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Post War N Frame Thread
I was doing some safe re-arranging. I couldn't find an appropriate thread so I figured I would make one.
You guys have some post war pre-1961 N frames right? You should post pictures of them here. At this point I feel like my collection is done and I expect you guys can show me why I am wrong.
Left to Right: 1959 Model 27 5" | 1961 Model 27 6.5" | 1966 Model 57 4" | 1964 Model 57 6" | 1956 5 Screw pre-29 4" | 1957 4 screw pre-29 6.5" | 1955 model of 1955 6.5"
I'm not really interested in completeness, just that I like every gun. The post war .44 specials are very cool but I like that high polish blue and the expense of them seems prohibitive. As to .38 Specials I like my pre-war's too much to spend money on a post war.
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Wonderful collection! I'll have to find my little stash and take photos.
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I know you said "postwar" but I can't help but throw this .455 from a few decades earlier into the mix.
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I know you said "postwar" but I can't help but throw this .455 from a few decades earlier into the mix.
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Oh man, don't get me started on pre-war N frames. That's an even harder picture to take. I had a rough enough time trying to get my camera far enough away from this pile to get a picture.
Also I realize I am violating the rules of this thread slightly by posting the model 57s, but everything else fits onto this forum. I should note that's what I would like to see, the fine post war pre-1961 guns.
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I collect Js & Ks but do have a couple of N's
38/44
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With the correct stocks.
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At this point I feel like my collection is done...
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I'm positive if/when another one comes along that you can't live without, you'll snap it right up.
As the inimitable Yogi Berra says, "It ain't over 'til it's over."
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I was doing some safe re-arranging. I couldn't find an appropriate thread so I figured I would make one.
You guys have some post war pre-1961 N frames right? You should post pictures of them here. At this point I feel like my collection is done and I expect you guys can show me why I am wrong.
Left to Right: 1959 Model 27 5" | 1961 Model 27 6.5" | 1966 Model 57 4" | 1964 Model 57 6" | 1956 5 Screw pre-29 4" | 1957 4 screw pre-29 6.5" | 1955 model of 1955 6.5"
I'm not really interested in completeness, just that I like every gun. The post war .44 specials are very cool but I like that high polish blue and the expense of them seems prohibitive. As to .38 Specials I like my pre-war's too much to spend money on a post war.
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Beautiful, but you do need at least one more: a 44 Special pre - 24.
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My absolute favorite post war guns.
Julian Hatcher's Transitional .357 Magnum.
3rd Model .44 Transitional Target
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Post war, check, N-frame, check. pre-1961, check.
1917 Commercial, post WWII.
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Post war, check, N-frame, check. pre-1961, check.
1917 Commercial, post WWII.
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David Carroll thought it was either King or a name like Mershom. I can't find any markings on the sights at all and the front sight really looks home made. That's where it currently rests. Thanks for asking.
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This is all I have: a factory nickel pre-27 first year of pro-
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But post war .44spls?
I kind of feel like my pre-war .44spls do the job.
Are the post war ones really so much better then these?
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I had a 4" Pre-28 but didn't really see the point after getting a 27.
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Not so much better,But I like all .44spls.My Pre Model 24's are my most accurate .44's though.My 4" Pre Model 21 and 4" Pre 24 are Two of the most useful Guns S&W ever made IMHO.
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1959 4 screw Model 28 no dash.
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I think I can contribute a few.
Transitional 38/44
Model of 1950 38/44
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Some of mine.
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well.. can't compete on the quantity level with you guys, but this one will just squeak by .. a Texas gun by the letter..
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Here are my post war N frames.
A few special 44s
And a pre 29
and a fine old Highway Patrolman
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A Little Less Common, Perhaps...
A well used Model of 1950, 45 Military, AKA Pre-22
One of mine: a well used Model of 1950 45 Military, AKA Pre-22.
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some of my favorites;
A couple 4 screw nickel 29s
Pre-27
1956 Pre-29
Pre-24 4"
1965 4" 57
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No group shot, but ....
Transitional 5" 38-44 Heavy Duty, August 1946
Transitional 4" 38-44 Heavy Duty, December 1949
5" Pre 27's, sequentially numbered. January 1951 and February 1951
3.5" Pre 27, September 1951
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Here are some more. I can't remember which ones I haven't posted before.
Pre 27, 5 inch
Pre 27, 3 1/2 inch with a dose of front sight rash.
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My only old N frame is a 28 no dash from 1960. S serial#2011xx. I took my 6" guns range Friday, so I took some new pics. I do have a beautiful set of diamond target grips for it. Herrett's feel great though. Bob
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Here are my N-frames (except for my Triple Lock from 1911):
Outdoorsman from 4/51
Model of 1950 .44 from 4/54
Highway Patrolman from 9/54
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All but the HP have 6-1/2" barrels
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A Little "Shout Out"
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I have very much enjoyed the photos of the great guns posted so far in this thread. But, I had to give specific praise to the following - not only for the guns themselves, but specifically for the photographs of the beautiful guns:
This one always makes my heart race a little faster, as it is a beauty, in addition to the fact that it is the only production, P&R N-Frame 357 model variation (RM, Non RM, TRANSITIONAL, Pre-27, 27, 27-1, 27-2) that I do NOT have in my collection. I am however, very glad that Chad takes the time to share it with the rest of us...
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Julian Hatcher's Transitional .357 Magnum.
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Thanks guys for sharing!!!
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I apologize for the pre war gun getting caught up in the picture up top in this post war thread. I most importantly wanted to share the NIB 27-1 3.5 inch with factory smooth rosewood cokes at the very bottom of the picture.
From the Fugate collection
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Here are three new in the box pre 27's in the ever popular 3.5 inch configuration. All matching/correct true time capsules.
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Welcome to the forum. But with all of the goodies there, I've got to ask - do you have the Knox paper?
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Yeah, keep those nasty old pre-war things outa here.
NICE pile of guns.
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Glad to see you back John. It's been too long.
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Your trio and the related photo look kind of familiar...
...at least the boxes do. Interesting that all of yours are plain front sight, while the three in my photo are all red inserted...
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Thank You
I appreciate all of the comments, as time permits I will picture up a few here and there. My brother Matt and I have collected vintage Smiths and Colts for several years. We have always based our criteria on obtaining vintage new in the box perfect examples. Primarily pre war/early post war guns. Common or rare as long as its NIB. We like the rare and obscure of course but a common 4 inch M&P thats never seen the light of day excites me just the same. Once again thank you, more to follow.
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Can I just say that this thread is delivering everything I could have hoped for and more?
So many amazing guns you guys have!
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