Notes on review of Smith & Wesson (new) model 60 in .357 magnum-

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Ala Dan

Member in memoriam
Greeting's All,

Well, yesterday I had my first look at a new Smith & Wesson
model 60 in .357 magnum. Overall, fit and finish appeared
near perfect. Just a little larger than my vintage model 60
(1969-70) Chief's Special in .38 special caliber. Upon asking
permission to try the double action, the owner obliged with
no problems. I was a little disappointed, and actually I believe
the Taurus model 605 that I recently inspected would be
rated a little ahead of the Smith. The owner received this
gun via an insurance settlement, from the loss of a vintage
S&W model 60 like mine. Now, he (the owner) stated that
the insurance agent placed an order for this weapon with
a local FFL holder; and when the weapon arrived all he had
to do was "go pick it up". Question #1- was whose name
was the weapon registered in? Answer- very evasive, the
owner changed the subject. Question #2- how much did
it cost the insurance company? Answer- Uh! I think four
something? My final point to this membership, doesn't
that make that particular deal a "straw purchase";
provided that the weapon was purchased in the insurance
agent's name, and received by their client? If so, I don't
think this is a legal transaction.:( :eek: :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I, too, question the validity of the transaction.

The government wants us to perform a gun transaction just like going to the bathroom.

Not done till the paperwork is completed.

That gun is registered (maby) at the dealer level via his bound book. Who it is registered to is probably the agent who completed a 4473 to release it. Maby.

Now, since this is grey at best, maby the end user got it from the agent via private transaction.....not sale.

Multiple probablys and mabys above.

Or, nuther option, end user is jerkin your chain.

Interestipating indeed.

Sam
 
My detector is blinking amber, not red.

If I were the dealer involved, I would want a 4473 from the end user. But might be legal to do it as described if it was determined that the gun was gifted from the insurance company to the end user. Would want a written opinion from my local quasi friendly fed. But I may be overly cautious. Been audited by em and it ain't fun.

Sam
 
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