Tried this on the semiauto forum...no response. Understandable. Anyway, I saw a Remington model 51 offered for $350 at my local shop. 380 ACP, nickelled, in good shape aesthetically. Didn't disassemble. Slide moves well, spring power is good, black grips show some normal wear. Original mag.
This thing's kinda caught my eye...I like it. Googling shows some info, but what I've seen doesn't show any nickelled 51s, only blued.
Should I get it? On the one hand I like its lines and such...on the other, I don't think I'd want a non-standard finish. If I were to get an old piece like this I'd prefer its finish to be original.
This thing's kinda caught my eye...I like it. Googling shows some info, but what I've seen doesn't show any nickelled 51s, only blued.
Should I get it? On the one hand I like its lines and such...on the other, I don't think I'd want a non-standard finish. If I were to get an old piece like this I'd prefer its finish to be original.