S&W N frame on EE
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Are you sure the hammer spur is welded on and that's not just the case-hardened finish (I agree it looks like it could be welded but I'm trying to give the buyer the benefit of the doubt
). Where is the problematic checkering--I couldn.t see it.
If the hammer spur is welded I'd say the collector value would drop dramatically...maybe to zero (as a collector's item that is; the revolver would still have some value).
). Where is the problematic checkering--I couldn.t see it.If the hammer spur is welded I'd say the collector value would drop dramatically...maybe to zero (as a collector's item that is; the revolver would still have some value).
I'm certain about the spur. There now appears to be two different revolvers in the pics (not including the model 25), with the later ones having a different hammer. The frame screws are at different angles as well.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn49/Frankfarmer_photo/Handguns/IMG_4867.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn49/Frankfarmer_photo/Handguns/IMG_4867.jpg
BrotherRockeye
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same revolver different lighting imo ... the grip escutcheon is slightly off center in both pics...
2nd pic lightened up a bit:
2nd pic lightened up a bit:
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Fred Farmer
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"S&W N frame on EE"
"I notice an older N frame (pre-29) on EE this morn with a welded on hammer spur. I downloaded some additional pics off of the inter-web that also show very crude checkering.
Can anyone comment on how much this would reduce the collector value?
R "
I am the owner of this pre. 29 S&W 44 mag. The person who wrote the above crap is upset because I would not dignify his comments with a serious response. He made similar comments to me regarding this revolver:
"I like the older smiths, but more partial to 44 special than the mag; however, mildly interested.
Has the hammer on this one been welded to put some sort of target width spur on?
Condition wise, there appears to be radial marks at the barrel near the frame - this is usually indicative of someone trying to remove the barrel who doesn't know how to. Is the alignment still bang on?
While ebay has couple of coke grips listed for $600, the ones that sell are typically in the $150 to $250 range.
You add says no offers, so won't do so now, but let me know if you end up being flexible in that regard."
Cheers,
Robin
My response was: "Greetings Robin, Thank you for your appraisal of my revolver. Since you are partial to 44 Special revolvers and only mildly interested, I will not waste too much time on you. Ya, you got me, it was a Tarus that I welded up in my back yard. How about I pay you to take it off my hands? While your at it send the guy on Ebay your offer of $150-200.00."
Regards,
Fred.
I figure that because he could not get a serious response from me or at least a reponse he wanted, he is now trying to get the "Experts on the blog" to chime in on with their opinions on how bad this revolver is, and ruin my chances of selling it. The hammer on this revolver is NOT welded. The barrel has NOT been removed, it has not been tinkered with.
Internet Photo Experts should tread softly and make sure they are right.
Can anyone comment on how much this would reduce the collector value?
R "
I am the owner of this pre. 29 S&W 44 mag. The person who wrote the above crap is upset because I would not dignify his comments with a serious response. He made similar comments to me regarding this revolver:
"I like the older smiths, but more partial to 44 special than the mag; however, mildly interested.
Has the hammer on this one been welded to put some sort of target width spur on?
Condition wise, there appears to be radial marks at the barrel near the frame - this is usually indicative of someone trying to remove the barrel who doesn't know how to. Is the alignment still bang on?
While ebay has couple of coke grips listed for $600, the ones that sell are typically in the $150 to $250 range.
You add says no offers, so won't do so now, but let me know if you end up being flexible in that regard."
Cheers,
Robin
My response was: "Greetings Robin, Thank you for your appraisal of my revolver. Since you are partial to 44 Special revolvers and only mildly interested, I will not waste too much time on you. Ya, you got me, it was a Tarus that I welded up in my back yard. How about I pay you to take it off my hands? While your at it send the guy on Ebay your offer of $150-200.00."
Regards,
Fred.
I figure that because he could not get a serious response from me or at least a reponse he wanted, he is now trying to get the "Experts on the blog" to chime in on with their opinions on how bad this revolver is, and ruin my chances of selling it. The hammer on this revolver is NOT welded. The barrel has NOT been removed, it has not been tinkered with.
Internet Photo Experts should tread softly and make sure they are right.
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I'm not going to get baited into breaking forum rules, like posting the contents of a PM.
Was mildly interested but not really sure where a welded hammer spur puts the value of a collectable. Definitely not interested now.
I've got the original pics on my hard drive. If someone thinks I've crossed a line, then would be more than happy to follow up.
R
Was mildly interested but not really sure where a welded hammer spur puts the value of a collectable. Definitely not interested now.
I've got the original pics on my hard drive. If someone thinks I've crossed a line, then would be more than happy to follow up.
R
BrotherRockeye
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but...but...I was only tryin to help
beauty shootin iron Fred
Hope it goes to some one worthy!
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saskgunowner101
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Sour grapes much? Looks like someone tried to tire kick someone into submission and got offended.
P.S. That hammer isn't welded, it's case color hardened.
P.S. That hammer isn't welded, it's case color hardened.
Sounds like OP is trying to artificially devalue the gun in order to get a deal. Considering OP seems to still maintain that the gun is welded despite evidence to the contrary, I would say the seller has every right to publicly defend using the available evidence, including PMs.
And I honestly can't blame the seller for the reply. I've sent some scathing ones myself depending on the idiocy of the message received.
And I honestly can't blame the seller for the reply. I've sent some scathing ones myself depending on the idiocy of the message received.
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