State needs the economical help. Remington has facilities in Huntsville and Steyr in Bessemer.

I acquried a sporterized 1891 Argentine needing considerable effort to restore it back into a decent sporterized firearm. I have replaced the barrel with a NOS barrel from Sarco. I have cut it down to 22", crowned to 11 degrees, and blued it since it came in the white. Removing the old...

The questions deals with a sporterized 1891 Argentine Mauer in 7.65X53. The old barrel has been chopped and is in bad conditon. The rifle does have a nice Fajen walnut sporterized stock and the rest of the rifle is fine The Question: Will a 1909 Argentine Mauser 7.65X53 barrel screw into...

Acquired a police trade-in Beretta 96FS yesterday. It came from the Ruleville, Mississippi Police Department. I used the Beretta Serial Number look-up, and it states a manufacture date of 1998. In the nomenclature it identifies it as a Police Special. My question is whether all 96FS's are...

If you have a special someone, including yourself, you want a personalized or heirloom serial numbered rifle for Christmas, here is your chance: https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...henry-heirloom I will say I really like my Henry Big Boy .45 Colt Carbine with the large loop. It is a...

I have recently had the good fortune of obtaining two nice condition revolvers. The first one is a Model 27-2 manufactured in 1979. The latest is a Model 28-2 manufactured in 1973 which is also known and named the Highway Patrolman. The Model 27 is about as good as it gets with S&W and...

Serial number indicated this one was made in 1960. Back strap is marked P.D. Montgomery. I acquired it from a gun store in Montgomery where it was on consignment. On the right side under the cylinder, it is marked 174. I suspect this was a rack number or some other form of police...