Hi Thuer;

I'd love to shoot any of those three big .44 or 45 caliber models.

In 1974 when I was 13, my father gave me a
Model 1, 3rd issue. Shot it constantly with CB caps without any problems. It had minute of tin can accuracy at 10 feet.
This was my first S&W and I wish I had it now!

I put about a full box of factory ammo thru my 1889 New Defender Safety tip up 38 S&W...

decent accuracy, got talked out of it by a buddy...

Had 2 Model 3's New models. One in .44 Russian other was a 38-44. Had some 44 Russians cartridges the [2 boxes] Shot them all up. Accurate old pistol. The 38 I used 38 long Colt's. Been a while ago but don't have the pistols anymore but thought I'd pass the info along. Good talking to you guys.

The oldest one that I own and shot would be my first model .32 Hand Ejector, and at 15 yards it will hold a 3 inch group.

Shot my Dads .38 double action 3rd model yesterday, made in the 1880's. Also shot my .32 saftey's and my .22 Ladysmith and Bekeart with the new 4 inch target barrel I just installed.
Matt

The oldest S&W I've ever fired is my 2nd Model American, Commercial Russian Model, shipped in 1873. I've also fired a 2nd Model Schofield shipped in 1876 and a NM#3 shipped in 1880. Here's a photo of the 2nd Model American ....