[Leo918]

Stopped by my favorite LGS yesterday and they had just put out this neat little shooter grade Model 51.

Well since I sold my Model 51 last summer because the condition was a little challenged I thought I'd give this one a try.

These .22 Magnum Kit Guns are pretty scarce around here and this is the only the second one Model 51 I've found in captivity. It dates to 1960 the first year of manufacture.

I had a pair of J frame Target Grips just waiting for the right Kit Gun to come along.

 

[Injunbro]

Sweet! Probably the most useful kit gun cartridge ever, call me jealous!

 

[Blackcloud2]

Leo, I had one and sold it to a friend in 2011, it was also from 1960. I bought it from a kid in the neighborhood and someone had tried to remove the extractor rod with pliers, which surprisingly didn't damage the rod, but scratched up the yoke something fierce. With some patient stoning and some cold blue, I ended up making it look presentable. My buddy is a 22LR and 22 Mag fanatic, he shot it and just had to have it!

 

[Oldgungeezer]

Nice find amigo.

Awhile back, a Model 51 graced my stable.......but alas, it moved on to another pasture.



Enjoy yours in good health my friend.

 

[Curt360]

Another Nice score Leo! Congrats and enjoy.

 

[jeepnut]

Never seen one leo but that one looks like an excellent score. Congrats and enjoy. I do like the 22 mag as I think it is underrated and often overlooked.

 

[blazermark]

im on my second - they dont show up much around here.

i had one from 1971 that I ran across and i shot a bit, but it just sat so I sold for a good price.. Not much later another one crossed my path.. must be destiny

 

[Blackcloud2]

Here's the one I had and eventually sold. Look close at where the ejector rod, yoke and cylinder meet, you'll see the damage to the finish. I fixed that up, but I didn't take any 'after' pictures.

 

[TennSharpshooter]

Very nice find, Leo. The 22 Mag is really a fun round to shoot. I like the original grips better than the oversized. Just me, I guess.

 

[Mac23]

Exceptional find. Never seen one in person, but I would probably drool a bit if I did.

 

[delcrossv]

That flat latch really makes the piece. I wonder why they didn't keep it.
Added to the wishlist!

 

[scott]

Great find Leo! Was there a haircut involved???

 

[StrawHat]

Not only have I never seen one, I did not even know they existed! Great find!

Kevin

 

[gearchecker]

Congrats on the latest acquisition. The model 51 is a great pistol. I love the 22 magnum, and this one never disappoints.

Regards,
Gregory

 

[WendyZXZ]

Looks like another wonderful find!

 

[Keith44Spl]

Sadly, I let my 51 slip away....


My custom 53 top pic...51 pictured below it.

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[series guy]

Dave the guns are nice but those stocks........just awesome.

 

[needsmostuff]

Leo , did you say finish challenged ?
I'll see you that and raise it a few.
I bought this corncob for the same reason , when you see one you just don't leave it laying there . No matter how FUGLY .
If you find a better one someday , upgrade.95876yt

It used to wear bone but sure points better with the big ole wood blobs.

Ya know ,, Like Irv said . One of the most useful packin kit guns around.
So maybe pre-scratched and dented , fearless to carry is not such a bad thing. fhfjjjj

Funny fun fact . The mod.34 22LR. got a 4 inch barrel. The mod.51 .22 mag. got a 3 1/2 incher.
Go figure , seems kind of backward.

 

[Leo918]

I agree. The 3 1/2" barrel makes sense on the Model 43 with alloy frame and cylinder where weight savings was the effort....