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44 Magnum, May 1956
S160000 serial number range and shipped on May 8, 1956. One of the first 300 made by S&W.
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KB stocks?
If so what does he call that color wood for the grip?
I assume all magnums of that era shipped with "cokes".
Any exceptions?
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Doc , you've got more primo S&W 44s than I've had good days!
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Original S&W stocks.
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Bill, I don't care what the RM collectors say, the first year 44 Mags can't be beat. They are a thing of beauty,this one in particular. 
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04-20-2011, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc44
Original S&W stocks.
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The color fooled me.
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04-20-2011, 06:36 PM
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Wow Doc, another amazing gun.
If there is an imperfection on that gun, it's definitely not on the left side! And....I suspect the right side is just as dazzling.
Thanks for posting!
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Early .44
Bill-
I have S159999, also shipped in May, condition favorably described as "shooter grade" -- wouldn't dare post pictures here. Very nice example.
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04-20-2011, 11:04 PM
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Quote:
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S160000 serial number range and shipped on May 8, 1956. One of the first 300 made by S&W.
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I've got one word......."Stunning!!"
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Quote:
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S160000 serial number range and shipped on May 8, 1956. One of the first 300 made by S&W.
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Might be the answer to "if you could only own one"
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That's about as nice as they come. Beautiful gun!
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Doc-I was also shipped in May of 1956. I will send you an FFL so you can send the gun to me
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Doc, as usual, I don't know if I'm more jealous of the gun or your ability with a camera. I am awed.
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Bill, beautiful gun. How do you take your pictures? Is the gun standing up or laying down? It almost appears as if the gun is balancing on the butt and muzzle. 
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Very nice gun.
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