Well, I had success at the gun show today!

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:10 pm

I managed to pick up an Indy gun that has LONG been on my bucket list for MANY reasons. I personally think I did very well on the price. It is a 100% matching, non import marked, ____________.

Pics coming tomorrow! There was a 3 hour delay on background checks because of how big the show was. Picking it up tomorrow. Didnt feel like waiting around and being extra late for camping.

To be continued!

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Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:13 pm

Congrats Chris! And don't forget the pics. Thanks

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:14 pm

Duck9000 wrote:Congrats Chris! And don't forget the pics. Thanks

Thanks will do. Figured I would torture everyone by withholding the info.

Anyone care to guess?

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Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:49 pm

We'll, you mentioned in another thread you were going looking for a S&W so I'll guess the obvious.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:59 pm

Indiana Jeff wrote:We'll, you mentioned in another thread you were going looking for a S&W so I'll guess the obvious.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Well unfortunately no. The only one I found was a BEAUTIFUL US Army specimen that I could neither chop nor afford.

Im back from camping and headed to pick up the new addition in a few minutes. Ill leave you all with this:

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Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:32 pm

What a great place to be. Thanks for the pic!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:59 pm

Well, based on the dog dish in the foreground, we know where his dog has been.

Where'd YOU stay, Chris?

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:29 pm

Here she is:

Numbers matching (minus the mag) 1943 BYF P38. No import marks, all original German markings intact.

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Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:35 pm

That's a great P38, Chris. Nice score. Congrats!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:01 pm

They're great 'shooters' too!

Congratulations!

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:02 pm

Nice one!

Looks like the original German blue too, versus the Russian re-do's.

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:49 pm

Excellent!

As Michaelson said, a great shooter - comfortable in the hand & reasonably-priced ammo, too.

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:26 pm

Now to find that SA "triple Nazi penetrator" round.

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:51 pm

Thanks gents! I was VERY wary of a reblue and I thoroughly checked the thing. This was actually a bring back (hence no import marks). Glad the Russians never got their hands on this gem. This guy had some really good stuff. I got the price down further because the detent spring in the takedown lever is missing. Oops one less matching part haha. Oh well, it'll be a good shooter and im not worried about the spring. Probably about $2 at Brownell's. Ive fired lots of these and now I finally own one.

And M, Indy was surprisingly good camping this week. He only spilled the water in that dog bowl about 300 times.

Look how big he is getting

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Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:58 pm

Hey, being the breed he is, I'm surprised he didn't try to get INTO the water bowl.

Regards! Michaelson

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:17 pm

Michaelson wrote:Hey, being the breed he is, I'm surprised he didn't try to get INTO the water bowl.

Regards! Michaelson

He loooooves the river for sure. We plan to bring him back up here in a few days to get into the lake.

This P38 is calling my name but it is stashed away from the lady at the moment. She doesnt understand the "cannot pass up" thing.

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ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:09 am

So here are my Indy guns currently. The Taurus and Israeli Hi Power are my "stunt doubles". I want a real FN Hi Power, and a 1917 but the Taurus .38 fits the holster perfectly and is a good partial look alike. My Indy gun collection is modest, as I really never thought about getting all of them. I pretty much collect mil surp and modern stuff so the new niche for Indy guns is a really fun break from that. Left out are a few bolt action rifles also seen in the movies.

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micsteam · Post by **micsteam** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:51 pm

Very nice collection !!! Great land on that P-38 !!! Enjoy !!!

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:42 pm

So I plan to replace the spring and detent next week hopefully, and get a new recoil/hammer etc spring kit put in as well. Many times with these old guys the springs are pretty shot out and could do with replacements. An entire new spring kit is like $15 so it wont kill me. I'll just keep the original springs in a baggy. Expect a range report hopefully sometime next week!!!

micsteam · Post by **micsteam** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:58 pm

Hey ChrisMD, just an info thing. The Taurus in .38 would be a K frame in S&W frames and the 1917 model you want is a bigger N frame, believe me there is a difference. Just wanted to help out.

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:38 pm

micsteam wrote:Hey ChrisMD, just an info thing. The Taurus in .38 would be a K frame in S&W frames and the 1917 model you want is a bigger N frame, believe me there is a difference. Just wanted to help out.

Good to know thanks! I need to brush up on my DA revolvers.

IndianaRedmon · Post by **IndianaRedmon** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:42 pm

Very nice P-38 you have there, and a great addition to your collection.

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 4:43 am

Nice score!

Careful when you replace the recoil springs. If not removed correctly, it can damage the frame.
Also, they usually run pretty well on Winchester White Box ammo.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:15 am

They are all nice, but the P38 just takes the cake. I'm not a big fan of semi-autos, but that is one of the few I like.
The Taurus looks nice, nicest I've seen in a while.

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 1:44 am

Chewbacca Jones wrote:They are all nice, but the P38 just takes the cake. I'm not a big fan of semi-autos, but that is one of the few I like.
The Taurus looks nice, nicest I've seen in a while.

Thanks buddy! Still haven't shot the P38. Been really busy transitioning to the new job and traveling. No time for love! But soon enough. The Taurus has been a good 'holster filler' since it fits so well. In fact when I went out last night on a few errands in my Indygear it accompanied me instead of my normal piece. It was pretty cool being able to utilize the entire ensemble. Only problem with last night was that my usual Indy pants have completely VANISHED lately and I squeezed into a pair 2 sizes to small. I took little Indy the puppy to visit some old coworkers at Macy's and he pooped on the floor. Bending down to clean that up was TENSE. I was afraid the rear end of the pants was going to blow out like an old truck tire!!!

micsteam · Post by **micsteam** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 12:42 pm

Like the Hicks profile !! Seen some of your pics from Colo. .... nice !!! Enjoy !!