Well, that was quick.

[Bassbob]

VERY nice Hans !
I must say, I don’t think this is the first time you’ve “walked in” on a deal; wasn’t there one where some guy couldn’t get his price and you made the buy right outside the store ? Or some such…
I’m probably mis-remembering it or it was somebody else…
Anyway, Congrats !

I seem to remember that too.

 

[BreakingWind]

Last time I checked, I still held the World Record for Consumption of Schlitz Malt Liquor by a Living White Man.

Just got **** shivers. Bad memories...

 

[HansGruber]

VERY nice Hans !
I must say, I don’t think this is the first time you’ve “walked in” on a deal; wasn’t there one where some guy couldn’t get his price and you made the buy right outside the store ? Or some such…
I’m probably mis-remembering it or it was somebody else…
Anyway, Congrats !

I’ve done that a couple of times.

Also had a couple (at the same dealer as this) where someone will come in with something to sell, my dealer said he wasn’t interested, but (points to me) “this guy might be…”. Bought a nice 3” 36-1 that way.

 

[wolfpack076]

Great find, looks amazing, good luck with it, CONGRATS

 

[BET7]

I picture Hans as the guy that lurks outside the LGS and asks people "What you got there" when he sees someone coming to the store to sell a firearm or two. Judging from his collection and this recent pick up, I may have to take up this practice myself .
But seriously Hans, very nice get. Much luck and congrats

 

[Keystone19250]

So, I was talkin’ with @Bassbob in the used gun thread, saying I was going to do a gun shop circuit…

45 minutes later, give or take, I’m filling out a 4473.

Walked into my local guy, nothing struck my fancy…and then someone else walked in, and had a trade-in. Nice blue S&W case. Opens it…it’s a revolver. Stainless. Clean.

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He trades it in on a nice Henry large-loop .44. I do the math in my head.

S&W 3” 686+ Deluxe. Not even a turn line.

Ask about it. Guy bought it for deer hunting up north, for bear. Shot it 14 times (1 box, leaving 6 or 7 rounds for carry). Decided he’d rather use his .44 Blackhawk.

His deal done, I ask to look at it. It’s…pristine.

Did I mention I did the math?

Look at my dealer…ask what he wants for it.

He laughs, and says I know what he’s in it for…give him $150 over trade, and we’re good.

So, as you know, there’s a 4473 involved. Guess that was a spoiler alert.

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I love 3” .357’s.

But wait isn’t that what she said??

Ok seriously great looking piece.

 

[deadduck357]

Congrats, looks great. 3" 686+ are fine.