This is my oldest S&W, a 2nd Model American, Commercial Russian Model. It's also known as a First Model Russian, or Old, Old Model Russian. The caliber is 44 Russian and it was shipped on November 29th, 1873 as part of an order of 150 units. The factory letter from Roy Jinks, also states there were a total of 5,165 commercial First Model Russians made.

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Not that this is a competition, but that .32 of mm6mm6 is a lovely gun and a lovely photo.

here's my oldest, 1916, .455 HE Mk. II. It is also my second favorite S&W of all of mine - because I still carry it periodically and use it. I love that. It clearly has the wrong grips on it, but I'm working on that and hope to find some soon.

My S&W US.Army 1917 , made in 1918.

1905 4th target from 1920s with Stags and HBH.

Model 1905 3rd change Target.
Shipped March 19,1914

This is my oldest Smith & Wesson, a Pre War 38/44 Outdoorsman that shipped on August 4, 1933 to Union Hardware & Metal Co., Los Angeles, CA. The front sight has been modified sometime along the way, the grips number, and every time I think about letting it go, I get it out of the safe and look at the stunning workmanship that will never be again, and I put it back in the safe with a smile.





This is a great thread; thanks to all who have shared!

Best,

Michael

Model of 1902 target, 1st change. Shipped Nov 18, 1904



SWCA 1975

My oldest S&W is a .32 DA ....

Terry

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Originally posted by Kamerer:
It clearly has the wrong grips on it, but I'm working on that and hope to find some soon.

Dude, my .455/.45 Colt came with identical stocks.

It's since changed.

1915 2nd Model in .45 Colt is my oldest S&W.

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Originally posted by PZ93C:
Dude, my .455/.45 Colt came with identical stocks.
1915 2nd Model in .45 Colt is my oldest S&W.

The correct grips look like that, but have gold medallions and are slightly larger - those are k frame grips and slightly too small for the frame. If you have any of the correct ones, I'd be happy to trade for them or buy.

Do I get an award for oldest? Model #2 1862.

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Originally posted by Kamerer:

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Originally posted by PZ93C:
Dude, my .455/.45 Colt came with identical stocks.
1915 2nd Model in .45 Colt is my oldest S&W.

The correct grips look like that, but have gold medallions and are slightly larger - those are k frame grips and slightly too small for the frame. If you have any of the correct ones, I'd be happy to trade for them or buy.

Oh, I know they are K frame stocks. Mine came with the same K frame stocks. Kinda wierd.

Fresh out of correct ones, though. Sorry about that.

.32 D/A 4th change

Here is my beautiful mint 19-2. manufactured in 1962. She ain't that old but she's still a classic.

My oldest, shipped November 8, 1909.
.44 HE 1st Model, aka Triple Lock.