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New Antique of '49 Vintage
« on: September 13, 2022, 06:32:33 PM »
Took Elroy nearly 12 years to close the deal on this factory nickel, 1949 vintage snub nose M&P.

Here are a few pics, before and after cleaning.  :-*

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2022, 06:34:50 PM »
Elroy liked it, the first time he saw it.  :c029:
It has been indicated, these early post war nickel examples are fairly rare. I know Elroy is happy.  :dance:
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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2022, 06:41:08 PM »
Wow I can see why Elroy is happy with it! Beautiful piece!

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2022, 06:45:33 PM »
No joke. It took Elroy twelve years to close the deal. They say good things come to those who wait.

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2022, 09:03:08 PM »
Well done Elroy. Very glad you were able to fulfill a dream of ownership after 12 years. Beautiful revolver -

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2022, 09:22:11 PM »
Very nice. thats a real beauty.  :-*

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2022, 02:26:53 PM »
 I'm afraid you ll have to send me that beauty
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As now I've seen it sleep will be difficult at best
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2022, 04:53:12 PM »
Elroy posted the results of a long term search. Posted it up, hoping to see some more responses.
That thing is almost 75 years old. :sign0024:

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2022, 06:36:18 PM »
Knew of some vintage firearms, but grandsons or auctions took them away.   My uncle had an exceptional gun collection.  After his passing, my cousin showed me his gun safe.  I especially looked for the 1884 Winchester, and the Springfield saddle carbine, but he had traded them away in his last years.  My cousins husband bought my dads double barrel 12 ga.,  but when I caught up with him years later he couldnt remember when it left his hands.  Got enough firearms now, long and short, but if a Sharps rifle happens by,  always wanted a .45-90 too.

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2022, 02:56:05 PM »
My uncle had an exceptional gun collection......  I especially looked for the 1884 Winchester, and the Springfield saddle carbine,

Elroy holds both modern and antique. For Elroy a good condition vintage, would hold sway over most current models. Enjoy what you have, and do it often.

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2022, 08:21:37 PM »
Growing up I was always an auto loader kind of guy 1911's mostly. Had a big Ruger 44mag but got rid of it. Then a few years back I was walking through the local gun emporium and a mid 80's S&W 686 just jumped in the truck for a ride home. Soon followed by an S&W Air weight . Xwife got off with it. :character0029:

Now I find myself looking for that Redhawk again. Kind of developed an appreciation of these simple, rugged revolvers.

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2022, 09:30:49 PM »
Not to hijack but here's your Redhawk
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2022, 09:36:45 PM »

....Now I find myself looking for that Redhawk again. Kind of developed an appreciation of these simple, rugged revolvers.

I know what you mean about quality and simple design. I bought 7.5" barrel Redhawk back in '82 after firing a S&W Model 29. Even though the Model 29 was a more beautiful classic design, the Redhawk was a much beefier gun and thereby was a lot easier to shoot. Love that revolver and do go out and shoot it every few months. Even though my hands are starting to get some arthritis and losing their strength due to age, it's still fun to send a few high powered 44 magnum rounds down range. 

Hope you find another soon.

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2022, 09:38:49 PM »
Not to hijack but here's your Redhawk

Dayum -- that caliber with that barrel length requires a manly grip and a lot of intestinal fortitude to shoot.  :cool2:

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Re: New Antique of '49 Vintage
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2022, 09:40:53 PM »
My uncle had an exceptional gun collection......  I especially looked for the 1884 Winchester, and the Springfield saddle carbine,

Elroy holds both modern and antique. For Elroy a good condition vintage, would hold sway over most current models. Enjoy what you have, and do it often.

Elroy had very good taste in tools and firearms -- well done!