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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 15, 2009 13:38:34 GMT -5
I just got a Herter's over on GB.
Are there any pitfalls to look out for when checking one of these over?
In addition a question for Mr. Taffin:
Referencing Taffin Tests the .38-40;
"Since I had two Herter's .401 Powermags, ... I found a standard-sized single action grip frame and ebony grips to replace the comfortable, but cumbersome PowerMag grip frame."
Was this a straight-forward swap or a skilled gunsmith only proposition?
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Post by taffin on Jun 15, 2009 14:30:35 GMT -5
I DON'T KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS CONNECTED TO HERTER'S POWER MAGS. JUST LOOK IT OVER AS YOU WOULD ANY SA. THE SWAP WAS STRAIGHTFORWARD; SO EASY I COULD DO IT..
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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 15, 2009 14:37:29 GMT -5
Thank you, sir.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 15, 2009 15:27:34 GMT -5
There's an article on my website with some history on the 401 Powermag if you're interested. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 15, 2009 15:47:38 GMT -5
Mr. Martin, I have read that article quite s few times. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. In fact, that article is what got me hankering for one. I'm a sucker for the underdog.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 15, 2009 15:55:02 GMT -5
Glad you liked it. Herters might be an underdog, but they're a really well built single-action. You got a deal at $320. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 15, 2009 16:24:49 GMT -5
That $320 includes shipping  Thats less than the max bid I put down on the one on AA. |
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Post by Mark Terry on Jun 16, 2009 16:31:55 GMT -5
I've run across a Herter's that'sin decent shape (from the pictures). Price is a little less than Aggie's gun but it's a 44 Mag, I think (somehow the guy doesn't seem to know).
This probably ain't a Powermag. Question is: Is it worth it? (I don't have a Herter's...)
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 16, 2009 17:13:22 GMT -5
Yes, depending on condition, the book at work has the Herter's guns (and it doesn't break them down by caliber) in the 400-1000 range depending on finish wear and mechanical condition
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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 16, 2009 20:27:29 GMT -5
I've run across a Herter's that'sin decent shape (from the pictures). Price is a little less than Aggie's gun but it's a 44 Mag, I think (somehow the guy doesn't seem to know). This probably ain't a Powermag. Question is: Is it worth it? (I don't have a Herter's...) You should get it just to have something to make your friends look at you funny when you show it off with pride. You can always put it on gunbroker with a Herteresque description if you hate it. I heard a rumor all the cool kids were getting a Herter's,so I got mine. |
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Post by Mark Terry on Jun 16, 2009 20:51:11 GMT -5
Well now, I always wanted to be a cool kid.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 16, 2009 22:08:39 GMT -5
Yes, depending on condition, the book at work has the Herter's guns (and it doesn't break them down by caliber) in the 400-1000 range depending on finish wear and mechanical condition What book are you looking at?  ? Herters single-actions don't start low-end at $400 and go to $1,000. Most Herters in good to very good condition go for around $250 - $300. Excellent is $400 or so, and like new brings $450 - $500. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 17, 2009 7:14:30 GMT -5
it's a 44 Mag, I think (somehow the guy doesn't seem to know). Had a thought - the guy many not know if it's a .44 MAG, because they were only marked .44 CAL. But the Herter's .44 CAL is a .44 Mag. |
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 17, 2009 11:47:55 GMT -5
The book I looked at was a guide to rare and obscure arms, and this may be a case of book value and what they're selling for being way out in lef tfield from one another, it's happened before
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 17, 2009 11:49:59 GMT -5
The book I looked at was a guide to rare and obscure arms, and this may be a case of book value and what they're selling for being way out in lef tfield from one another, it's happened before Get another book....they're way off. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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? Herters single-actions don't start low-end at $400 and go to $1,000.