And this is the result when @BatteryOaksBilly is left alone with time on his hands and no adult supervision.
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And this is the result when @BatteryOaksBilly is left alone with time on his hands and no adult supervision.
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Yes. Used to be K&L Guns. It is now Carolina Firearms Training & Gun Sales. Owner was very nice. Retired cop. I invited him to the forum.
The shop is visible from Route 1 but is really on a small street that runs next to it. Left side of the road if headed north.
Here’s his card:
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357 * PYTHON * 1977
So, I had the ugly duckling with me today. Early 1980s Colt Agent. These came from the factory covered in tooling marks and with the low-grade finish. Fantastic lightweight carry guns.
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Hey Geezer are those Rogers grips on that K frame. I still have a set !!!!
@BatteryOaksBillyHey Geezer are those Rogers grips on that K frame. I still have a set !!!!
Thanks for sharing. I have some bad news for you. Those things are extremely fragile so be very careful what you shoot in it. I have one I bought in the 1900s. Mid 70s. It has shot somewhere about a Ga Zillion rounds of anything that will fit in the cylinder. Honestly, they are built to unbelievable stoutness.
What an amazing transformation. I apologize if this is rude but I'm dying to know:
Other than cosmetics, what else was done?
How long did it take?
Cost?
June 4, I received a Fedex shipping label, they received it June 8, they sent me an email June 13 letting me know they had received it!
August 11, I received a Sales Quotation including repair excess cylinder end play, replace springs as needed, refinish complete firearm standard polish blue, check function and range test. Price including shipping was $278.00, ($45/$220/$13). I called and told them to go ahead and paid.
August 21, I received an email from Roz in S&W customer service stating that Selmo, the refinisher, had some concerns and questions. Since it was rusted and pitted, it may not come out perfect, the trigger guard was dented and they would not be able to smooth it completely, the DPS and #'s on the left side-did I want to keep them or not and they would do their best to keep the lettering on the barrel. I told Roz to let Selmo do his best and that I knew it was a rough piece to begin with.
I am pretty sure Selmo has been there 42 years, 21 in the Performance Center.
Fedex dropped it off Sept 14. S&W were kind enough to include a new set of wood grips! I think they are Altamonts. I had already ordered a set of VZ tactical diamond grips which are shown in the picture. Easy experience, I am happy with the outcome. I may consider it again if I can get into another piece at the right price.
Not saying you did overspend at all... Sounds like you got it for a song. I just appreciate all the effort to restore the revolver.Sarcasm????? I hope.
View attachment 77105 There haven’t been many posts on the Wheelgun section so I thought I’d put my newest acquisition up. I stopped in a gun store on the way to the in-laws today in Raleigh and found this guy. It’s not collector quality, but I got a fair price from a good guy and I’m happy with my first Ruger wheelgun.
I just got a chubby....
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I just got a chubby....
@BatteryOaksBilly , using a different belt, that same sander would also smooth out those rough grips.Tell Billy Harbor Freight has belt sanders on special this week. Take them scratches out in no time.