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Shaman
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My first purchase of the year!










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This is a gorgeous pistol. All the bluing has turned a stunning plum.


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Congratulations!
Great acquisition.
 
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Thank you
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Very nice, great looking



 
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Wow, you guys have all the luck finding these old rare beauties. Congrats!


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Shaman
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Range report this weekend!
Now to find a vintage holster for it!

The slide and action is every bit as smooth and clickety as a Smith Model 41!!

It's nothing like the Buckmark.





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that is the first pistol I ever bought, way back in 74 or 75, still shoots great!! make sure the screw on the back holding the sights down is tight, has a tendency to loosen up.
That plum color contrasts so well with the grips.... very nice gun you bought!!
 
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That looks great - congratulations!



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That is a beauty....I've never seen one in the flesh just a photo.
 
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Nice guns. I've owned the Challenger I, II, and III at one time or another. I still have a I that my father purchased new years ago.
 
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Shaman
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Ok a vintage Hunter holster is on its way! Big Grin
Welcome to 1977!!





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Very cool!


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Well I can certainly see where the DNA for my Buck Mark Hunter evolved from. Nicely done.


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That's a dandy.
Plum crazy, and very nice shape.

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How are you fixed for magazines?
 
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Shaman
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How are you fixed for magazines?


Only the one it comes with unfortunately.





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Recently a dealer had one of these as part of a P.D. evidence batch of firearms for auction. I bid to the point that i said "Nah, dont need another .22 sitting in the safe at that price"
 
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How are you fixed for magazines?


Only the one it comes with unfortunately.


Send me an email.
 
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Shaman
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Ooooo will do!! Thanks!!!





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Congratulations, I just love a good .22
 
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