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Post by tacomaslim on Jan 19, 2024 22:19:56 GMT -5
I really need to stay off Gunbroker. Attachments:
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Post by tacomaslim on Jan 19, 2024 22:22:08 GMT -5
It's a little rough, perfect for a custom project I have in mind!
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Post by contender on Jan 19, 2024 22:49:35 GMT -5
A FT .44,, even in such condition,, would be snagged by me for that amount. That's why I stay off GB.
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Post by tacomaslim on Jan 20, 2024 0:16:02 GMT -5
A FT .44,, even in such condition,, would be snagged by me for that amount. That's why I stay off GB. It was a quick look through the pics, no transfer bar, done deal. Very surprised to find it with that as a "buy it now" price. |
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Post by gnappi on Jan 20, 2024 0:24:48 GMT -5
Nice flat top, and from the pic whatever project you have lined up, it looks like you got a GR8 start!
I need to stay off Gunbroker and Florida gun trader, out of Gun shops and Gun Shows. That or leave much of the contents of my wallet at home.
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Post by sixshot on Jan 20, 2024 3:07:38 GMT -5
That's a beautiful platform for a rebuild, congratulations!
Dick
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 20, 2024 6:35:32 GMT -5
My thoughts the same as Dick's. Perfect for a refurbish or base gun...
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Post by tentcamper on Jan 20, 2024 8:47:51 GMT -5
A good score! I have a very hard time passing a Ruger over, especially at that price AND a flattop!
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Post by contender on Jan 20, 2024 8:54:24 GMT -5
I'll go against the grain a little here. This place is known to have quite a few folks who enjoy building custom guns. But since the gene pool of OM, FT's in .44 mag keeps shrinking,, I'd try & keep it "as is" and enjoy it as a shooter. Or at the most a top quality re-bluing job to restore it's beauty. Since there were only 29860 of them built,, with a total of (3) barrel lengths,, the production numbers are low enough to save one as it was built. Maybe clean it up, re-blue it,, and enjoy it as Bill intended to be.
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Post by hunter01 on Jan 20, 2024 9:26:25 GMT -5
I initially thought “uh, decent price but not great”. Then I realized it was a flat top! You done good……you done real good! Id have no qualms rebuilding it into whatever you’d like. There are plenty of pristine examples left for the museums.
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Post by tacomaslim on Jan 20, 2024 20:22:21 GMT -5
I'll go against the grain a little here. This place is known to have quite a few folks who enjoy building custom guns. But since the gene pool of OM, FT's in .44 mag keeps shrinking,, I'd try & keep it "as is" and enjoy it as a shooter. Or at the most a top quality re-bluing job to restore it's beauty. Since there were only 29860 of them built,, with a total of (3) barrel lengths,, the production numbers are low enough to save one as it was built. Maybe clean it up, re-blue it,, and enjoy it as Bill intended to be. It's not going to be a full custom. The barrel has some pitting on the end. Depending on the severity I will likely have it cut to 5 1/2, custom front sight, flush to the barrel end target ejector housing, steel grip frame and reblue. The cylinder looks to have a bit of pitting as well. If a black powder chamfer helps clean that up then probably do that as well. |
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Post by bigmuddy on Jan 20, 2024 21:07:56 GMT -5
I would’ve grabbed that one too. Congrats on a nice score. Were it mine I might have it shortened to 4 5/8” but that would be it.
If you change the grip frame I’d be interested in buying the aluminum XR3. I much prefer them on my OM’s.
Dan
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 20, 2024 21:28:22 GMT -5
As long as it's a good shooter, I probably wouldn't do anything to it. Just shoot it as is.
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