Those who was reading Senior's post know we had a gun show Saturday, I actually expected a bumper crowd and extra high prices, I was surprised it was not as bad as I anticipated, maybe it was because it was mainly collectors and military buffs and the facility was large but there was bargains to be had but you had to know what to look for.I picked up this stock for my 'United Postal Meter' M1 Carbine for $15. (The old one was messed up before I got it years ago)
Not a bad deal considering it still had the but plate and all attaching hardware.
I have always had a fondness for old revolvers and found this Victory model S&W 38 Special for $200 (after haggling over the price), the bluing is very worn but the action is good and not worn out. I may clean it up and re-blue it and use it as a shooter.
It had some stag handle grips which I will use on something else however the numbers all match on the rest of the gun. The Victory models are basically a pre-model 10, primarily in 38 special (some were made in 38 S&W) produced during WWII for security work, the military and many were loaned to the Allies and returned after the war, they are getting to be collectible.
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I love a good fun show. We are having one starting Black Friday. I'll be there, set up and visiting with a lot of old friends and making new ones.
ReplyDeleteRobert, A gun show is a good place to unwind if nothing else. Thanks.
DeleteDear Duke - glad to hear that you all had a good time! and that's a nice catch you got there! i didn't know about the lanyard and the V prefix - thanks for pointing that out. is there anything about weapons that you don't know, buddy?
ReplyDeleteyour friend (who loves coming here and learning all kinds of neat stuff from you),
kymber
Kymber, There is a lot I don't know but I study up a lot. Thanks my friend.
DeleteGlad yall had a good time. Senior said he bought me a christmas present from there...can't wait to see what it is!.
ReplyDeleteI would love to find something old, and re-finish the stock. Senior is always building rifles, I would love my own project rifle.
JUGM, there was plenty of projects there to be had. Thanks.
DeleteNice Victory. Please don't re-blue it, though. It'll always be worth more in "original" condition, and besides, it earned that wear somewhere.
ReplyDeleteMurphy, I guess I will clean it up good and see if maybe it has the original finish. I hate to mess with old pieces unless it has already been refurbished before.
DeleteGlad to hear ti all worked out for you, MUCH better than what we had! And +1 on Murph, if it shoots, don't screw with it, just go shoot it!
ReplyDeleteOld NFO, I may just shoot it like it is. Thanks.
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