.44 HE 3rd Transitional 6 1/2" Blue (WSP)

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Found it on an auction site. S 62680, shipped in October '46. Not a pristine example for sure, but all matching, and there's just enough of the original marking remaining on the back strap to make me strongly suspect it's a WSP gun. Can't wait to shoot it--the action is smooth. Needs a lanyard ring, but the pin is there, and the serial has been stamped on the side of grip frame like similar examples I've seen.
 

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That model is going on the list.

What's a gun like that usually cost a fella?

Thanks, Pete
 
Nice looking gun Jim. It has character and being complete is a treat. I will be sending you a swivel for it. Thanks for sharing!
Bill
 
Sir
Very nice addition.
Here are a couple pics of one from about the same time.
This is S 68675 shipped August 1946.
This one has no extra markings.

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Bill@Yuma
 
Hi Jim
Nice gun the 6 1/2 inch Transition models are scarce most of the ones I have seen went to the Washington HP.
My best guess at how many were made in this barrel length is about
200 to 250.
Nice find.
Jim Fisher
 
I would add that to my colection even though has no target sights, very nice looking gun my friend! Congrats! Dale in Canada!
 
Very nice gun Jim, I really like it a lot. In fact I was the only other bidder on it when you hit the "buy it now" button. I was on $50 away from the buy it now price but simply didn't have the disposable income. I was happy to see a Forum member get it. And frankly I was surprised to see such a hard to find specimen up for auction. I thought the price was excellent too. The description said the cylinder had been refinished and was a slight different color than the rest, but I sure couldn't tell it.
Thanks for posting the pics.

Roger
 
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