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After a minor setback I finally have it! My 15-2!
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November 30, 2011 - 6:46 pm
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I'll post better pics when my roommate gets back with my camera tomorrow but here's the crappy one from my iPod.

It's a Monson with the SN 12244X which puts it in 1977 I think…

Finish is about 85-90% (minor surface rust) which is acceptable.  Judging from where the finish is worn or rusted and how dinged up the grip is I would say that this was a hunting gun and/or carry gun before falling into that Pawn shop's hands.

 

All in all, a worthwhile purchase.  Can't wait to get her to the range!

If I had 20 dollars for every time I've been held at knifepoint, I wouldn't have been stabbed by that guy for not having any money.

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November 30, 2011 - 6:50 pm
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Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box

in that order.

4 Monson Model 15's

1 Palmer FB 15

1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)

1 CZ 75B

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If I had 20 dollars for every time I've been held at knifepoint, I wouldn't have been stabbed by that guy for not having any money.

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November 30, 2011 - 8:12 pm
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November 30, 2011 - 8:56 pm
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Make sure you snag the wrench from EWK!  you will want/need it!  Nice looking 15-2  I never get tired of seeing them!  

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November 30, 2011 - 9:05 pm
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Nice snag.  If you got a good price on it you can always send over to hotbluer for a reblue and you'll have a new looking DW!

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I do need a barrel wrench (and a whole myriad of other accessories) but for now I just detail stripped and cleaned it as though it were fixed barrel.

 

Probably the easiest detail strip I've ever done.

Didn't even have to organize the parts on the table.  They're all pretty distinct.

If I had 20 dollars for every time I've been held at knifepoint, I wouldn't have been stabbed by that guy for not having any money.

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A couple of better pictures.  Unfortunately, my battery died right after taking them and I can't find the charge cable.

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That white stuff coming out of the grip in the lower picture is a cleaning patch. The interior of the grip is incredibly worn and it doesn't fit very well and the patch helps hold it in place.  I was going to replace it anyway.

If I had 20 dollars for every time I've been held at knifepoint, I wouldn't have been stabbed by that guy for not having any money.

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I'll bet I know where you can get a damn fine grip for that one wink

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

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December 1, 2011 - 8:44 pm
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Looks good.  LB can definitely fix you up with a grip.  You just have to wait but it is worth the wait.  He's an artist.  laugh

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Found my charge cable. I decided to take pictures of the worst of the wear.

 

The Cylinder is kind of rusty, but it's all surface rust with no pitting.

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The grip is in pretty poor condition and, as I said before, it doesn't fit very well.

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There is noticable pitting on the rear of the frame.  This gun was handled often.

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There are scratches and such, but that's pretty common.  The ones on the side plate are obviously from the ejector rod.  Minor surface rust where the bluing has worn.  This gun was used or kept in a high moisture environment.

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Then just regular shot with my two other handguns.

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December 2, 2011 - 5:19 am
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That should clean up nice ! I might have a grip that will work for you.

Check your PM box.

 

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I just finished an abbreviated version of the Average Joe tune-up and I have to say "Wow!"

It's amazing what a little Brasso, oil, and elbow grease can do to smooth up the action of these babies.

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