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Post by x101airborne on Jan 27, 2020 7:42:28 GMT -5
After you shoot it and "if" you don't want to keep it, I personally guarantee you your money back plus shipping. Seriously, I am marking right of first refusal if you ever want to get rid of it.
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Post by mar on Jan 27, 2020 8:45:56 GMT -5
I’m second in line😄
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simple45
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Post by simple45 on Jan 27, 2020 11:26:48 GMT -5
Offers noted but I think I’ll be keeping it haha.I did decide to buy it I called the owner today. I will probably pick it up later this week. I’ll start getting some rounds loaded up for it. appreciate all the feedback and the encouraging words on buying it, not like I need any other reasons to buy more guns lol. now I’ll have to get barranti to make me some leather for it. I’ll get some pictures once I have the gun in hand
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Post by x101airborne on Jan 27, 2020 21:00:33 GMT -5
Offers noted but I think I’ll be keeping it haha.I did decide to buy it I called the owner today. I will probably pick it up later this week. I’ll start getting some rounds loaded up for it. appreciate all the feedback and the encouraging words on buying it, not like I need any other reasons to buy more guns lol. now I’ll have to get barranti to make me some leather for it. I’ll get some pictures once I have the gun in hand LOL! Ill buy the holster as well. Wouldn't want you to be out any Coke money. LOL.
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Post by rjm52 on Jan 28, 2020 22:28:20 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice gun... Other than maybe a different heat treating and the recessed chambers, anyone know if there is any major difference between an Outdooesman of that period and the Model 27, or really pre-27. Both have the same length cylinder but of course the pre-27 has the fully checkered topstrap and barrel rib. I have a 1952 6" pre-27 and a 1952 4" Heavy Duty and have started loading and shooting 38-44 ammo in both rather than messing with .357s in the pre-27. Thanks...Bob
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 29, 2020 8:21:14 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice gun... Other than maybe a different heat treating and the recessed chambers, anyone know if there is any major difference between an Outdooesman of that period and the Model 27, or really pre-27. Both have the same length cylinder but of course the pre-27 has the fully checkered topstrap and barrel rib. I have a 1952 6" pre-27 and a 1952 4" Heavy Duty and have started loading and shooting 38-44 ammo in both rather than messing with .357s in the pre-27. Thanks...Bob ***** The .38-44 was made for hopped up .38 Special to increase PENETRATION of automobile flesh in the Cops & Robber era.Today we could make a car from a couple of those fenders! In the arcane world of metallurgy & heat treatment, I try not to assume anything, other than the strongest .38 of the day is not the strength equal of a Blackhawk, let alone the 5-shot Freedom Arms M-353 (M-83 in .357 Mag). Smith & Wesson has long been known for good steel and heat treatment in cylinders.... yet, the .357 Mag and by extension .38 Special represents a huge span of revolver sizes and strengths. The Outdoorsman with 180 and even 200 should provide plenty of thump, but I would keep it comfortably below the ceiling. Obviously, it was understood back then that it is good to wrap some meat around power. Those guns hold an intrinsic dignity of fine arms making, to be conserved. David Bradshaw
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Post by bamagreg on Jan 29, 2020 11:30:57 GMT -5
For just $21,000 more you can pick up one owned by Elmer Keith listed now on Gunbroker.
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Post by rjm52 on Jan 29, 2020 15:33:39 GMT -5
...yea, I posted that over in the Links...a little much for my pocketbook...
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Post by Frank V on Jan 30, 2020 14:53:24 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice gun... Other than maybe a different heat treating and the recessed chambers, anyone know if there is any major difference between an Outdooesman of that period and the Model 27, or really pre-27. Both have the same length cylinder but of course the pre-27 has the fully checkered topstrap and barrel rib. I have a 1952 6" pre-27 and a 1952 4" Heavy Duty and have started loading and shooting 38-44 ammo in both rather than messing with .357s in the pre-27. Thanks...Bob ***** The .38-44 was made for hopped up .38 Special to increase PENETRATION of automobile flesh in the Cops & Robber era.Today we could make a car from a couple of those fenders! In the arcane world of metallurgy & heat treatment, I try not to assume anything, other than the strongest .38 of the day is not the strength equal of a Blackhawk, let alone the 5-shot Freedom Arms M-353 (M-83 in .357 Mag). Smith & Wesson has long been known for good steel and heat treatment in cylinders.... yet, the .357 Mag and by extension .38 Special represents a huge span of revolver sizes and strengths. The Outdoorsman with 180 and even 200 should provide plenty of thump, but I would keep it comfortably below the ceiling. Obviously, it was understood back then that it is good to wrap some meat around power. Those guns hold an intrinsic dignity of fine arms making, to be conserved. David Bradshaw David, I have never seen it stated so well! I'm another (though I don't own one) who feels these guns are a piece of history & should be preserved un altered. Enjoy it, but don't alter it! Thank you!
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simple45
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Post by simple45 on Jan 31, 2020 17:05:45 GMT -5
I picked up my outdoorsman today. I’m still drooling but I mean it when I say it literally looks like the gun left the factory yesterday not 70 years ago. There isn’t a nick or mark on it. the balance and feel of this gun in hand is perfect in every sense of the word. i will try and get pictures uploaded later. obviously I am very very happy! First rounds will be fired first light tomorrow morn. Thankyou to everyone who posted about this model and the words of encouragement.
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Post by x101airborne on Feb 1, 2020 16:26:08 GMT -5
I stand by my promise to buy it if you don't like it. LOL. Glad you are happy. Enjoy the old girl and give her a good home for life. Anxiously awaiting pics.
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Post by Frank V on Feb 1, 2020 22:09:16 GMT -5
Simple45, congratulations! I'm sure you'll enjoy it, you have a really nice handgun. I'm sure most of us would enjoy a range report. Thanks.
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Post by simple45 on Feb 3, 2020 8:32:46 GMT -5
Simple45, congratulations! I'm sure you'll enjoy it, you have a really nice handgun. I'm sure most of us would enjoy a range report. Thanks. I have pics to post. I don’t have the picture account does anyone want to help me out? Thanks
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Post by simple45 on Feb 3, 2020 8:52:28 GMT -5
So Saturday evening I put 100 rounds of mixed .38 loads I had around. A few heavy plus p loadings. I had my press on .45 colt so I didn’t have any fresh loads worked up but that’s in the process this week. I bought some 158 gr hardcast and a pound of 2400 powder to start loading this week. The double action is so smooth with the wide trigger that I did most of my shooting that way. I stepped back to 75 yards and shot single action with some heavier loads and all hits were in the black on a nra 25 yard target. The single action is better than a few of my rugers that had action jobs and custom work. pure pleasure to shoot no felt recoil muzzle barely rises on the shot. instant favorite. I am having arealhard time deciding on what leather to get for it and which style. The finish is perfect not a mark on it I have never been a collector but I caught myself wiping it down right after shooting. I could live with this gun by my side everywhere except the wilderness areas I venture to in western Wyoming.
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