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Post by CraigC on Jul 8, 2021 20:42:54 GMT -5
For years I've wanted a New Service, 1917 or if I was really lucky, a nice Shooting Master. Missed out on some deals, one in particular I remember was a 1917 cut to 4" with Micro sights added and some really nice stags for $250. Still kick myself for that one. I also remember an engraved .44Spl at Dixie Gun Works several years back. I encountered this 7½" .38-40 on Gunbroker a while back and decided it was time. It has what is left of the original finish with a good bore. Certainly doesn't hurt that it has old ivory on it. It chambers one of my favorite cartridges and I really need to get out and see what it'll do.   |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 8, 2021 20:54:05 GMT -5
What a magnificent old gun. The 38-40 is easily on my top five favorite revolver cartridges. Truth is, the cartridge is fairly close to the top of the list.
I'd sure like to see a range report on that one...
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Post by 470evans on Jul 9, 2021 10:03:45 GMT -5
I have acquired three New Services and have really come to appreciate them. I love the Ivory on yours and with that style of rampant Colt it should be in the 1909-1910 range with the improved lock work. Here are some pics of two of mine. The target one is a 1915 in 455 Eley with Medford rifling that was shipped to Canada and the other one is a 1920 in 45 Colt.   |
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Post by taffin on Jul 10, 2021 18:33:47 GMT -5
For years I've wanted a New Service, 1917 or if I was really lucky, a nice Shooting Master. Missed out on some deals, one in particular I remember was a 1917 cut to 4" with Micro sights added and some really nice stags for $250. Still kick myself for that one. I also remember an engraved .44Spl at Dixie Gun Works several years back. I encountered this 7½" .38-40 on Gunbroker a while back and decided it was time. It has what is left of the original finish with a good bore. Certainly doesn't hurt that it has old ivory on it. It chambers one of my favorite cartridges and I really need to get out and see what it'll do. BEAUTIFUL OLD SIXGUNS. HERE IS ONE OF MINE--IT SHOOTS. |
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Post by bullseye on Jul 10, 2021 19:31:29 GMT -5
Outstanding purchase!.. I regret that I have but one thumbs-up to give.
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Post by dobegrant on Jul 11, 2021 11:42:20 GMT -5
Very nice indeed
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Post by ddixie884 on Jul 15, 2021 4:35:16 GMT -5
Yes, congrats on an exceptional purchase.........
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Post by x101airborne on Jul 15, 2021 8:10:20 GMT -5
Oh man! Color me green with envy!
I bought one cheap in 32-20 with some of the nickel plating coming off. Didn't bother me in the least because the gun shop did not realize the grips were real ivory. I took it to the ranch to show my Father and havent seen it since. That big ole fat man can MOVE when properly motivated. I dont care, I will see it again someday and it makes him happy so its all good.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 15, 2021 19:21:49 GMT -5
Craig I’ve got a buddy that has a nickel 4” 38-40 I’d love to talk him out of it, yours is very nice.
Trapr
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Post by CraigC on Jul 18, 2021 11:14:16 GMT -5
Thanks! 4" is a really cool length for the big Colt DA's. The one I missed all those years ago had been cut to 4" and fitted with Micro sights. What a neat sixgun! I just missed an auction on one with King's sights because I forgot to bid on it.
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Post by dobegrant on Aug 13, 2021 20:07:54 GMT -5
That is a really nice find
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Post by tj3006 on Aug 16, 2021 6:39:03 GMT -5
A semi Retired gunsmith friend of mine has a 38/40 New Service. It is in pretty darned good shape I think it is about 5 inch.
It has an awful set of fake stag grips.
I might have bought it already but 1295.00 is just to much. I think 1100 would be as much as I would pay...tj
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Post by CraigC on Aug 17, 2021 11:25:10 GMT -5
I paid $1050 for this one but the ivory played a significant role in that.
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