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What to do with old S&W 38 revolver?
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It was designed for a “ fight in a phone booth “……when phone booths were common.
I thought it was elevators, or bad breath distance...It was designed for a “ fight in a phone booth “……when phone booths were common.
although if you were Bob Munden (RIP) or Jerry Miculek, 200 yards might be doable. YMMV.
Very nice! That's a quality piece and most likely has fine mechanical accuracy. They can just be harder to shoot well than a full size revolver. If you take some time to practice with it, you'll no doubt get a lot better with it.
JHZR2
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Nice revolver. I be,I eve the original 36 was called a Chief’s Special.
While I’m not a huge fan of the snub nose, they had their place.
You’ll need to show some more of it. It looks like the blue is well worn - was it carried or holstered? A good condition Smith of that era is beautiful. The bluing can be so clear and mirrorlike it’s amazing. Of course on a snub there isn’t the surface area to reflect, but they’re nice regardless, and obviously yours has sentimental alike too.
I’m glad you’re keeping it. It beats anything made modern by a huge margin.
While I’m not a huge fan of the snub nose, they had their place.
You’ll need to show some more of it. It looks like the blue is well worn - was it carried or holstered? A good condition Smith of that era is beautiful. The bluing can be so clear and mirrorlike it’s amazing. Of course on a snub there isn’t the surface area to reflect, but they’re nice regardless, and obviously yours has sentimental alike too.
I’m glad you’re keeping it. It beats anything made modern by a huge margin.
All you negative Nancy's obviously haven't paid attention or you'd know that gun is good for easily 50-60 yards off hand by watching various tv shows where it is used.
Not between father and son, in the OP state.
Besides, he already has possession of it.
The result of his father’s passing.
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OP does not list their location, nor do you.
Even in the DPRM an inherited gun does not need to be transferred at an FFL.
Well the Steelers blanket on the bed in the background is a hint. Guess you were never a cop.
I can’t say if it was carried or carried. Dad bought ift off great family friend probably 20 years ago plus
Easy $350............
If you need more convincing, it's what Commissioner Frank Reagan carries as his duty and off duty weapon.
Absolutely correct.
KEEP it. My old S&W was worth $1500. Never know how much a special serial number is worth.
The old S&W models were much better quality than the ones today
The old S&W models were much better quality than the ones today
You chose wisely. Whatever works.
