Extremely rare S&W Model 10-9

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Yup, that's right. A limited edition: one of only five to seven million. Only made since 1899.

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(Obviously, I'm just borrowing a camera and trying to get some use out of it before I have to return it.)
 
I recognize its uniqueness, but go outside on a gray day, or find someplace where there is shade on a bright one, and take another picture... :neener:
 
Sheesh, I suppose, but don't you think I'd be taking a risk by exposing such a rare gun to all that moist outside air??!
 
Of course you would. I thought you knew enough to not go outside unless it was wrapped in VIP and sealed in a plastic bag. Do I have to explain everything...! :neener: :D
 
Shear, I'm rather shocked that you cocked back the hammer to take this picture. How could you ? Surely you know that kind of wear and tear devalues such a unique and invaluable collector's piece.
 
Shear, I'm rather shocked that you cocked back the hammer to take this picture. How could you ? Surely you know that kind of wear and tear devalues such a unique and invaluable collector's piece.
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Maybe it came that way, and he hasn't wanted to devalue it more by decocking it? :p
 
Earthworm:

That's a model 10-9, not a model 9...

We are having a little fun at Shear_stress' expense. He is trying to learn how to take pictures with a borrowed camera, and the subject is just about the most common revolver there is. While it is an excellent handgun it is not particularly valuable or rare.

Sometimes a few members on this forum get carried away. :D :D
 
To be serious for a moment, if you want to set yourself up to take really good pictures of handguns (or any other small item), consider the SAKAR Portable Lighting Studio. It gives you two small lights, two different backdrops, and sets you up to take really good pictures at home in even the most confined spaces. Highly recommended.
 
Shear, I'm rather shocked that you cocked back the hammer to take this picture. How could you ? Surely you know that kind of wear and tear devalues such a unique and invaluable collector's piece.
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That's an easy one. I packed the piece in a velvet-lined case and sent it to Doug Turnbull. While a notary public looked on, Doug carefully removed the cylinder, cocked the hammer by first pushing the cylinder release, and replaced the cylinder. The work cost me a mere $1200 and took six months. However, you'll understand the lengths to which one is forced to go to avoid turn lines on a rare gun like this.
 
Is that a pre-lock? You ought to have a smith add on an aftermarket to bring it up to current standards.;)

I'm glad to read the photog. tips. I have a decent camera, but am a bad photographer.
 
I'm going to look into Preacherman's set-up. It looks like an excellent solution that's relatively inexpensive and would work with any camera.
 
There's something very comforting about carrying a gun that has had its bugs worked out when Roosevelt was in the White House...Theodore Roosevelt.
 
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