Pics of a couple of recent acquisitions...

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Pics of a couple of recent acquisitions...

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After much saving and years of wanting, here are my 2 new acquisitions. A 1948 standard Model 71 and a S&W Model 58. Apparently I like oddball calibers lol
I got the Model 71 for $1800 and the 58 for $1000, so I think I did okay. Not great deals, but just fair deals for 2021.
I’ve only shot the Model 71 a few times so far and the 41 none yet, but I intend to change all that soon.

Sorry the pics suck, but it’s something lol
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Very nice tools! You probably already know that those simple, unadorned grips on your Smith are quite valuable. They only made that size & style for the 58, so very few. Very cool.


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I think you did good.....like you said, "a fair price".....not a lot of 58's out there. Love a big bore N frame with no sights for social work......I have a 29 like that....

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That 71 is special and I congratulate you on it's acquisition but man that 58 is the princess of cool. I've owned a couple and only let them get away to brother LEOS. A retired state trooper friend still has one that is "as new" but of course it will be under his coffins pillow.
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Hey! I know a guy that likes model 71s! :D

You oughta seen ole Allan (the gun show organizer) trying to talk me outta one of mine :lol:
I just laughed at him. Especially after pointing out that the deluxe had $750 worth of sights and sling swivels.
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They look nice.
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Thanks guys!

I should also add a thank you to Vance for hooking me up with a few things to get started reloading for the .348!

I was wondering if you ever sold either of those 71s this weekend, Vance. I would’ve liked to have witnessed the attempted negotiation lol
I sure wouldn’t have moved on either of them either......
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Two great acquisitions, congratulations... 8)
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After owning a 86 Winchester , the natural progression is the 71!
Fantastic firearms. Both classics in there own right.
Good stuff is not cheap, it's only going up from here.
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A feller could consider himself "all set" with those two. 8)
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I'm a 41 Magnum fan - I like that Model 58! 8)

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I have never held a .41 Mag, but they have earned a good reputation. I would never turn one down if it were offered for a cylinder full of "try this" at a gun range.
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Id love to shoot and reload for a Model 58.
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Paying up for top quality is something you'll rarely regret. Beautiful guns!
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Certainly two I beautiful classics there !


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