Allen in MT
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The Long-Barreled Smith & Wesson Thread
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I also like the longer barrels. I have a 27-2, K38, K22, all in the 8-3/8 barrel from about 1980. Sorry no pictures.
I really enjoyed all the replies and pictures in this thread.
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James
I really enjoyed all the replies and pictures in this thread.
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James
kdailey
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Wow, this post is 4 years old. Still a good one tho. I will share a couple.
Model 29-2 with a 7 1/2-inch barrel shipped in 1966 and Class C-engraved.
Bill
Spectacular 29, Bill. Very nice engraving. Not too much. Looks perfect. Grips look just right on it. So does the 7.5" barrel.
A 27-2 factory engraved and two 29-2.
silentflyer
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I have a 8 3/8" 17-3,14-4 and a Dan Wesson 15-2 8" and a Dan Wesson 744 stainless with a 10" tube. Had a DW with the 15" barrel some years ago and like an idiot sold it..
Like to go the the range and when the range goes cold walk out and set up some 50,75 and 100 yard targets (clay pigeons), and watch the look on the springs and plastic crowd when I start bringing out the long tubes and start busting them.
Like to go the the range and when the range goes cold walk out and set up some 50,75 and 100 yard targets (clay pigeons), and watch the look on the springs and plastic crowd when I start bringing out the long tubes and start busting them.
had3nuf
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I acquired a couple now I am going to go for 1 of each blued model.
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s2harry
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Rough 14-1 I think
TAROMAN
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Started out in the 70s with this one. Had a choice of it or a 4" one. Should have gotten both!
Used it for a lot of desert walks and hunting then got into the silhouette game at which it did quite well.
17-4 came along during the silhouette days. It really slammed those little rams at 100 meters:
14-4 was in the dealer's case at the same time, so why not?
Finally found a decent P&R 629 to add to the stable. It was a bit nicked up, so gave it a complete rubdown:
Used it for a lot of desert walks and hunting then got into the silhouette game at which it did quite well.
17-4 came along during the silhouette days. It really slammed those little rams at 100 meters:
14-4 was in the dealer's case at the same time, so why not?
Finally found a decent P&R 629 to add to the stable. It was a bit nicked up, so gave it a complete rubdown:
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mikepriwer
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Bruce
I missed your response about the 8" 1899. There were two built special-order; this
one and a nickel one. This one was shipped to a doctor in New York, who used it
in the 1908 Olympics. The nickel one was delivered to Charlie Call, in the factory.
Regards, Mike Priwer
VaRecon
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VaRecon
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That is a great looking pinto, Doc.".357" Magnum with a two-tone finish and one of the first pairs of target stocks, shipped in December 1952 to Rex Firearms.
Bill
I love seeing that finish, especially on such an immaculate gun.
SuperMan
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I shot Smith for almost 40 years before I finally bought my first one...a 657...than found another...but sold one to a friend...
..had an unfired in the PC nickel also...
...but was too nice to shoot so I sold it...
But recently found another 1974 shooter....
Also have a 57 blue made in the 70s but no pics...
Bought this 27-2 a few years ago cheap...the dealer apologized as the original numbered to the gun grips had been replaced with an older set of "Targets"..so he discounted it to me...the "Targets" of couse ended up being Cokes... Put some correct for the period Magnas on and put the Cokes where they beloneged...on a 1964 4" 57....and sold the gun for more than I paid for it...
Last year found a nice 48 and a friend came up with a .22 LR cylinder...it shoots like a rifle with both rounds...
Fun guns....Bob
..had an unfired in the PC nickel also...
...but was too nice to shoot so I sold it...
But recently found another 1974 shooter....
Also have a 57 blue made in the 70s but no pics...
Bought this 27-2 a few years ago cheap...the dealer apologized as the original numbered to the gun grips had been replaced with an older set of "Targets"..so he discounted it to me...the "Targets" of couse ended up being Cokes... Put some correct for the period Magnas on and put the Cokes where they beloneged...on a 1964 4" 57....and sold the gun for more than I paid for it...
Last year found a nice 48 and a friend came up with a .22 LR cylinder...it shoots like a rifle with both rounds...
Fun guns....Bob
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This is one of my favorite threads. I think my next Smith will have a long barrel! Please keep sharing.
Thanks,
QD
Thanks,
QD
teesur
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I'll break one out to keep it going.
Model 25-5.
tesur.
Model 25-5.
tesur.
This 629 has the rib cut for scope mounts - done at the factory:
Paladin85020's 629 was looking lonely without the Millet rings, so here's a couple "dressed up":
Along with the "stubby" 7 1/2" 629 PC.
Kestrel
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I had always wanted an 8 3/8" S&W for as long as I can remember. A number of years ago I purchased a 6" 629 which was practical but just didn't scratch 'the itch'. Neither did its replacement, a 7.5" Ruger .454. So earlier this year I finally got what I should have started with, an 8 3/8" 25-5 in .45 Colt. Finally, this is the gun that really does it for me. 
I'll see about getting around to taking some pics & posting them.
I'll see about getting around to taking some pics & posting them.
