Model #2 Army

mmaher94087 · #1 10-16-2017, 04:18 PM

I have shown photos of the 1st Model, 1st Issue, 1st Model, 2nd Issue and the 1st Model, 3rd Issue revolvers. The natural progression would be the Model #2 a few of which are shown here. Left side are five inch barrels; right side six. Right side, top two are Japanese marked for the Yokohama and Shimaneken Prefectures.

tjpopkin · #2 10-16-2017, 04:31 PM

mine is a beautiful example....just sent to RIA for auction....

Dropbox - Model 2 Army (comp).jpg

S&WsRsweet · #3 10-17-2017, 06:15 AM

Nice collection ,thanks for posting pictures.

Patbar · #4 10-17-2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mmaher94087

I have shown photos of the 1st Model, 1st Issue, 1st Model, 2nd Issue and the 1st Model, 3rd Issue revolvers. The natural progression would be the Model #2 a few of which are shown here. Left side are five inch barrels; right side six. Right side, top two are Japanese marked for the Yokohama and Shimaneken Prefectures.

Very nice collection indeed. But in your natural progression between the model 1 and 2, didn't you forget the 1 1/2 model (from top to bottom, first issue, transitional issue and second issue) ?

Patbar · #5 10-17-2017, 12:14 PM

I forgot to specify that I was only thinking of the number of the model in this progression, because I know that the model 1 1/2 was in fact produced after the # 2.

mmaher94087 · #6 10-17-2017, 01:03 PM

Patbar, I haven't forgotten the 1 1/2's. They were produced after the #2's but this is where everything starts to boggle my mind. As an example; where does the New Model 1 1/2 CF fit? Should it be included with the RF Model 1 1/2's because of Model designation?

gmborkovic · #7 10-17-2017, 02:47 PM

Mike, what a pic of a great group of #2s.

opoefc · #8 10-17-2017, 03:29 PM

Mike, Easiest way to classify the Model 1 1/2s, is " 1 1/2 RF Old Model" and " 1 1/2 CF New Model" If you are a perfectionist, then throw in the round butt with the Old model barrel as a "Transitional model 1/1/2." If you are still boggled, just send me all your 1 1/2s and relieve your stress. Ed. ( PS: Don't forget the boxes ! )

mmaher94087 · #9 10-17-2017, 07:49 PM

I found another photo of three Model #2 revolvers that had occupied space and time in my safe. The right side revolver is a British copy that is Japanese marked for the Hiroshima Prefecture.

I'll post some photos of the 1 1/2 .32 RF revolvers when I find the photos. I photographed everything except my Belly Button. I'll make a separate post of the New Model 1 1/2 .32 CF revolvers as there are many photos.