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gjw · April 27, 2012, 03:16 AM

Thanks all! Yep, I'm sure that this one has been cleaned up and as someone suggested the raised panels are basically fillers, no doubt for cosmetic purposes. The gun is a nice looker, no collector piece but a nice shooter. As been said before, the bbl has been rebored to 9mm and I think the Red Nine grips added later (they sure look new too me) to reflect the new chambering. The previous owner said he got it from a retired gunsmith, so I'm sure that's were the "cleaning" and buffing came from.

This is a fun gun and I'm sure will get some looks at the range. Just a fun bit of gun history.

Overall, I'm happy with her and I think a keeper.

Anyone else?

Thanks again!

Greg

April 27, 2012, 03:16 AM	#4
gjw Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Posts: 29	Thanks all! Yep, I'm sure that this one has been cleaned up and as someone suggested the raised panels are basically fillers, no doubt for cosmetic purposes. The gun is a nice looker, no collector piece but a nice shooter. As been said before, the bbl has been rebored to 9mm and I think the Red Nine grips added later (they sure look new too me) to reflect the new chambering. The previous owner said he got it from a retired gunsmith, so I'm sure that's were the "cleaning" and buffing came from. This is a fun gun and I'm sure will get some looks at the range. Just a fun bit of gun history. Overall, I'm happy with her and I think a keeper. Anyone else? Thanks again! Greg