RetVet
08-29-2002, 10:11 PM
Ordered Tuesday, delivered Thursday. Here's what I got:
First one. Looks pretty good. Serial number places it as being made between 1944 and 53. Well worn, but still retains a fair amount of the original finish. Just a few spots of light rust, but nothing significant. I'd estimate it at 60%. Metal edges are sharp and the lettering is crisp. Grips are well worn, but not cracked or broken. I'll probably replace them anyway. Bore looks ok, but not real strong. I'm not familiar with these so I'm not really sure how pronounced the lands/grooves should be. Doesn't compare to my other pistols that's for sure. Functions fine. Parts fit together nice and tight. Springs strong. Came with two clips. Packing slip noted a pair of those cheap chinese gun locks, but none were in the package (no loss).
Second one. Not sure about this one. Definately not jumping for joy over it. Very worn. Dates between 1942-44. Almost zippo on the finish. Maybe 10%. Metal surfaces are very worn with edges smooth and nary a sharp edge to be found. Almost like it was buffed along the edges everywhere. No rust of significance. Functions fine, though the slide when pulled back doesn't have as much resistence as the other. Could probably use a new spring? The slide had a wee bit of slop in it, but nothing to cry over. Only thing that bothers me about this one is the slide, just below the ejection port, has a ding in it. Nothing major, but when looking down at the slide from the top, it does appear indented a bit. Probably will function ok, but it bothers me still. Grips are about the same as on the other, just more worn. Bore about the same too, maybe a little weaker. I'll probably keep it, but wouldn't mind having one closer to the condition of the first. The dented slide is probably reason enough to send it back, but I'll have to think about it some more.
First one. Looks pretty good. Serial number places it as being made between 1944 and 53. Well worn, but still retains a fair amount of the original finish. Just a few spots of light rust, but nothing significant. I'd estimate it at 60%. Metal edges are sharp and the lettering is crisp. Grips are well worn, but not cracked or broken. I'll probably replace them anyway. Bore looks ok, but not real strong. I'm not familiar with these so I'm not really sure how pronounced the lands/grooves should be. Doesn't compare to my other pistols that's for sure. Functions fine. Parts fit together nice and tight. Springs strong. Came with two clips. Packing slip noted a pair of those cheap chinese gun locks, but none were in the package (no loss).
Second one. Not sure about this one. Definately not jumping for joy over it. Very worn. Dates between 1942-44. Almost zippo on the finish. Maybe 10%. Metal surfaces are very worn with edges smooth and nary a sharp edge to be found. Almost like it was buffed along the edges everywhere. No rust of significance. Functions fine, though the slide when pulled back doesn't have as much resistence as the other. Could probably use a new spring? The slide had a wee bit of slop in it, but nothing to cry over. Only thing that bothers me about this one is the slide, just below the ejection port, has a ding in it. Nothing major, but when looking down at the slide from the top, it does appear indented a bit. Probably will function ok, but it bothers me still. Grips are about the same as on the other, just more worn. Bore about the same too, maybe a little weaker. I'll probably keep it, but wouldn't mind having one closer to the condition of the first. The dented slide is probably reason enough to send it back, but I'll have to think about it some more.