The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread - Page 454

toolfan · 03-08-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

It isn't that simple. What I mean by my statement is, that Dan Wesson revolvers have never had the resale value of the Smith & Wessons or Colts, and even though some were just as good, have commanded lower prices. So much lower, the prices have been in the realm of way cheaper and lesser quality handguns. Sooo, I am basically saying they sell for far less than they should. Which is great since I would love to buy some more!

It is that simple,

but you place more value in the DW revovlers than the market does-
that's a good thing for you as a buyer.

Congrats.

Sniper X · 03-08-2010, 10:38 AM

I think I do indeed have an oddball so to speak. It is a model 14, called the 14 service. Intended to be a cops revolver and probably issued to a cop back when new. They were available in both blued and flat finish, and the blued versions were much more rare. Called the Service because for cops it had fixed sights. It is a "fusion" as well it appears because it has the newer recessed style barrel nut like the later model 15, but the older style fixed sights. I did also find out theu happenchance that all the newer 15 style barrels will fit but will have a slightly taller sight with an insert. So.....now I have to try find a few more barrels!

AngryScot · 03-08-2010, 11:03 AM

An inmate who know way more than me helped clean it up and will get a chance to do some practice range stuff with it next month

I think based on the history it is the first series of the .38 special up to '72 production run.

Sniper X · 03-08-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScot

An inmate who know way more than me helped clean it up and will get a chance to do some practice range stuff with it next month

I think based on the history it is the first series of the .38 special up to '72 production run.

Just don't shoot +p in that old Colt Cobra.

AngryScot · 03-08-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

Just don't shoot +p in that old Colt Cobra.

too much pressure right? I read something about that somewhere, while trying to figure out the age of the piece etc.
What is a good round to use in this thing?

this should be ok I hear, .38sp

The_Commander · 03-08-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScot

too much pressure right? I read something about that somewhere, while trying to figure out the age of the piece etc.
What is a good round to use in this thing?

I'd say it's circa 1964.

A good round would be any standard 140 grain + ball or wadcutter ammo.

EvilGenius · 03-08-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScot

An inmate who know way more than me helped clean it up and will get a chance to do some practice range stuff with it next month

I think based on the history it is the first series of the .38 special up to '72 production run.

Are you sure you should be allowed to have that?

Sniper X · 03-08-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScot

too much pressure right? I read something about that somewhere, while trying to figure out the age of the piece etc.
What is a good round to use in this thing?

this should be ok I hear, .38sp

I agree with The Commander on this one, try to find the cheapest .38spl in around the 140gr in either SWC or full metal jacket or even some thing cheap in JHP and soot it, it should be comfortable to shoot especially if you can find some SWC match grade stuff for it in bulk.

AngryScot · 03-08-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Are you sure you should be allowed to have that?

I am "borrowing" it

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

I agree with The Commander on this one, try to find the cheapest .38spl in around the 140gr in either SWC or full metal jacket or even some thing cheap in JHP and soot it, it should be comfortable to shoot especially if you can find some SWC match grade stuff for it in bulk.

noted, thanks!

EvilGenius · 03-08-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryScot

I am "borrowing" it

Like that makes it any better!?

AngryScot · 03-08-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Like that makes it any better!?

eh, that picture was taken from the internet or something

I don't own any gun(s)

DireWolf · 03-08-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryScot

An inmate who know way more than me helped clean it up and will get a chance to do some practice range stuff with it next month

I think based on the history it is the first series of the .38 special up to '72 production run.

Ain't that just the cutest wee thing.

Learn to shoot left handed so you can "bust a cap" on your ride into work.

oldkiller · 03-08-2010, 06:31 PM

My Cobra.

Jesus, this is hard.

Range Motorsport · 03-08-2010, 07:03 PM

So way back when I posted my guns I had a single Sig P6 for a pistol. Well I used it a lot over the last two years and decided that I liked it so much and needed a good reliable pistol for carrying around at work and in the woods that I decided to buy another one for a beater sidearm. It was more money than my first one but it's beat up already and I won't feel bad about beating it up some more. The price on these things has gone up since they stopped importing them into the country.

vspeed · 03-08-2010, 07:08 PM

Nice weather for shootin' some lever guns today.

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1873 Winchester .38-40 (Black Powder Cartridge)
Winchester Model 94 30-30
Henry Lever Action .22

03-08-2010, 10:38 AM	#6797
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,789	I think I do indeed have an oddball so to speak. It is a model 14, called the 14 service. Intended to be a cops revolver and probably issued to a cop back when new. They were available in both blued and flat finish, and the blued versions were much more rare. Called the Service because for cops it had fixed sights. It is a "fusion" as well it appears because it has the newer recessed style barrel nut like the later model 15, but the older style fixed sights. I did also find out theu happenchance that all the newer 15 style barrels will fit but will have a slightly taller sight with an insert. So.....now I have to try find a few more barrels! __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. Straight Out Da Trailah!

03-08-2010, 11:03 AM	#6798
AngryScot WeeBeastie Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ☼ Ca ☼ Oddometer: 18,228	An inmate who know way more than me helped clean it up and will get a chance to do some practice range stuff with it next month I think based on the history it is the first series of the .38 special up to '72 production run. __________________ ⊕R1200GS⊕ ⊕Zuma 125⊕ Save $5 on Smugmug "so9RUAXlMm0bE"

03-08-2010, 06:31 PM	#6808
oldkiller silent Bob Joined: May 2007 Location: Bedford, NH Oddometer: 221	Snubbies thread My Cobra. Jesus, this is hard. __________________ Bob

03-08-2010, 07:03 PM	#6809
Range Motorsport Junk collector Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Da UP Eh! Oddometer: 1,585	So way back when I posted my guns I had a single Sig P6 for a pistol. Well I used it a lot over the last two years and decided that I liked it so much and needed a good reliable pistol for carrying around at work and in the woods that I decided to buy another one for a beater sidearm. It was more money than my first one but it's beat up already and I won't feel bad about beating it up some more. The price on these things has gone up since they stopped importing them into the country. __________________ 2007 KTM Superduke SNL Will Ferrell Yoga, google it. www.adventuremine.com www.upoverland.org

03-08-2010, 07:08 PM	#6810
vspeed Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Ohio Oddometer: 359	Nice weather for shootin' some lever guns today. [IMG][/IMG] 1873 Winchester .38-40 (Black Powder Cartridge) Winchester Model 94 30-30 Henry Lever Action .22

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