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OOOhhh.... sparkly...
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February 1, 2013, 10:11 AM | #3 |
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That sounds about two years too early to be a .357
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An old friend (50+ years, now) has one of those, he bought new in the late 60's IIRC - but his has more hand-filling grips ( walnut, w/Colt medallions) than the one linked to.
When he bought it, the only name/model it was referred to as was the "Colt .357 Revolver". . |
February 1, 2013, 10:15 AM | #5 |
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"That sounds about two years too early to be a .357"
Of course it is. But, apparently, serial numbers with the Shooting Masters are a bit squirrley. There's at least one thread here at TFL discussing that fact. My guess is it dates from 1937 to 1940. And holy hell... something just dawned on me... I don't think that can be a Shooting Master at all. Shooting Masters had adjustable sights. This one... doesn't. I think I'll pass.
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You've crossed over to the dark side my friend,,,
I knew it would happen though,,,
Ever since last year when you bought that first Colt. But it's okay,,, Now maybe we the faithful few,,, Can get the S&W's you would have purchased. Buy the gun Mike,,, You know you want it. Aarond .
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I've always wanted a New Service, Aaron.
"Now maybe we the faithful few,,, Can get the S&W's you would have purchased." Only if you think you're a good enough shot to best me and survive the gun battle that would ensue. I'm more than confident in my skills. Are you?
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February 1, 2013, 10:55 AM | #8 |
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One Colt to rule them all, One Colt to find them,
One Colt to bring them all and in the darkness bind them Of course it's sparkly - it is the precious and calls to you.
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February 1, 2013, 11:22 AM | #9 |
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Well, as I said, given the questions that have arisen.... it's lost its luster.
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February 1, 2013, 01:13 PM | #10 |
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What a shame.
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February 1, 2013, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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A comment further down near the pictures states that the seller has been told the offering is a "New Service Commercial Model".
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February 1, 2013, 01:33 PM | #12 |
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"New Service Commercial Model"
I'm assuming that means it's just a stock New Service.
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February 1, 2013, 01:47 PM | #13 |
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Might just be the photo ....but I don't like the blemishes I see on the left side of the barrel near the muzzle either....
but I think you're smart to pass on this one.../ and I don't know near as much as you do on Colt's ...but it just doesn't seem right... ( there will be others !! )....besides, sometimes the hunt, is most of the fun ! |
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Yes I am. Aarond .
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Them cry havoc and let slip the hogs of war!
Our whatever farm animal of war.
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Why would a "Shooting Master" , which is a target gun, have fixed sights and a 4" barrel?... and plain stocks?
I really doubt this is what it's being claimed to be. |
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I was fortunate enough to get to do some shooting with a .38 Special Shooting Master a few years back. It belonged to a friend, who has since departed, that would bring out stuff from his collection and we'd go shoot for a while on the range.
It was a wonderful revolver! I'd love to have one myself someday. |
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"Why would a "Shooting Master" , which is a target gun, have fixed sights and a 4" barrel?... and plain stocks?
I really doubt this is what it's being claimed to be." Yeah, I think we've already established that.
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SHould have read the whole thread before commenting.
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That came out snarky. Sorry, not intended. Just really bummed. I'd love a 357 New Service, and Shooting Masters are all sorts of neat.
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I share your enthusiasm for this handgun! I've always been a revolver guy, new, old, whatever I like them all.
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Beautiful revolver! I don't have much experience with Colts, so forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the purpose of the checkering on the 'knob' at the end of the cylinder latch?
I know that the latch is spring-loaded, and pulls away from the cylinder to unlatch it, but the checkering seems like it would only be useful for pushing the latch forward, toward the cylinder. |
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Given the possible age, I just don't see those grips being original, either. They look too good...
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