Actually I first saw this at the March 12 Big E gun show but did not have enough to get it. Did not take note of the dealer's name but Ken (USMA1982) helped me locate Stoney Acre Sports in Sutton, MA. Went to Marlboro today and picked this beauty up! It's a S&W Model 1905 4th Change, ser no. 833xxx which should date to about 1940-41. The gold box is I believe a post-war design so they don't match but it is an extra bonus.
Best of all, I can find no evidence that this has ever been fired! The inside of the barrel is pristine and the inside of the frame shows no debris anywhere, even in the space between the forcing cone and top strap. The front cylinder face has no residue rings around the charge holes. The finish is very good except for one portion of the cylinder where it looks like it rubbed against something, possibly the inside of the box.
The rest of the day was kind to me also. I got Howie Carr's autograph on his book, The Brothers Bulger and I found out that I don't owe a $600 penalty on underpayment of income taxes.
Some days are just better than others.
Best of all, I can find no evidence that this has ever been fired! The inside of the barrel is pristine and the inside of the frame shows no debris anywhere, even in the space between the forcing cone and top strap. The front cylinder face has no residue rings around the charge holes. The finish is very good except for one portion of the cylinder where it looks like it rubbed against something, possibly the inside of the box.
The rest of the day was kind to me also. I got Howie Carr's autograph on his book, The Brothers Bulger and I found out that I don't owe a $600 penalty on underpayment of income taxes.
Some days are just better than others.
