de1216
.30 Stingray
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Post by de1216 on Aug 30, 2018 21:20:24 GMT -5
www.gunbroker.com/item/775597726Not marked as either Field OR Premier Grade. Did they not mark in early production? No bids so far at $1650 for a 6" Mod 83. I have a 7 1/2 " Premier...... wish it was 6" instead. D.
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Post by zeus on Aug 30, 2018 22:45:23 GMT -5
Early guns were all Premier. The D serial gives it away as well. They started the field grade and such later as an option. I do not remember when it started though.
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de1216
.30 Stingray
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Post by de1216 on Aug 31, 2018 0:17:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the info.
Maybe that fella wants a Ruger Lyman Centennial more than he wants that 454?
Of course I could have my 7 1/2 Premier shortened, then start thinkin on the next thing, It's a long expensive list....
D.
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Post by mobjack on Aug 31, 2018 6:42:52 GMT -5
I have the twin to it. Well with different grips.  From the pictures it looks like the registration was never sent in. It doesn't seem like it is over priced. When I was looking for a 454, I thought I wanted a 7 1/2" barrel, I am glad I ended up with the 6". That length is a lot easier to carry. Mobjack |
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Post by potatojudge on Sept 1, 2018 10:11:07 GMT -5
Replaceable forcing cone it looks like
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de1216
.30 Stingray
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Post by de1216 on Sept 2, 2018 15:30:02 GMT -5
I didn't know there was such a feature back then. What is the "tell" that it has that option?
Is that something to avoid on older ones, and the reason no one bid on it?
D.
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Post by potatojudge on Sept 2, 2018 17:07:56 GMT -5
I didn't know there was such a feature back then. What is the "tell" that it has that option? Is that something to avoid on older ones, and the reason no one bid on it? D. I asked the same questions of the forum members and they filled me in. In the first picture there's a hole in the frame between the barrel and cylinder. That's the tell. It's neither here nor there as a selling point, but is a unique feature if that is something you enjoy. The idea was that the 454 might eat up the forcing cone so they could just sleeve that portion and make it replaceable. As it turns out, it's not really any better nor a cost savings compared to a new barrel, and the barrels hold up well enough it's not really needed anyway. If you do a search of the forum it's been discussed at more length. Interesting topic, at least to me. |
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newguy
.240 Incinerator
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Post by newguy on Sept 15, 2018 21:53:02 GMT -5
"AS IS" / no inspection period? No, thanks.
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Post by zeus on Sept 15, 2018 22:39:37 GMT -5
I didn't know there was such a feature back then. What is the "tell" that it has that option? Is that something to avoid on older ones, and the reason no one bid on it? D. Nothing to avoid. The cost to replace it was almost the cost to replace the barrel completely so they quit doing it and it looks cleaner as well. |
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Post by bradshaw on Sept 16, 2018 8:06:56 GMT -5
Freedom Arms introduced the FORCING CONE INSERT as an option, at my instigation, around 1987. Turns out it is unnecessary, and I would not order a gun with it today. Silhouetters burned beaucoup rounds in those days. Both Smkth & Wesson and Ruger set back barrels on my revolvers to remove barrel face/forcing cone erosion.
Good price, providing CROWN hasn’t been altered----it appears to have tool marks at rifling. Buyer should immediately send to to FA----retrofit newer firing pin bushing. And, agree with newguy that inspection must be allowed on firearms transaction.
David Bradshaw
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From the pictures it looks like the registration was never sent in. It doesn't seem like it is over priced. When I was looking for a 454, I thought I wanted a 7 1/2" barrel, I am glad I ended up with the 6". That length is a lot easier to carry.