The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

FlyFish · May 24, 2020, 09:15 AM

This may not be the absolute best deal from a strictly financial perspective, but it's the one that always makes me smile. I saw an S&W Model 29 listed on consignment at my LGS for $800 and called to ask about condition - was told "it looks pretty good" so I asked them to hold it for me and got in the car. Well, I guess it did look "pretty good" - it turned out to be an unfired 29-2, P&R, 6.5" barrel, i.e., the "Dirty Harry" model, in the mahogany presentation case with all tools and paperwork, including the original buyer's receipt. I couldn't get my checkbook out fast enough. It remains my one and only Safe Queen.

May 24, 2020, 09:15 AM	#76
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,723	This may not be the absolute best deal from a strictly financial perspective, but it's the one that always makes me smile. I saw an S&W Model 29 listed on consignment at my LGS for $800 and called to ask about condition - was told "it looks pretty good" so I asked them to hold it for me and got in the car. Well, I guess it did look "pretty good" - it turned out to be an unfired 29-2, P&R, 6.5" barrel, i.e., the "Dirty Harry" model, in the mahogany presentation case with all tools and paperwork, including the original buyer's receipt. I couldn't get my checkbook out fast enough. It remains my one and only Safe Queen. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member NRA Certified Instructor: Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, PPIH, Metallic & Shotgun Shell Reloading; RSO Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game Club