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Ermagherd,
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Picked this up at a pawn shop for under $200 out the door

Lots of wear, but action is tight, doubt it was fired much.

The left grip panel is very worn, right is like new. Left handed person carrying it holstered strong side ?

It’s 56-57 vintage, early marked Model 38 that still has the flat latch.

This one might have a couple stories to tell!





I quit school in elementary because of recess.......too many games
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A clearer example of form following function would be tough to find.
Congrats. Looks like a keeper to me.
 
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Ermagherd,
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Lol, I always thought the Bodyguard was kinda fugly.
It has grown on me, and this one definitely has “character”.


I quit school in elementary because of recess.......too many games
--Riff Raff--
 
Posts: 2906 | Location: WV | Registered: September 02, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I've always been partial to the little humpback j-frame. I have one that dates from '63.

Jerry
 
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Looks like a good gun! Shoot the heck out of it.




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Posts: 23577 | Location: Gainesville, GA | Registered: October 11, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I like the bodyguards, I'm not sure whey they're not more popular. To me it's the best of both worlds, a snag free design that can be cocked if wanted.
 
Posts: 934 | Location: WV | Registered: May 30, 2013Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I like the bodyguards, I'm not sure whey they're not more popular. To me it's the best of both worlds, a snag free design that can be cocked if wanted.

My sentiments exactly. The Quasimodo is my favorite J frame. You have a great example of a classic! I would have bought it too!


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I have one that in pristine condition that I picked up last year for $350. I almost felt bad when I bought it. Almost.....
 
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$200 bucks? Damn. Classic Smith, very cool.


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Very nice piece of history that still can speak when needed.


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Nice working gun, sweet find.
 
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That is a nice find, I still have the one I bought second hand in 1970.
That old thing traveled all over the country in my right front pocket.
 
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Cool. I have an old Airweight Bodyguard that’s got a lot of miles of pocket carry on it.
 
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Awesome score. Those things seem to last forever.
 
Posts: 6845 | Location: Treasure Coast,Fl. | Registered: July 04, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I have a 438 basically the same wonderful revolver. My daily routine is pants place revolver in pocket shirt then brush teeth yep that is how the day starts. I wish I had bought 3 when I purchased this one... VI
 
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Congrats, great pick up! I recently found a S&W pre-42, been carrying it the past 3 months. That body guard is next on my list. Love those older Smiths.
 
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What is not to like about that revolver and the PRICE OTD!!!
 
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I enjoy the vicarious thrill of another shooter landing a . . .

S C O R E !
 
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Those “high-horn” grips are pretty spiffy. Hard to find that style.
 
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I carried a twin to the OP example in my left front pants pocket as a backup when I was in uniform. It is still one I grab and go with often.


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