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Definitely need pics and serial #, at least the first few digits. Those numbers on the yoke and frame there don't mean anything except the yoke is original to the gun. Serial number is on the butt. Sounds like it's older than '57 or '58, the year S&W started using model numbers (and stamped that number on the frame were you see the 5702). 5702 is not a .38 special model number.

I'll go ahead and say it: sitting in an idle car in front of someone's house talking on the phone is highly shady and suspicious in this day and age. BTW, I am in no way defending what that guy allegedly did. He may just need some kind of counseling.

#7 is .38 Long Colt.

Zombies are dead.

Team USA just stepped out dressed like a bunch of Frenchmen.

Is anyone watching the opening ceremonies? I've seen some weird things in my life but it is beyond bizarre. Now, it's turned into a global warming documentary.

Looks like crabgrass to me but I do have like 8 different kinds of grass in my yard. I do know it looks a lot better cut. Bermuda will overtake fescue with a vengeance. It grows in the summer when fescue goes dormant and browns in the winter. I hate it. You might need to do what I've been thinking of...the nuclear option...starting over, lol.

There are plenty of foreign manufacturers to provide arms and they've been doing it for years. Ever heard of Fabrique Nationale or Glock? Those two alone already have a huge share of guvment arms purchases, including the military.

I'd like to see that CCI video done "How It's Made" style. Maybe a one hour episode.

Blast from the past!

So the lady at the counter dissuaded you from buying the cheapest ammo they had? Sounds like the upsell worked. i call BS on her story.

Just another day in Flori-duh.

It will be the people looking for food that will kill you a lot quicker than that.

If you find yourself in a position that you need food with that kind of shelf-life you won't be around long enough to eat it.

If you remember CCI at that cost, as Dave is referring to, you're going way back beyond December of 2012.

The Serbians make an excellent AK. The only thing it lacks that many others have is a chrome-lined bore. Not really a big deal, IMO.

It's called "administrative law". I.E. regations. I'd wager that the regulation violations one could actually be convicted and sentenced for vastly outweigh specific laws. Here is an excellent discussion on it: https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/the-history-and-danger-of-administrative-law/

Yes, but why? I actually prefer the elevation adjustable rear sight.

I've installed an extractor without the tool. Never had to remove one. It tedious but not undoable.

This has been on my list of "needs" for quite some time. It's beautiful!

The key take-away from this is get the rust off first. Don't try to refinish over it. If it's just surface rust CLP and 0000 steel wool will do the job.

CMP still has the best price in the business. If they are still taking orders (I heard they suspended new orders to get caught up) go ahead and get on the list. They have a finite supply and it is going fast. They are not uncommon but street price is usually considerably higher than CMP.

I know some aren't going to like this but loaded guns at a gun show is a very, very bad idea. It only takes one dolt to ruin the party.

A bit uncouth to post a picture of yourself.