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Post by mart on Oct 5, 2017 23:58:37 GMT -5
It showed up today. I bought this last week after deliberating for several days. I finally decided if I was going to have a Linebaugh built gun it was time to act. I couldn't be more pleased. The photos don't show the color of the blueing as well as I'd like but it's that beautiful, almost plum blue. The first thing I noticed was how tight this gun locks up. To use an old cliche, it locks up like a vault. The seller said it was shot less than 20 rounds. The box of brass had nine with fired primers. It looks like it might have only been fired nine times. It's number 258. I'm headed to the range tomorrow and loaded up a few rounds to try. The seller included a set of Hornady dies, 50 rounds of Hornady brass and a partial box of Cast Performance 435 grain WFNGC bullets (missing nine bullets). I picked up a box of CP 525 WFNGC bullets and loaded a few of them as well.    |
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Post by cmh on Oct 6, 2017 0:07:09 GMT -5
Congrats Mart!!!! That is a really nice revolver.... glad for you 😉 Thought it was a great deal 😊
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on Oct 6, 2017 0:09:19 GMT -5
Very nice revolver! Congratulations on a great purchase.
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Post by dougader on Oct 6, 2017 0:19:04 GMT -5
Congrats! That's a real nice Linebaugh built 500L. I think you did well considering you got the dies, brass and bullets in the deal. Very nice indeed!
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Oct 6, 2017 1:02:56 GMT -5
Only 9 rounds. Good for you the previous owner didn't discover Trail Boss. One of my friends loads his with 450 gr plinkers with TB. Very easy and fun shooting.
Congrats on the beautiful 500 !
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Post by eskimo36 on Oct 6, 2017 4:44:15 GMT -5
Working the action on a near new Linebaugh is like opening a bank vault. It’s a great feeling. You got it at a great price for a custom, for an investment and for a capable companion in any situation.
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Post by whitworth on Oct 6, 2017 9:52:46 GMT -5
That is really nice! Great score!
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Post by bushog on Oct 6, 2017 10:25:25 GMT -5
Perfect example of what started the big bore single action adventure!
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Snyd
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Post by Snyd on Oct 6, 2017 10:38:55 GMT -5
I was glad to see someone here get it and that it's your FIRST  custom makes it even better. We look forward to the range report. |
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Post by mart on Oct 6, 2017 11:41:36 GMT -5
Actually my second custom though I don't know who did the work on my Bisley 357 Max. It came from a member here.  |
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Post by Snyd on Oct 6, 2017 12:51:07 GMT -5
Actually my second custom though I don't know who did the work on my Bisley 357 Max. It came from a member here. whoops.... oh well, it's still a FIRST 500L and Linebaugh at that! I too like the plumb. Have you called John and talked with about the gun? |
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Post by mart on Oct 6, 2017 16:59:39 GMT -5
No yet. I thought I'd email or write a letter. I hate to impose on a busy man's day with a phone call.
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Post by 500fksjr on Oct 6, 2017 20:19:42 GMT -5
No yet. I thought I'd email or write a letter. I hate to impose on a busy man's day with a phone call. Mart,you will do best to call John...then e mail or write...Besides he likes to talk!! so make sure you have an open schdule when you call. fwiw ps/nice gun |
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Post by kings6 on Oct 6, 2017 21:33:46 GMT -5
Frank is right, John loves to visit with people that have bought his guns. If I remember he has a book with all of them listed in it and what he did and when he did it.
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Post by princeout on Oct 6, 2017 21:39:29 GMT -5
Mart,
Your going to like that one! Its twin is in my avatar pic.
Tim
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custom makes it even better. We look forward to the range report.
