Revolver Picture Thread

Picked up this 1988 Model 64-3 with 3" barrel today. It has an interesting history.

So, the story is that it was carried by a CMPD detective for a time, but this is not verified. Seller worked in a local city government. This pistol was stolen from his car in 2010 and recovered from a convicted felon, along with some drugs, at a late night diner type restaurant. It as held in evidence for years and then returned to the seller. I have the police reports from the gun theft report and later restaurant arrest.

I talked to the restaurant security guard this evening. His name and cell are on the police report. He observed the felon handling the revolver under a table and then concealing it poorly, all while acting odd. The restaurant is posted against carry. The security guard called police. When the police arrived, the guy went to and tried to stash the revolver in the bathroom. Didn't work, obviously. Police discovered that he was an intoxicated felon in possession of a stolen firearm and drugs. Guy was arrested and gun went into evidence for a few years, until 2013 convictions. Police returned it to the seller. All kinds of additional documents available from the case. Might even try to talk to the felon. :)

 
Putting some tung oil on some previously unfinished Goncalo Alves Badgers. First time that I have done this....we'll see how it goes.

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After one still slightly wet coat...(still a work in progress)
 
Geezer said:
Your ability to find these fine revolvers is amazing.
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Amazing....or sad, because I spend so much time trolling for them. Ha. Seriously though, many good deals have walked right up to me or been then result of friends sending a text or other alert.

I credit my friends and revolver enthusiasts who have slightly different interests with many of these finds. They will run across something online, at a local shop, gun show, etc., and send me a text if it might of interest. I try to return the favor.
 
Those look great. The grain of the wood really stands out.
 
Geezer said:
Those look great. The grain of the wood really stands out.
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Thanks. It's funny...I am posting this like I actually did something. David at Badger made the grips. I wiped them down a couple times with an old sock soaked with Tung oil. Total 15 minutes of effort spread across 3 days. Ha.


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Just took a few to the range.



Is this a "Which one doesn't belong?" photo?



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Is this a "Which one doesn't belong?" photo?
 
Geezer said:
Is this a "Which one doesn't belong?" photo?
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No. No. If that was the case, would have put a semi-auto in there. Smith and Colt revolvers play nice together. They live in my safe as one big happy integrated revolver community.
 
This may be the revolver that started it all. Not this one exactly, but one just like it...a Smith & Wesson 19-5 made in 1982-83. This is one of the first non-pinned or recessed produced with a serial of 141KXXX.

About the same time, I was in elementary school in Houston, TX. We visited the Harris County Sheriff's Department with Cub Scouts, probably in 1985 or so. I remember the revolvers. Looked very big to me. Large wooden grips hung at about eye level. 42 now and still remember them.







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4" 19 or 66 is the best looking revolver, imo. Just looks right.

Also my first experience with revos as my dad carried one as a cop in the late 60's/70's.
 
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Yeah, that thing just wouldn't look right with sweatpants.
 
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Yeah, that thing just wouldn't look right with sweatpants.
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Yea, it's sort of formal. I don't wear a watch, or cuff links, or anything like that...sort of think that a nice revolver (even if concealed) is an appropriate accessory.
 
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What brand of holster is that?

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TT Gunleather is the manufacturer. KX Lightweight is the model.

TT Gunleather is one of my favorites. Have quite a few of Tim's holsters. The KX Lightweight is probably my favorite IWB. Sits deep, secure, super slim, and canted forward so the grip angles up for easy concealment.
 
Picked up my Charter Arms .40 Pitbull from @TARHEELSTATE today. Here's a comparison to the Rossi .357 I had with me:

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The Rossi is a 2" .357, in a somewhat odd config. Basically the frame is similar to a J, but the six-shot cylinder is similar to a K. The CA revolver is almost the same size, and fits ~95% perfect into the holster @chiefjason made for the Rossi. (Much better fit than the Rossi was into a J or K sized holster).

A couple pics of the CA in the Rossi holster. I'd be willing to carry it this way, but will have CJ make me a custom one in black in the near future.

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The finish is claimed to be "black-nitrided". Overall, I really like the color. But, it's the second worst finishing job on anything I own. The PS90 will probably always hold that record.

Here's the worst looking spot...a big run right at the end of the barrel:

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Since it'll be carried and shot, I really don't care. I even plan on picking up the black 9mm version whenever I run across it at the right price.
 
Needed something stainless in my waistband while hauling bags of mulch around the yard today. Good thing that it started raining...now that nonsense is over and I can sit here playing on the Interweb.

Smith & Wesson Model 649 (1995)

 
Adopted another Model 64...a 64-3 with 3" barrel, made in the mid-80s. This came from forum member @BBD280. Was delivered to my favorite FFL, @TARHEELSTATE

I can't imagine what the finish would look like if this had been a blued gun. It's been around, but the stainless steel holds up well. It is mechanically rock solid. Excellent lock up and trigger pull. The only problem...it was GROSS inside. Decades of congealed and hardened lubricant on everything. This is not BBD280's doing...he only had the gun for a short while. It came to him that way.

My guess, is that this was some sort of private security agency gun. Shot little, carried a lot, and lubed with tar and bubble gum. The security guard types are not "gun people," almost as a rule, and will lube a revolver with any nasty old bottle of goo laying around. A real police agency has armorers and other folks to look after things. All of this is speculation. Have no idea. Regardless, this is an excellent revolver and it cleaned up well.

Looks okay on the outside. I wiped it down, but that's about it:


"33" carved into the grip. Hmmmm.


Let's see what's going on in there....Oh man. This doesn't even tell half the story. It was in every crack and spring.



Had to tear everything down...Q-Tips, Goo Gone, CLP, Slip2000. Time to get to work.



Here it is. All clean (on the inside) with the appropriate about of lube. It took hours. Too tired to do the rest tonight.




EDIT - This evening with a new Hogue Bantam Grip at the range (Firepower - Matthews, NC)
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Sometimes I buy snub nose revolver-related items just because...well, that's what I do. Found these weird and ugly Colt D Frame grips on Gunbroker. Cannot identify the manufacturer, but they look a lot like the old Bianchi lightning grips designed to shield the hammer.

My first thought is that these are both ugly and impractical. They shield the hammer, presumably for snag-free deep concealment, but are absolutely HUGE compared to standard grips. They add an inch + to the grip length. Stupid. I want to learn more about the manufacturer. Will strip them and cut them down if no collector value. Anyone seen these before? @Cocked & Locked or @g-dad?






 
Those things are huge!
 
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