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Added a couple of S&Ws

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Over the past couple of months I've been working on replacing a few of the guns that were sold off while I was in the hospital last winter and not expected to make it. Some will be easy and a few I doubt I'll ever be able to replace even if I do see one. What's been done is done and I've been able to pick a few.

I bought these two .357s about six weeks ago and finally had time to get some pictures. One really nice Model 19 and a beater Model 586 ( looks much better in the photos).
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The Pachmayr's have to go and I'm deciding what to do with the 586. Just knock down the rust and leave it be? Have it refinished in a more utilitarian style(Cerakote)? Do something really special like a deep blue refinish, gold bead front sight or maybe even have the frame case colored? That sure would be different! :D

Here's the rest of the pack.
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Along with the new kids are my Victory Model, Model 17, Model 1917, Second Model Hand Ejector .455, and my Model 29.

I've picked up a couple long guns too, need to get outside for some better light but it was raining for most of the day.
I have a long way to go but it will be fun getting there. Thank God they didn't get into my Winchesters or Marlins, but the 1911's took a beating. :(

jb 8)
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Very nice
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Glad you are still around, best of luck at rebuilding your collection.

I sold a S&W 586 (Nickel) that was in excellent condition. I was thrilled for the price I got at the time. Unfortunately S&W stopped producing the 586 a short time later and the prices have skyrocketed. I haven't seen another in the same condition.
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Glad your around to rebuild your collection! very nice..I also have a few Smiths and love to see them in good homes
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Nice haul. I actually those little grips on the 19. Those Grippers would have to go though. I think if you refinish the 586, you should consider having S&W do it. They have different grades of bluing to offer and it would be a provable factory finish if you keep your invoice.
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44shooter wrote:Nice haul. I actually those little grips on the 19. Those Grippers would have to go though. I think if you refinish the 586, you should consider having S&W do it. They have different grades of bluing to offer and it would be a provable factory finish if you keep your invoice.

Great idea! Didn't know they offered refinishing. High polish blue is listed at $275 which sounds down right reasonable.
Thanks!

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I have some Smiths too. I wouldn't exactly call that 586 a beater and personally I wouldn't refinish it but it`s yours.
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Booger Bill wrote:I have some Smiths too. I wouldn't exactly call that 586 a beater and personally I wouldn't refinish it but it`s yours.
It looks a lot better in the pictures than it does in person. Going to start with some new grips and a new front sight. I really dislike those red ramp sights. From there I'll decide if I'm going to have it re-blued. I've only had that done one other time and wouldn't do it to an historically significant firearm but this one seems to be screaming at me to do something with it. I don't mind a warn/ well used finish but this one was just neglected and abused and I think it deserves a do over.

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Beautiful shooters. :mrgreen:
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Like the others have said, very nice collection.
2ndovc wrote:Over the past couple of months I've been working on replacing a few of the guns that were sold off while I was in the hospital last winter and not expected to make it. Some will be easy and a few I doubt I'll ever be able to replace...
True -- but that's a better alternative versus that other option...

Good luck. Glad you're still here!

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Nice looking collection.
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