I was drooling over that when I stopped in Tuesday morning, congratulations! Excellent pistol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine24
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I was drooling over that when I stopped in Tuesday morning, congratulations! Excellent pistol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine24
Can you post a pic? Google gives me nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine24
Fat finger. Sig P6. Single stack 9mm that was the forerunner of the P225.
Wait until you see what you are going to owe in taxes........ You will be wishing for the Titan back.......Quote:
Originally Posted by TEAMRICO
Oh ya, that the one you needed extra mags for?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine24
Damn you way down in the Valley!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TEAMRICO
That's the one.
Old School Cool. 1978 S&W 28-2 snubbed and converted to .44 spl possibly/probably by Jovino's Gunshop in NYC (it opened in 1911, was THE gun shop for l.e. in NYC). In the 70s they converted a few N frames, usually model 25s in .45acp or .45 Colt, in to these big bore snubs. S&W eventually saw the light and brought out the 24-3 3" snub through Lew Horton Distributing before making it a stock model (also in the 624 stainless gun). This one has all the signs of being out of this shop-the style of barrel work, the ball detent lock up in the yoke, the trimmed hammer i.e. It did have some issues but a quick visit to a shop I trust got it squared away, the action slicked up and now it will ride on my hip now and then though mostly be a fun range blaster.
I also have a pair of old style Pachmayr Compacs (no medallions) of the type these usually wore. The frame is rounded to K frame dimensions.
By the way for you movie buffs in the film "Serpico" that shop is where he went to buy his Browning Hi-Power when he felt things were going bad for him the PD.
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SAWEET!
I now understand why you flipped the plastic .45
Nice snag.
ETA: PM me when you're ready to sell this one.
Doc, I really like that, cool the way the barrel shroud was rounded on the end. Does the barrel have 44 spec on it? Nice job with the blue on the barrel matching the satin finish of the standard 28’s.
Thanks, sorry Dave my younger son has already laid claim to it LOL. Yes the barrel is marked properly on the left side. I'd guess the original customizer shortened a model 24 barrel from both ends to get the markings centered. The friend I got it from had it reblued so everything matches perfectly. It was pretty cloudy out this morning so this was a quick pic indoors with the obvious flash. I'll get a better one tomorrow when we're supposed to have nicer weather.
I was wondering if they ever made factory snub barrels for the 24, or is that barrel even shorter that a standard snub?
I always wanted a custom Smith but every time I go over to the S&W forum they convince me that customs have no resale value. And I’m one who could never take a perfectly good Smith and slice it up, even if I knew it would be nice when done. Someday I’ll find one laying on a table and buy it just for fun.
A Jovino. Now there is a find. Almost a cultish following of his work.
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Originally Posted by Big E3
In 1983 Lew Horton Distributing arranged with S&W to bring out a 3" round butt gun, product code 100787. It's reported that 5000 were made (24-3 models which meant the pinned barrel design was no longer used). From 1985-'87 Smith produced another 5000 or so in the stainless 624, product code 103583 for the first 100 that had special laser engraving denoting a special edition, product code 103580 was the product code for the remaining run.
Both of these are out there, usually from $800 on the very low end (no box, sometimes without the Combat Stocks that were standard) up to $1200-$1400 depending on the accessories and condition. Not really that hard to find if you want to drop that kind of coin.
Those guns shouldn't be confused with the 24-6 brought out in 2007 which have a 3" barrel, square butt frame and the internal lock (despised by most of us old farts LOL).
Jovino's did mark some of their guns "Effector" though most are not. Most Jovino guns, like mine, are a tad under 3". Austin Behlert was also doing a similar conversion at the time though every one I've seen has his name on it somewhere.
The first time I became aware of them was in 1978 when I met a federal official that had one made up from the shop with a gun shipped directly to Jovino's from S&W. There was a gun writer a number of years ago, Leroy Thompson, that I believe was one of the first to write about them. I've found other articles he's written-as late as 8/16 so I guess he's still around-was a real "been there, done that" kind of guy, haven't found any of his article's about them. If I wanted to drop $75 bucks for a S&W historical letter and wait 6 months I could find out if this one shipped there but frankly at this point in time I'm not doing so.
Marine24, yup, even without being able to prove the provenance I do believe it's one of them as it matches perfectly with every other one I've seen. I was offered a .45acp version last summer but at the time I had other expenses to deal with. Today, well, life is too short to shoot ugly guns LOL.
Thanks Doc, good info. I have been collecting K and J frames for some time and have just developed a new interest in N frames. As usual with Smith’s there’s a lot to learn, and I know you are a good source, so I will pick your brain every chance I get. Thanks again.
A few additions to add to the collection. From left to right, ThruNite TN12, Atactical A1, and Revtronic LED:
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Holy, hell. New windshield?
Yeah, after the state patrol hassled me about it, I didn't want to tempt fate any more. I paid too much, but whatever, at least it's done. I'll probably hit a deer on my way to Omaha tomorrow morning. Sigh
Impressed i am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
0 deductible on glass is almost an investment for a guy who spends a lot of time on the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Latest purchase...
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For the 411 on these... http://www.coltforum.com/forums/colt...s-sale-gb.html
That thing looks fairly well loved. Any idea why it looks like someone scratched an "x" through the USMC on the slide?
I want one!Quote:
Originally Posted by OctopusHighball
Oh, I didn't realize this was a genuine, decommissioned piece. I guess I just assumed it was a commercial piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck
Too cool.
Central air and new heater installed today!
Goodman 3 ton AC
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Goodman 60000 BTU 96% Efficiency Furnace
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Going for $3500+ on Gunbroker. A hefty profit if you decided to sell.Quote:
Originally Posted by OctopusHighball
I think they are running batches of those on gunbroker...Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Too rich for my blood. I have a $1,000 personal limit on handgun purchases.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinelement
I think they sold out ~500 in a little over 24 hours. No one knows if they will be selling more but rough estimates say there were around 5K manufactured by Colt for the USMC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinelement
Yeah they went quick. I just heard they may sell in batches. See what happens. Cool guns for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by kidicarus13
Yeah, a bit of a feeding frenzy on these. I was lucky, had a friend that notified me for both batches so was able to get in on both of them. Yes, I could flip it for a crazy profit, but my interest in these is longer term.
Only 728 of the "well loved" ones, and 451 of better condition ones have been released. So far, this seems to be it.
The Stihl MS 362 chainsaw
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And some chaps
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1st in line to borrow.
Get your own chaps.
Very cool, plenty power there. What bar length on saw?Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperiorDG
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
I have a 362. Very capable saw and I only have a 20" bar on it.
[ROFL1]Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal