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Offline Rogmatt

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« on: March 03, 2006, 12:12:38 AM »
I have been looking at this gun for over a year now in an old family run pawn/gun shop (Winchester Model 94  Commemorative Dodge Marksman in 30-30 with Dodge gold medallion). Still has the original box from 1984, never shot, w- gold saddle ring. Been asking 395.00 the whole time, even after the plant closing. After buying a Ruger Blackhawk 45LC 6 1/2" barrel for 300.00 and a like new Remington Wingmaster 12 Ga. for 250.00, he agreed to come off the 94 50.00, so I got it for 345.00 plus tax. I gave the man 200.00 today, and will go back every week for the next few weeks and pay a couple hundred until I pay the entire 967.00 (includes tax). I have 60 days to pay it which won't be a problem. The strange thing about the Blackhawk is that the previous owner apparently sent the gun to Poly-Choke, because it has a low profile vent rib on it with tiny engraving that says "Polychoke". Also, I think it has a new light hammer spring as it is so much easier than factory.
Opinions please on if this transaction was a deal for me or not, I seem to think so. I call the weekly pay plan the "wife plan" so she does not see too much money missing at one time. She  :x would throw hot coffee at me if she knew about this!!  :)

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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2006, 03:36:28 PM »
The Blackhawk was a decent but not spectacular deal.
I've not seen anyone putting those ribs on for some time. They were popular 30 or so years ago. As I recall, the ribs were installed with an adhesive very similar to windshield sealer, and can be removed by heating a little and applying steady pressure until the glue separates.
Some folks liked the rib, but not many :roll:
Couldn't say whether the ribs are still available.
Note that the Blackhaawks in .45 usually shoot well with jacketed bullets, but many have undersized cylinder throats and don't do as well with cast bullets. Many gunsmiths will open the throats up for $30 - $50.

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« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2006, 03:53:10 PM »
blackhawk should have 5.5 or 7.5 in barrel
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2006, 01:03:47 AM »
bubba,  I think you are correct, I went by just eyeballing it, did not have a ruler, but now that I think about it, 7.5 inches sounds about right.