My new(ish) revolver.

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Tamara

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At the small and sparsely-attended show here in K-town this past weekend, I was working a table for a friend selling knives. I didn't get a chance to really stroll the floor 'til Sunday noonish, and was underwhelmed, since I was looking for old wheelguns, not new Glocks or Taurii. There were a few moderately interesting pieces: a bobbed-hammer 2.5" Model 66, a pinned-barrel 4" Model 64 with nice stag grips, a lone 5-screw M&P that wasn't too outrageously priced, and a nickel 3" RB Model 13-3 that was tagged at $500.

In one case, however, tucked away amongst a bunch of old Colt Pocket Autos, Mauser HSc's and such, was the find of the show: a 4" 624 and a 4" 625-3. The .45 was tagged at four bills, and the .44 stickered @ $425. Trying hard to remain nonchalant, I indicated to the guy behind the table that I might be interested in the 625. He chatted for a moment about Lew Horton this and didja-know-this-thing-needs-moonclips that while I just nodded noncommitally. "I really need to raise some cash," he said "seems all I've been doing this show is trading". "Would you take $350 out the door?" I replied.

Now I have a 4" 625-3 to go with my 5" 625-4. The serial # dates it to late 1989, and I got that rubber Hogue abomination off the thing as fast as I could and put some Altamont grips I had lying around on it. I am such a proud momma; pictures to follow... :D
 
Tap, tap, tap ...

I am waiting for the picture.... (I wander what sort of knife will be matched to this one...) ;) :D
 
Locky you! I have a 4 inch Model 26 and a 4 inch 625, but have never come across a 3 inch. Let us know how it shoots in comparison to your longer barreled version. :confused:
 
Between the PC 13 and this, I really loathe you. I mean, I really do. :(

And to think, I talked myself out of this show. "Save for the custom 1911 you've been wanting. There won't be anything there." I am a doofus.
 
Here 'tis...

...with a damascus & mother of pearl Kim Breed custom:
 

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Sweet! ;) There best deals are usually those found at the end of a show when vendors don't really want to pack everything back up! Congrats :D
 
Excellent piece and great price. No brother for it at the show???

I prefer the 4", but I have those soft grips.:D My hands can get all bloody and sweaty. However, I'm certain some of us just "glow.":D
 
Very nice.

But whenever I see one of those posed shots, I can't help but think of the guy that posted a picture of his Makarov with a broken wheel from a golf trolley and a spoon full of pudding.

I find the selection of books more revealing however, you're certainly a conundrum.

Mike H
 
Recognize the grips?
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Yep! :)

Finally, after a half-dozen or so pairs, got some grips on the 25-5 that are a great fit and look good to boot.

I predict an Oleg pic or two so I can brag myself...but first, off to the range tomorrow to bust some rocks and prove that they're the real thing for this revolver.

What show? Not the Holloway at the fairgrounds was it? This time of the year, it's hotter than hell in the Jacobs Bldg.

buzz...

Priorities, my friend, priorities...LOL!
 
ahhh...for the days of gun shows & reasonable prices :(

It should be a nice revo, congrats, Tamara.

I confess that 624 would have had my attention, though, even if I do have two .44's:D
 
Nice Pic T!
Attractive revolver, interesting books, and a cute gargoyle....
Just like mine..... the gargoyle that is.

But my N frame is a 44 with the "abominable" grips... Can't agree on everything I guess ;)
 
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