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June 17, 2013
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I picked it up first thing and was excited to have it. When I got it home and gave it a good cleaning I realized that it wasn't as pristine as I originally thought. There's a large scratch on the left side of the frame under the cylinder and the start of some pitting on that side as well. There's some road rash on the bottom sides of the grip as well.
In a weird way I'm kind of glad. This way I won't feel bad about stuffing it in a holster and wearing it around the property here. As best I can tell, it was manufactured in 1979.
Here's a couple of lousy pics. I have lousy camera skills, so these are about the best I can do. I'll try to get some better ones tomorrow morning when the light's better. Anyway:
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April 20, 2010
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Sweet!
I agree with you, a gun that shows a little use provides a lot more enjoyment than a safe queen.
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
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January 24, 2009
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That just means it's got some character to it.
Looks like it should be a good shooter, congrats on your find!
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May 2, 2009
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Nice find--the ones with scratches get shot more than nice safe queens... go out and enjoy it.
SHOOT
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February 16, 2013
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1 Question, what's this "Safe Queen" thing? 
Is that like having a car you don't drive??? 
June 17, 2013
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June 25, 2013
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bikeridertim said
1 Question, what's this "Safe Queen" thing?Is that like having a car you don't drive???
Certain guns can be considered an investment or at least a hedge against inflation.
Therefore a gun in pristine shape has more value at the time of resale.
Like a car with low mileage will sell higher than a the same car with much miles.
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
Need little, want less, love more.
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July 2, 2011
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Like I always say, if I can't shoot or drive it I don't want it.
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
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brucertx said
Like I always say, if I can't shoot or drive it I don't want it.
or drink it 
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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July 2, 2011
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brucertx said Like I always say, if I can't shoot or drive it I don't want it.
or drink it
forgot about that. 100 year old bottle of Napoleon... great for ice fishing!
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
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