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Offline jason280

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Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« on: November 13, 2006, 10:27:43 AM »
I have been after a Ruger 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk in .45 Colt for quite a while, but could never find one for the right price.  Well, I stopped by one of the local pawn shops today, and was talking with one of the owners.  Him and I have gotten to be pretty good friends, and I was telling him to keep an eye out for any Ruger revolvers.  He's had a New Model Blackhawk in .357 w/ 7.5" barrel for a couple months, and I have been musing over whether or not to buy it.  I told him I would really like to pick up one with a short barrel, so he walked over to his safe. 

He pulled out a short barrel Ruger, and I could tell it was a large bore.  It turned out to be a .45 Colt Blackhawk manufactured in 1974, and was in good condition.  I wasn't lucky enough for it to be a flat top or 3-screw, but at least it doesn't have the WARNING" on the barrel and I can carry 6 rounds.  $255 later, and the Ruger was mine.  Now, all it needs is a little loving care and a detail strip to clean her up, and she will be ready to shoot!

And to think, I almost didn't stop by!  I'll probably go back later in the week to pick up the .357, as he made me a pretty good deal on it as well.
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Re: Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2006, 12:27:34 PM »
hey, i don't want to get punched in the mouth but:

there's two little words you NEVER HEARD:
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SELF   CONTROL....... :o :o :o

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Yet a little while and the wicked man shall be no more.   Though you mark his place he will not be there.   Ps. 37.

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Re: Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2006, 02:27:07 PM »
Self control for what??
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Re: Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2006, 02:47:11 PM »
Self control for what??

you're buying two revolvers in one week !

i'm worried about getting up off my wallet long enough to buy one right now !    i've got 'offspring' that could use the $$$$$$.....so i might not buy one in the next YEAR !

know what i mean ?

Yet a little while and the wicked man shall be no more.   Though you mark his place he will not be there.   Ps. 37.

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Re: Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2006, 03:41:31 PM »
No wife, no kids, no limits!! ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2006, 12:11:29 AM »
Lucky SOB!
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Re: Who says persistance doesn't pay off...
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2006, 12:19:49 PM »
Yes, the last month or so has been good.  I picked up a 3-screw .357 for under $200 last month, and I lucked in to the .45 Colt yesterday.  I'm going to pack the .45 up and let Ruger refinish it for me, which really isn't all that expensive.
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