In my view S&W made their finest revolvers up until 1961. . between 1930 and 1956 are my favorites, 5 screw models. The pre-war and very early post war revolvers, long action, are the smoothest. . Pull the hammer back or pull the trigger in D/A, push the release and swing out the cylinder; the long action is superb.

During the 1940's and 1950's, S&W built some of their finest revolvers. . The pre-model 5 screws represent a high point in American gun making when quality machining and fine finishing was expected and delivered. .

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