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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 7, 2012 12:34:38 GMT -5
I'm interested in acquiring an old Astra Terminator. For those not familiar with the model, they're like a 3" Lew Horton Smith. Interarms imported Astra in the mid-80's and hooked-up with Lew Horton for distribution (basically a limited run). Overall they were good guns but not on par with S&W. Most were blued 44 Magnums, though some stainless variants exist. Even more limited are 41 Magnum and 45 Colt Terminators. Here's what they look like:   Growing-up I got into them from watching the show "Hunter" starring Fred Dryer. He carried a blued 44 Terminator in seasons 3 - 4. Recently I bought the entire series on DVD and you guessed it.....I'm now on season 3. So if anyone has or knows of one for sale, please drop me a line at lee@singleactions.com. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by bagdadjoe on Aug 7, 2012 13:46:25 GMT -5
I had a stainless one in the late 80's and of course, wish I still had it. They're hard to find in any condition anymore. I've stalked the shows looking since I sold it and have yet to snag one. Mine was surprisingly accurate. Good luck in finding one.
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shorty500
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Post by shorty500 on Aug 8, 2012 9:14:14 GMT -5
contact Berrys Trading Post in Corinth,MS. They have a blued .44 Astra Terminator in stock rite now. Dont remember asking price. Phone 6622875010 and ask for Frank. He might make you a great deal shipped to your local ffl holder.
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Post by shorty500 on Aug 8, 2012 9:40:24 GMT -5
sorry but dont recall price on tag and they are closed on Wensday
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 8, 2012 10:39:08 GMT -5
Thanks. I'll give them a ring first thing tomorrow. I'm definitely interested if the price is right. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by Boge Quinn on Aug 8, 2012 10:58:20 GMT -5
Beautiful piece!
Don't worry, Lee, I won't call!
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Post by robl on Aug 8, 2012 11:38:41 GMT -5
So do you have a HKP9s yet?
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 8, 2012 12:28:16 GMT -5
So do you have a HKP9s yet? Ahh, seasons 1 & 2. No, I don't have much of an interest in those. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by shorty500 on Aug 8, 2012 13:32:58 GMT -5
oh yeah lil info about the TERMINATOR since i did handle it. Seems well made and has ben taken care of. No box. Wouldnt be afraid to try it ouT but i will stick with bounty hunter smith
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Post by akray on Aug 8, 2012 13:34:25 GMT -5
Someone in my area had a 2" or 3" Astra double action 44 Magnum for sale last year for a mid $200.00 price. I saw the ad and contacted the person, hoping that it might be a Terminator. Alas, when I met up with the lady, I saw that it had been shortened with a hacksaw, and not a very sharp hacksaw at that. It also had the factory grip with the factory wood panels so I passed on it. I was thinking of "Hunter" the whole time I was waiting to see the gun too.
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Post by tucsonmike on Aug 8, 2012 17:54:53 GMT -5
Astra Terminator-I owned one years ago-one of the early ones done up by John Jovino Co of NYC-As I recall, Astra made them up later in their own plant overseas- Mine was smooth,slick,accurate-wish I still had it!
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Post by Frank V on Aug 8, 2012 17:56:09 GMT -5
Beautiful piece! Don't worry, Lee, I won't call! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 9, 2012 9:46:09 GMT -5
I just called and they can't find it. Apparently it sold. I was really hoping to land this one, but oh well.....maybe I'll find another one down the road. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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Post by shorty500 on Aug 9, 2012 11:11:07 GMT -5
i will double check either tomorrow or Saturday because kind of doubt they sold it since last Saturday.
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 9, 2012 11:49:33 GMT -5
Thanks. It was kind of odd. They couldn't find it and didn't know if it sold. If it's still there I'm interested. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" |
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