Pawn Shop Circuit: Nickel Bodyguard

I stopped by Kenny's pawn shop this morning to check his firearms selection. Back in January, Kenny had told me about a Smith & Wesson Model 38 that was hocked. This morning Kenny said the revolver was finally coming out of hock........At noon today. I told Kenny to expect me there for the occasion, and I went on about my Saturday morning rat killing.

At 1205 I darkened Kenny's door. He had not even placed the revolver under the glass yet, but he went into the back room to retrieve it for me to examine. What Kenny had was a perfectly pristine Model 38 in factory polished nickel. Regrettably, the barrel was not pinned, but the condition was superb.

I was almost scared to turn over the tag and look at the price. Kenny knew I wanted this revolver. Would he try to gouge me? I took a look. $225. I broke out my wallet, and asked for a 4471.