It is definitely in "shooter" condition finish wise ----- The seller was asking $550 for it (the price of any pre-lock full size short barrel revolver is stupid high if they are in great condition )
--- I didnt have 550, but i had a Glock .40 cal that i despised (its a fine gun, and i have other Glocks, - but my hands dont fit this one and the finger grooves are always in the wrong spot )
---- I actually wanted a 2.5" K frame more than common sense dictated, so i offered him my Glock plus a c-note
--- yes, i could have realized more by selling the Glock outright elsewhere, but by then , this snubbie would have been gone
I can't say the gun looks abused -- but definitely neglected ---- the flip side is there is absolutely no flame cutting on the top strap and the timing and lockup are like a new one ! turnline is even minimal --- it must have just spent a great deal of time bouncing around someone's glovebox or something like that
Any idea on how to minimize the appearance of the freckling on this one?
The grips are not that great , so a set of round butt Magnas will be in order as soon as i can
Some folks may say i got "hosed" on trading a gen 4 Glock plus money for this --- but hey, i am the one smiling (and hopefully the other guy is too) --- because i will actually use this rascal --- i may have valued a -5 a bit high, but i just dont come across the short barrel guns that often
--gone and soon to be long forgotten ! --
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Smith 19-5 1982 or 83 era , not pinned
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As i mentioned --- its not the prettiest, but i suspect the round count is low --- i may have been shaving it pretty close on the nitty gritty financial details of my trade, but this morning, i am still smiling
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