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Now you need a snazzy suit with wide lapels, spats, a fedora and a shoulder holster.

Very nice. Put some new springs in it and have fun.

This one came my way as a gift for services rendered. It's a 1931 commercial that, as far as I can tell, is all original except for the magazine. Barrel is a k-marked leftover from the 1924 transition production run that was common in these guns. Bore is spotless.

Finish is about 80-85%, with most loss on the front strap. No rust, pits or abuse except for a prominent take-down scratch. Stocks are checkered with 28-rows and in good condition; grip screws look unturned.

This gun was carried and shot, but not abused. There is observable finish wear along the right rear side of the frame and mainspring housing, evidence of use by a right-hander. Someone, probably a savvy street cop or deputy, carried this one daily but lavished the proper attention it needed to be found in this condition. This was a warrior's pistol. I like it.
Bob

I bought one that took over 6 years to accomplish. A commercial model made in 1924 or so. I had to replace that hammer to keep from biting my hand when I shot it. It does work well and I use it often. They were meant to shoot...

After cleaning, it has become my desk commando fondle-piece; I have other, newer .45s to shoot. What a lovely pistola!
Bob