OOOhhh.... sparkly...

**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 10:41 AM

So tempted. So very very tempted...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=327502314

gdvan01 · February 1, 2013, 11:06 AM

Jump!, Jump!, Jump!

micromontenegro · February 1, 2013, 11:11 AM

That sounds about two years too early to be a .357

Beautiful peace, correct description or not.

PetahW · February 1, 2013, 11:14 AM

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".

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**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 11:15 AM

"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.

aarondhgraham · February 1, 2013, 11:15 AM

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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**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 11:24 AM

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?

jglsprings · February 1, 2013, 11:55 AM

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.

**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 12:22 PM

Well, as I said, given the questions that have arisen.... it's lost its luster.

Nanuk · February 1, 2013, 02:13 PM

What a shame.

royal barnes · February 1, 2013, 02:22 PM

A comment further down near the pictures states that the seller has been told the offering is a "New Service Commercial Model".

**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 02:33 PM

"New Service Commercial Model"

I'm assuming that means it's just a stock New Service.

BigJimP · February 1, 2013, 02:47 PM

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 !

aarondhgraham · February 1, 2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

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?

Well,,,
Yes I am.

Aarond

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**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 03:15 PM

Them cry havoc and let slip the hogs of war!

Our whatever farm animal of war.

Bob Wright · February 1, 2013, 05:57 PM

Mike Irwin:

Quote:

And holy h... 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.

Bingo. And does the box indicate 6" barrel? The front sight looks too far back from the muzzle to me.

Nice looking gun, but the price..........

Bob Wright

savit260 · February 1, 2013, 06:07 PM

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.

savit260 · February 1, 2013, 06:13 PM

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.

**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 06:40 PM

"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.

savit260 · February 1, 2013, 07:28 PM

SHould have read the whole thread before commenting.

**Mike Irwin** · February 1, 2013, 08:48 PM

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.

savit260 · February 1, 2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

I'd love a 357 New Service, and Shooting Masters are all sorts of neat.

You and me both !

I'd take one in any caliber, New Service or Shooting Master.

SC4006 · February 1, 2013, 09:13 PM

I share your enthusiasm for this handgun! I've always been a revolver guy, new, old, whatever I like them all.

ScottRiqui · February 1, 2013, 09:29 PM

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.

**Shane Tuttle** · February 1, 2013, 09:57 PM

Given the possible age, I just don't see those grips being original, either. They look too good...

February 1, 2013, 10:41 AM	#1
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	OOOhhh.... sparkly... So tempted. So very very tempted... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=327502314 __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 11:06 AM	#2
gdvan01 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2006 Location: Home of the first First Lady Posts: 409	Jump!, Jump!, Jump! __________________ NRA Endowment Life Member Proud Son of a former Tomb Guard

February 1, 2013, 11:15 AM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	"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. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 11:15 AM	#6
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,356	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 . __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

February 1, 2013, 11:24 AM	#7
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	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? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 11:11 AM	#3
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 356	That sounds about two years too early to be a .357 Beautiful peace, correct description or not.

February 1, 2013, 11:14 AM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,268	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, 11:55 AM	#8
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,253	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. __________________ An Internet forum is like having a friendly conversation over a drink at a local tavern. Some guy at the end of the bar always has to stand up and shout something that makes no sense at all.

February 1, 2013, 12:22 PM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	Well, as I said, given the questions that have arisen.... it's lost its luster. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 02:13 PM	#10
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 1,426	What a shame. __________________ My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

February 1, 2013, 02:22 PM	#11
royal barnes Member Join Date: March 11, 2012 Location: Wendell, N.C. Posts: 96	A comment further down near the pictures states that the seller has been told the offering is a "New Service Commercial Model".

February 1, 2013, 02:33 PM	#12
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	"New Service Commercial Model" I'm assuming that means it's just a stock New Service. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 02:47 PM	#13
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,952	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 !

February 1, 2013, 03:15 PM	#15
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	Them cry havoc and let slip the hogs of war! Our whatever farm animal of war. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 06:07 PM	#17
savit260 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Posts: 544	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.

February 1, 2013, 06:13 PM	#18
savit260 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Posts: 544	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.

February 1, 2013, 06:40 PM	#19
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	"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. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 07:28 PM	#20
savit260 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Posts: 544	SHould have read the whole thread before commenting.

February 1, 2013, 08:48 PM	#21
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	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. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 1, 2013, 09:13 PM	#23
SC4006 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 161	I share your enthusiasm for this handgun! I've always been a revolver guy, new, old, whatever I like them all. __________________ I don't always get to the range, but when I do, I prefer dosAK's.

February 1, 2013, 09:29 PM	#24
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,896	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.

February 1, 2013, 09:57 PM	#25
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Blue Grass, IA Posts: 8,198	Given the possible age, I just don't see those grips being original, either. They look too good... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting