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<blockquote data-quote="scalawag pimp" data-source="post: 3200862" data-attributes="member: 24580"><p>i have been collecting colt snake revolvers for 30+ years. I have recently started with S&W and didn’t realize it was full of people willing to sacrifice character to make a buck too.</p><p></p><p>There is plenty of advice about timing, lockup, and forcing cone, cylinder and hand wear. But 1 thing I learned long ago was to remove the grips and look underneath. Under those grips you can see what the seller might be hiding. Stuff like serial numbers engraved in and rust and pitting on internals.</p><p></p><p>Tonight I went to get a smith and when I asked to remove grips I could tell the seller was nervous. I assured him I had gun smith tools and I wouldn’t damage the screw head. After a few uncomfortable seconds he said, “sure go ahead but I have never looked under them”. Well of course waiting underneath was a name and serial number on both sides. This guy is a regular at gunshows and I found it difficult he had never removed grips.... but who knows. </p><p></p><p>While I wish this was a rare accurance, it’s actually the 4th I have come across in just the last couple months. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I guess I just wanted to offer the advice to remove and look under those grips when buying revolvers. It’s an easy way to discover hidden issues someone is trying to get over on you to make a buck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scalawag pimp, post: 3200862, member: 24580"] i have been collecting colt snake revolvers for 30+ years. I have recently started with S&W and didn’t realize it was full of people willing to sacrifice character to make a buck too. There is plenty of advice about timing, lockup, and forcing cone, cylinder and hand wear. But 1 thing I learned long ago was to remove the grips and look underneath. Under those grips you can see what the seller might be hiding. Stuff like serial numbers engraved in and rust and pitting on internals. Tonight I went to get a smith and when I asked to remove grips I could tell the seller was nervous. I assured him I had gun smith tools and I wouldn’t damage the screw head. After a few uncomfortable seconds he said, “sure go ahead but I have never looked under them”. Well of course waiting underneath was a name and serial number on both sides. This guy is a regular at gunshows and I found it difficult he had never removed grips.... but who knows. While I wish this was a rare accurance, it’s actually the 4th I have come across in just the last couple months. Anyway, I guess I just wanted to offer the advice to remove and look under those grips when buying revolvers. It’s an easy way to discover hidden issues someone is trying to get over on you to make a buck. [/QUOTE]
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