Visited my semi-local gun shop today. As usual, I checked out the used rack to see what was there.
There were a few consignment gun that had come in. Several Colts, two of which were SAA, a couple of 22lr revolvers. All were much more expensive than I could afford and not what I particularly like in any case.
There were three S&W revolvers in there. A 686Plus 4 inch, a 617 10 shot 4 inch, and a model 14-4 6 inch with target hammer and trigger. Most were priced too high for my taste.
The 14 was priced lower so I had to look at it.
There was some rust with minor pitting on the cylinder. None anywhere else. The insides of the chambers were clean and smooth. The bore was spotless.
It had the full size wood target grips on it. They were a bit worn but not bad or chipped.
The lockup was good and the trigger was light as nearly all of those are.
I talked to him a bit and got it bought for $400. It will be sometime next week before I can pick it up due to the wait and the shop being closed on Monday.
I am interested to see just how well it shoots.
Serial number research indicates it was built in 1978.
I just can't seem to walk past those old K frame 38s.
I did a little checking. I can get a replacement cylinder for about $70. Might be worth it to make it a clean gun.