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Post by Encore64 on Dec 2, 2023 14:02:38 GMT -5
Walked into a local Pawn Shop today expecting to find nothing. But, much to my surprise they had a Ruger 50th Anniversary 44 Magnum on display.
Lots of surface rust, but mechanically perfect. It was marked $429, so I asked for the lowest possible price.
I was stunned when he asked if it was worth $250 to me. I didn't hesitate one bit.
Got the gun home an went to cleaning. With a soft wire brush in a Dremel, the surface rust came right off leaving the bluing intact.
In the end, not perfect but in remarkably great shape.
Pictures to follow...
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Post by z1r on Dec 2, 2023 14:08:31 GMT -5
Wow, good on ya mate! Pics? Gotta see. Congrats, these days it seems to be much more difficult to find a fair deal much less a GOOD one!
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Post by tdbarton on Dec 2, 2023 14:09:17 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 2, 2023 14:13:24 GMT -5
Thanks Tim...
Clearly, the gun is not perfect. A few freckles and specks on the finish and the hammer needs replacing with a SBH Hammer.
But, no pitting, mechanically perfect, locks up tight, .0025" Barrel Gap and bore looks new.
I was thinking a base gun, but maybe not...
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Post by pleadthe2nd on Dec 2, 2023 14:21:44 GMT -5
No, leave it as is, change the hammer, maybe grips, it looks amazing, like it cost $800 , nice score, something you can carry, and not care if it takes a little beating, wish I could find that kind of deal
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2023 14:26:27 GMT -5
Perfect candidate for upgrades. Ive seen a lot of these NIB. Not ever going to be a wild collectors item in this condition. Great score.
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Post by tdbarton on Dec 2, 2023 14:33:23 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 2, 2023 14:34:25 GMT -5
My first thought was a base gun to send JRH to line bore and rechamber to 45 Colt and slap on a new barrel.
Now, I'm thinking it's fine just as it is.
Guess I should have mentioned tax. Still a great deal...
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Post by Fowler on Dec 2, 2023 15:01:50 GMT -5
I’m broke at the moment and I would have sprained my arm grabbing my wallet for that one!
Good buy. My brother has had one for years, 10 years ago my niece shot a big mule deer buck with it and a full Kieth load. I’d like to have it in my safe for sure.
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Post by dobegrant on Dec 2, 2023 15:13:22 GMT -5
Congratulations that was a great deal. I would just shoot it as is, perfect carry gun.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 2, 2023 15:14:29 GMT -5
I bought one when they came out. It's still unfired even though I bought it to use.
Will feel much better shooting this one.
Added a Belt Mountain #5 Base Pin and may get some grips for it.
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Post by kooz on Dec 2, 2023 15:32:40 GMT -5
Wow ! nice score .
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Post by jeffh on Dec 2, 2023 15:56:21 GMT -5
My first thought was a base gun to send JRH to line bore and rechamber to 45 Colt and slap on a new barrel. Now, I'm thinking it's fine just as it is. Guess I should have mentioned tax. Still a great deal... "Not perfect" is MY kind of gun.
If I were to ever own a 44 MAG again, it would be THAT gun. Passed on them when they went on super-clearance as they wound down production. I ALMOST grabbed one
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Post by Jamey Worrell on Dec 2, 2023 16:04:11 GMT -5
Great pick-up...I'd shoot the snot outta it until I figured out something better. At that price, I'd have risked sleeping on the couch...
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Post by hunter01 on Dec 2, 2023 16:39:25 GMT -5
I’m a sucker for a bargain and that was a BARGAIN no doubt!
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