Need to stay out of the dog food store...

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Mike Irwin

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Went to pick up food for Mason this morning.

Unfortunately, it's collocated with one of the local gun shops (owner has varied interests, I guess).

While waiting for my order, I came across two revolvers in the case, a circa 1950s Colt Police Positive Special in .38 Special, and a circa 1972 S&W Chief's Special 3" round butt.

I literally had to play one potato two potato to decide as there was only $50 difference between them.

I ended up picking the Smith. It's not perfect, but it's in very good condition.

Best of all, it was a consignment gun, and the owner obviously had no clue what has been going on with gun prices lately. I walked out of the store with it for about $370.

The last 3" Model 36 I saw was closer to $500.

As I was closing up my paperwork, another guy came in and bought the Colt, so no going back for it after Christmas...

Pictures to follow as soon as I figure out why my camera is giving me crap exposures on just about everything...
 
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PetahW

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Coulda, woulda, shoulda.......... Ya shoulda both both & sold one to pay for most of the other. :p (BT, DT)



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lowercase

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I would've bought the Colt...

...only because I already have a 3" RB M36. :D

(Oh, who am I kidding. I would've bought both.)
 
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aarondhgraham

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Nice find Mike,,,

I have a 3" model 36 and I love that shooter.

So did you have a particular need/fondness for that gun,,,
Or is it an investment because of the low price.

Just curious is all.

Aarond

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Mike Irwin

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Years ago I had a nickle plated square butt 3" Model 36. I couldn't get past the shiny, though, and sold it to a friend's father who wanted it for his sailboat.

But, it's a Smith & Wesson, and it fills a spot in my collection.
 
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Dragline45

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For $370 you got a steal IMO. I love the 3" J frames, my first carry gun was a 3" model 60 in .357, and one of the few pre-lock 3" 60's in .357 at that. As much as I loved the gun, I ended up selling it and buying an older .38 special 640 to replace it.
 
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Mike Irwin

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Yeah, I knew it was a very good price, and that it wouldn't stay in the case for very long. I really didn't want to spend the money, but what the hell...
 
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Mike Irwin

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I've already said I would post pictures when I can figure out what's wrong with the camera on my cell phone.

I haven't, so I won't.

Unless you think that a hideously overexposed blob of.... something (could be a gun, could be a Buick LeSabre) is going to show much of anything...
 
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kilimanjaro

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Just paid $400 out the door for a 3" Model 36, tried for $350, alas, "it's a sellers market".

You made a very good deal. Great little carry gun.
 
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Mike Irwin

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Thanks! Mine's a 36-1, circa 1972 from the serial number.

The finish is pretty good, but just behind the trigger on the right side is a tiny amount of rust bloom. Not into the metal, but into the finish. Might be touchupable...
 
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aarondhgraham

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Mine was pretty rough,,,

My 3" model 36 is a square butt,,,
I got her for $300.00 out the door price,,,
But she was in pretty bad shape cosmetically.

No rust or pitting,,,
But there were huge scuffs on the finish,,,
And the top strap has a few dents like it was dropped on rough concrete.

So yours being nicer seems well worth $370.00 to me,,,
I'm still surprised that there was a S&W you didn't already own.

Aarond

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Mike Irwin

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There are MANY S&W revolvers that I don't own that I want.

I have, however, gotten all of my BIG ticket items, the ones that I desperately wanted; now I'm playing get the neat stuff to fill in the gaps.

The last Big Ticket S&W that I wanted was my Model 25-5 in .45 Long Colt. What made it special is that it's a 4", not the typical 6.5". I didn't want the longer barrel, I wanted the 4", and those are uncommon and difficult to find.

When I actually did find it, I suddenly realized that some of the joy and excitement had departed. No longer was there the thrill of the hunt...

Fortunately I was able to rekindle that somewhat when I suddenly became interested in Colt revolvers...
 
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hammie

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@Mike I.: Half of the fun of a new gun is the planning and hunt. As for the cost, I'll quote what my wife said to me a few days ago, when I was wincing over her purchase of christmas jewelry: "It's only money."

Merry Christmas to Mason.
 
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