Shade00
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Well, the past two weeks or so, as I've cleared some old stuff out on Ebay, I decided to reinvest a little into some guns. So I picked up a couple locally and online. Here's the first, which I am absolutely in love with (even though I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet:
Colt .357, the Python's daddy. This baby is AWESOME! It's the biggest handgun I own and it feels great. Doesn't look too shabby either.
I have the original service stocks, but got a good buy on these imitation pearl guys. I also have a Tyler grip on the way for it, which should enhance its looks and functionality. Hoping to shoot her soon.
As you can see in the third picture there is some thumb wear around the pony on the sideplate. As an aside, will a Python sideplate fit the .357? I was considering finding a replacement nickel sideplate (or having another sideplate nickeled) and just dropping it on in place of this one. Aside from the thumb wear, there are a few dings and light scratches here and there, but other than that, she is in great shape. Mechanically as tight as can be and timing is spot on. Bore and cylinders are super shiny.
Next is a Diamondback .38 I had on layaway for a little while. She is definitely a shooter, as she shows some cosmetic wear. Looks like some holster wear and surface rust here and there. Like the .357, though, she is rock-solid mechanically. Since she's not a collector piece by any means, she may be a candidate for refinishing one day.
Finally, although not a pony, I picked her up today and she's just terrific; a S&W Model 36, no dash. 3" pinned barrel, not recessed. Nickel finish. Flat latch thumbpiece. Case color on the trigger and hammer are pretty good. Serial number puts its birthdate sometime between 1957 and 1962. I can't see that this gun was shot much. The bore is flawless, and the cylinder is beautiful. Needless to say, I'm happy with this one, and she can stay in the stable with the ponies.
Colt .357, the Python's daddy. This baby is AWESOME! It's the biggest handgun I own and it feels great. Doesn't look too shabby either.
I have the original service stocks, but got a good buy on these imitation pearl guys. I also have a Tyler grip on the way for it, which should enhance its looks and functionality. Hoping to shoot her soon.
As you can see in the third picture there is some thumb wear around the pony on the sideplate. As an aside, will a Python sideplate fit the .357? I was considering finding a replacement nickel sideplate (or having another sideplate nickeled) and just dropping it on in place of this one. Aside from the thumb wear, there are a few dings and light scratches here and there, but other than that, she is in great shape. Mechanically as tight as can be and timing is spot on. Bore and cylinders are super shiny.
Next is a Diamondback .38 I had on layaway for a little while. She is definitely a shooter, as she shows some cosmetic wear. Looks like some holster wear and surface rust here and there. Like the .357, though, she is rock-solid mechanically. Since she's not a collector piece by any means, she may be a candidate for refinishing one day.
Finally, although not a pony, I picked her up today and she's just terrific; a S&W Model 36, no dash. 3" pinned barrel, not recessed. Nickel finish. Flat latch thumbpiece. Case color on the trigger and hammer are pretty good. Serial number puts its birthdate sometime between 1957 and 1962. I can't see that this gun was shot much. The bore is flawless, and the cylinder is beautiful. Needless to say, I'm happy with this one, and she can stay in the stable with the ponies.
