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*SOLD* Taurus TX22 .22 LR Blk/FDE 4" *HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPETITION-READY HANDGUN*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Taurus TX22 is a high-performance, competition-ready rimfire pistol that blends the feel and functionality of a full-sized centerfire handgun. Designed with ergonomics in mind, the TX22 offers an intuitive grip, ideal trigger reach, and reduced felt recoil, making it easy to control and highly accurate for rapid follow-up shots. At the heart of the pistol is Taurus’s innovative Performance Trigger System, inspired by rifle trigger geometry. This single-action-o
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Jul 31st 2025
*SOLD* 1988 Colt Storekeeper's Model .45LC 4" Royal Blue *RARE 1 of 280 only MADE*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Storekeeper’s Model is a rare and compact variation of the iconic Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, designed for discreet carry in urban settings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While never an official factory designation, the term “Storekeeper’s Model” was adopted by collectors to describe short-barreled SAA revolvers, typically with 4" barrels and no ejector rod assembly. These guns were favored by shopkeepers, gamb
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Jul 30th 2025
*SOLD* 1907 Colt Police Positive .38 Colt NP Nickel 4" *FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Police Positive was an enhanced successor to the Colt New Police, distinguished by the addition of Colt’s innovative "Positive Safety" mechanism, designed to prevent accidental discharges. Highly favored by law enforcement agencies seeking a compact and lightweight sidearm, the Police Positive earned a strong reputation for reliability and ease of use. It was manufactured in various configurations between 1907 and 1947. The Police Positive First Issue was
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Jun 23rd 2025
*SOLD* 1982 Smith Wesson 559 9mm Blue 4" -RARE LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL- Scarce
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 559 is a 9mm, traditional double-action (DA/SA) semi-automatic pistol featuring a full steel frame and steel slide. It was developed as the all-steel counterpart to the alloy-framed Model 459 and is equipped with a 14-round double-stack magazine. The pistol features a 4-inch barrel and was offered in either a matte blued or nickel finish. Sights consist of a 1/8" serrated ramp front sight paired with a drift-adjustable rear sight for windage,
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Jun 12th 2025
*SOLD* 1952 Colt Official Police .38 Spl Blue 4" *BEAD BLASTED DUO-TONE FINISH*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis
In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to the Official Police to better reflect its primary users, which included numerous police departments such as the New York City Police and Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police became the standard-issue revolver for law enforcement. They remained highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian owners seeking a robust and powerful firearm. Colt
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Jun 2nd 2025