I've been wanting to share some photos of a nice Triple Lock I got several months ago. It's not a safe queen, but it has some great kharma.

Bearing serial number 1103, this guy left Springfield, MA in June, 1910.

You can see it has very little finish left, but what's there is original. The nice thing is that there has been absolutely no abuse. Everything points to loving care throughout a long working career. All numbers match, though there is no visible number on the stocks, so I can't vouch for them.

There are no nicks, dents, or dings. All lines are sharp and straight, as are the stamps and markings. Mechanically it is like new with perfect lockup and timing. The bore and all chambers are like new. There is no rust or pitting, even under the stocks; and no re-work stamps or stars.

The 5" barrel adds spice and made me know this would be a great shooter.

Now, speaking of a shooter, I can't say I really like the feel of S&W service stocks on a big N frame. So I went to the Ohio Gun Collectors Association in September and kept an eye out for a nice pair of Keith Brown Ropers. Glory be! There they were.

I snapped those babies up so fast it would make you dizzy.

It didn't take a shotgun to perform that wedding; and as far as I'm concerned, they are joined for good.

A couple more snapshots before I quit.