I used to lust after one of these something fierce back in the day... there was nothing
quite like them! Of course, back then, I had no money...
You wouldn't happen to have more than 1 magazine, would you?
John
Unsolicited tip: As a serious rifle silhouette shooter in my youth, these were highly respected as
super-accurate, being capable of winning the Nationals out of the box. Great adjustable triggers, too!
(Of course, that was when "Light Rifle" category max weight was only 7.5 lbs...) :)
Good...
These have a reputation for accuracy all out of proportion to their cost. I know of one, made in 1939,
that grouped 1.25" at 100 yards in calm conditions for six consecutive 5-shot groups (scoped.)
This was with an accurate lot of Eley "Standard" practice match ammo that cost $1.85/box at the...
These top-break revolvers have notoriously fragile lockwork, so you'd want to check it to ensure it works
correctly, and that the cylinder locks up in time with the barrel on all chambers. Also, check the bore (inside
of the barrel and chambers) for possible heavy pitting/corrosion, as these...
Fantastic rifles!! Much smoother, lighter operating lever, great triggers, beautiful polish and wood...
Really on another plane of quality vs. the typical 94's. Would make a very special gun for a
present to a loved one...
I'm just sayin'... :)
Sorry for the family's loss, good luck...
A rare appearance of these on film was in the final scene
of Michael Mann's "Thief..." That movie starred James Caan,
and made waves because they sent him to Gunsite to learn the
Modern Technique of the Pistol from Jeff Cooper -- back when Gunsite was all
there was! Mann was cutting edge...
Pre-Bangor Punta, OMG, it's what Smith used to make when they were SERIOUS!! Beautiful!
Earliest Model 19 I've seen here over the years... and the condition...
GLWS!
John