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montanajoe
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Discussion pick up from @Stonebuster newb introduction.
We (wife and I), have a couple modern Rugers that have served us well, and really like. We also have a S&W pre model number .357 Combat Magnum from I believe 1950's. It was wife's grandpa's then her dad's now ours. Still have original box for it too. Was bought at the George F Cake co., Berkeley California.
Never had a Dan Wesson, and regret not buying a 'pistol pack' back in the late 70's.
So whatda you got stonebuster?
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Over time I have owned a lot of various models enjoyed them all
Currently the only revolver i own (I know ) I have a RG 22 short chrome and blue saturday night special
my grandfather on moms side gave me when I was about ten
I wish it had ben a colt python of course,
but it's still special because he gave it to me, no value just sentimental value
Can't buy memories or sentimental value, it's priceless.
still have quite a few nothing like what I had five years ago the majority are Smith and Wessons and Ruger Vaqueros with a couple Uberti and NAA
Found more info on the .357
Found an old auction of a like gun that had been lettered by Roy Jinks of S&W. In the letter for gun that sold they stated it was a first year (Nov. 1955) production of 5,000 guns and used serial number block K260000 to K265000.
Our gun is serial number K261*** . Matching serial numbers on barrel, cylinder, and frame butt. The gun retailed for $95.
Very excited to find this additional info.
you found one that Larry Potterfield doesn't own I use to get in bidding wars with him all the time on those registered magnums
I love my Dan Wesson. Bought it new in '76. It was my "lunch box" gun driving log truck until I retired in '09. I still have it listed on my CCW. One time Walt Kelly and I scared the dickens out of a coyote 12 times, he had a Ruger .357 and every time we shot, 'ol Wiley changed directions! Walt is gone now…..Another time I put a cow out of her misery, she had a broken hip and was pulling herself across a field. There were a few times that gun gave me comfort driving those old mountain roads alone and miles from nowhere.
Lol. Yeah this one won't be going anywhere.
Sold 40+ thru Casey a few years ago! Kept a few favorites. Among them a Ruger New Super Blackhawk 10 1/2" barrel, had trigger work done and had it ported. Mounted a Leupold 2X on it. 27 deer it harvested for me. Just can't give it up. Many memories.
Understand. That is very cool.
My favorite is a colt police positive special in 32-20. It's just fun to shoot.