Inspection Before Buying

Mac Cat · 06-22-2015, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the pictures! Just getting that far and uploading photos is a challenge! Already, we can see the overall condition of the gun is very poor, the extension lug on the grip has been ground off, and the barrel appears to be a replacement.

I should have pointed out that the primary FAQ link is in the top menu. It's a post with a link to a PDF file you download. Also, there is a another FAQ with photos under "General Information", on the left column. It has a link back to the main FAQ post, too. Both are worth reading.

Under the "New Collectors" topics, you will find some hints on photo tips, too. You can upload a wide variety of photo file types:
Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip

Take you photos in a room with bright light from at least two different directions. Don't bother using a flash. Outdoor lighting usually works really well. Cell phone cameras work amazingly well.

Areas of particular attention should be each side, as you did, with a close up of all the proof marks and serials numbers, the toggle and the chamber. The next important spot you got was the full serial number on the front of the frame, but there will be another serial number under the barrel (it probably won't match, because your barrel appears to be a replacement).

06-22-2015, 08:38 AM	#13
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 751 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 630 Times in 340 Posts	Thanks for the pictures! Just getting that far and uploading photos is a challenge! Already, we can see the overall condition of the gun is very poor, the extension lug on the grip has been ground off, and the barrel appears to be a replacement. I should have pointed out that the primary FAQ link is in the top menu. It's a post with a link to a PDF file you download. Also, there is a another FAQ with photos under "General Information", on the left column. It has a link back to the main FAQ post, too. Both are worth reading. Under the "New Collectors" topics, you will find some hints on photo tips, too. You can upload a wide variety of photo file types: Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip Take you photos in a room with bright light from at least two different directions. Don't bother using a flash. Outdoor lighting usually works really well. Cell phone cameras work amazingly well. Areas of particular attention should be each side, as you did, with a close up of all the proof marks and serials numbers, the toggle and the chamber. The next important spot you got was the full serial number on the front of the frame, but there will be another serial number under the barrel (it probably won't match, because your barrel appears to be a replacement).