Up From the Vault. A S&W 17-4

[DrB]

Trigger has been worked over, like glass.  It is scary smooth and light.  I would not let a novice fire this.  Anyhow anyhow.  Another one I got out to clean. 

This weeks firearm from the Vault...

 

Dave..

 

[Historian]

The centerfold of the magazine right there....

[DrB]

10 minutes ago, Historian said:

The centerfold of the magazine right there....

Thanks, was on consignment from an older gentleman at the gun shop I used to hang out at.  I was in my 20's so he is long since gone.  He had the trigger worked on and it is glass smooth.  Pinned barrel and I did not even know what that was. Thought it was a cool revolver so I bought it though not really able to afford it. Thank god I had an understanding girlfriend back then....

[Batesmotel]

Very nice. 

[DrB]

By pinned I mean the target sights are pinned in place instead of in a dovetail slot.

Dave..

[Valmet]

Finest .22 handgun ever manufactured IMO. I have an early (1968) 17-3 that my dad gave me for my 17th bday. It's still a favorite 

[Historian]

15 hours ago, DrB said:

Thanks, was on consignment from an older gentleman at the gun shop I used to hang out at.  I was in my 20's so he is long since gone.  He had the trigger worked on and it is glass smooth.  Pinned barrel and I did not even know what that was. Thought it was a cool revolver so I bought it though not really able to afford it. Thank god I had an understanding girlfriend back then....

Not but about six months ago i walked into the same gun shop (so to speak) and found a Smith and Wesson Model 37 with slight wear...with box and receipt from the first owner...and then realized i knew the first owner...a local retired FBI agent.   This was a carry pistol for him when he worked.

I bought it.   Had to have it.   Just a lovely pistol.

Then me and the pistol took my old friend to lunch.

He was a second generation FBI man.  He carried his dad's badge.  The family has the badge.  It looks like one of his daughter's is about to be generation three.