Otony
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and in California no less! A few days back, I posted that I wanted to find a clean Colt Detective Special here in California. Since it isn't on our infamous approved list, I can't bring one into the state, but I could buy one in a private party transfer from a California owner.
The day I posted, simonp advised me to try Contra Costa Collectible Firearms, in Walnut Creek. I did, and my wallet is lacking, as we started paperwork today. They have (had) two on consignment. A nickled .38 that is freckling from poor storage, and an unfired .32 Colt New Police! .32 Colt New Police translates to .32 S&W Long by the way.
The .32 is a 60's production gun, and very obviously unfired. Crisp and minty, as the ads say. Even the grips are good, undented and well fitted.
Since I just wanted a representative piece, I figured why not buy a CLEAN one. Unfired is clean, eh? Sadly, the box is not present, so I am going to commit the unthinkable, and shoot it myself. Life is too short, ya know what I mean? I figure recoil with a .32 will be non-existent, or minimal at best. Makes for one heck of a kit gun in this old boy's opinion.
P.S.: Edited to add, tomorrow is my birthday, so this is my indulgence.......
The day I posted, simonp advised me to try Contra Costa Collectible Firearms, in Walnut Creek. I did, and my wallet is lacking, as we started paperwork today. They have (had) two on consignment. A nickled .38 that is freckling from poor storage, and an unfired .32 Colt New Police! .32 Colt New Police translates to .32 S&W Long by the way.
The .32 is a 60's production gun, and very obviously unfired. Crisp and minty, as the ads say. Even the grips are good, undented and well fitted.
Since I just wanted a representative piece, I figured why not buy a CLEAN one. Unfired is clean, eh? Sadly, the box is not present, so I am going to commit the unthinkable, and shoot it myself. Life is too short, ya know what I mean? I figure recoil with a .32 will be non-existent, or minimal at best. Makes for one heck of a kit gun in this old boy's opinion.
P.S.: Edited to add, tomorrow is my birthday, so this is my indulgence.......