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To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« on: August 24, 2010, 05:59:10 PM »
While at an auction I bought several S&Ws, many of them un-fired. I bought two 29s, a 4" and a 6 1/2" in wooden cases. I also bought a 4" 29 in a blue box. I bid on that one with the idea of keeping it for myself, I had looked them over and one of the blue box 29s was used. I did not realize until I got it home that this one is also in pristine, unfired condition. I am not sure what to do. I hate to be the guy that shoots this one for the first time, it has remained unfired for 30 years. I certainly have other guns to shoot. I thought I might sell it and buy one that had been fired. I looked around and can not find a poor one for less then I paid for the one I have. What would you guys do? Shotgunner
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 06:13:13 PM »
It shouldn't be fired! IT SHOULD BE BOXED AND SENT TO ME!  MHO!
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 07:27:32 PM »
I get the same way sometimes about special guns. But they're not worth a hoot as paper weights. If you sell it some  one else will shoot it.
Shoot it and enjoy it!!!
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 09:58:53 AM »
If you can't bring yourself to shoot it send it to me and I'll pop it's cherry for you.  ;D

Seriously though, unless you can find a buyer willing to pay a lot more for it than you payed unfired I would just shoot it and enjoy it if I was you.
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2010, 10:40:34 AM »
It was made to SHOOT not to be looked at. It's not a piece of art it's a handgun. Go shoot it.
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2010, 05:14:46 PM »
I am very much leaning toward shooting this gun. I once owned a pair of Colt Peacemaker Centennials. They had been cocked before I bought them. I learned that they sold better after I had split the pair and fired them. I am not a Colt guy, and not a fan of nickle, but that 7 1/2" nickel 44-40 with the black grips was hard to give up. I think we should start a group that shoots commemeratives, if they have a hole in the barrel it should be shot. I guess if I could find a 95% or better 4" 29 for less then $600, I would buy it and let someone keep it as is. Not sure I can do that. I do have all the time in the world however. I will let you guys know what I decide to do. Shotgunner
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 02:58:35 PM »
Shoot them!
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2010, 03:41:10 AM »
how could a guy buy a gun as beautiful as an old smith 4 inch n frame and not shoot it. It would be like sandra bullock wanting you and just holding her hand.
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2010, 04:14:27 AM »
Never understood anyone buying a firearm and not using it.  They are after all only a tool.  Do you save screwdrivers and hammers as well?  Not likely shoot'em. ;D
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2010, 03:05:46 PM »
Just to be clear, I was not the one who put this gun away for 30 years. I have several 4" N frames that I shoot quite a lot, and this one will not do anything that they can't. I guess that there is not that big a difference in the value of a 99% gun and a 100% gun. If someone out there has a nice clean 4" 29, 97% or better, and would trade it to me along with $250, I would send them this gun in it's box. I once had a PPK 380, unfired with all the paperwork. I heald it for years, then shot it. Thyis one will probably go down the same path. Shotgunner
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Re: To shoot or not to shoot, that is the question
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2010, 03:57:21 AM »
Unless you are saving this gun for retirement investment, SHOOT IT!  ???
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