Prewar Third Model HE Stocks

iskra · #1 08-01-2015, 03:00 AM

Pictured below is a Third Model HE, SN 482xx. Any possibility the stocks shown are period and model correct? Across the years, my overall batting average on original metal has been great; on original stocks... poor!

Thanks for info!

bruner1981 · #2 08-01-2015, 03:09 AM

I'm sorry to disappoint, but those stocks are not correct for a prewar third model. The following picture is a screenshot from the SCSW

The gun in the middle, labeled as a third model, has the type of stocks that are correct for your gun. The stocks on your gun, I believe are magna style stocks from around the 1950s to 1960s. I'm not as familiar with those, though they do look good on your gun.

lebomm · #3 08-01-2015, 04:45 AM

bruner1981,
Your pic illustrates a 3rd Model Military & Police, a K-frame .38. OP's revolver is a 3rd Model Hand Ejector, an N-frame probably in .44 Special.
I agree on your assessment of the stocks as late diamond magnas.
iskra,
Betcha that 3rd Model (also called Model of 1926) is fun to shoot, no?

Larry

bruner1981 · #4 08-01-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lebomm

bruner1981,

Your pic illustrates a 3rd Model Military & Police, a K-frame .38. OP's revolver is a 3rd Model Hand Ejector, an N-frame probably in .44 Special.

I agree on your assessment of the stocks as late diamond magnas.

iskra,

Betcha that 3rd Model (also called Model of 1926) is fun to shoot, no?

Larry

Wow I guess I was more tired than I thought when I made that post. I completely missed the shrouded ejector rod. This is embarrassing. Thank you for correcting me on that Larry

Wiregrassguy · #5 08-01-2015, 01:52 PM

Iskra, the correct stocks for your .44 HE, 3rd Model, Model of 1926 are magnas like those shown off the gun below. The medallions are larger than post-War magnas and the washers will be milled into a cup, some will have patent stamping inside the cup. You might find some on here or eBay, but be prepared for sticker shock.

iskra · #6 08-01-2015, 03:21 PM

Wiregrassguy, Thanks for the kind information and full answer to my question!!!
Actually, if any embarrassment here, I’m the one who should be! The 44 Special Smiths are a main interest. I have a fair representation of most of the principal models from "New Century" up through 4th Gen 24-3 of the mid eighties. I basically understand the metal features. Just don’t know squat about wood such as magna grip nuances! The info provided is particularly useful and highly appreciated!
Again thanks!

quinn · #7 08-01-2015, 03:58 PM

I understood that over it's production life the 3rd Model 44 would have shipped with as many as 4 different stock versions: the 20's non medallion service stocks, the early 30's medallion service stocks, the pre-war magnas and the post-war magnas depending on ship date. Am I wrong?

Wiregrassguy · #8 08-01-2015, 04:21 PM

I believe you're correct.