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I-frame infection
In the past I have suffered from N-frame lust, (still do) and now it seems that I have an I-frame infection. Or maybe it's infatuation, anyway, it may turn into an infestation. I picked up these two on Sunday at the Ft. Worth show. A post-war .32HE snub with grips that were once J-frames that were cut down for the improved I-frame. Then the really odd one. A post-war Terrier, that is the New I-frame with the J style trigger guard and grip. It also has the flat latch cylinder release. Dang, I still haven't gotten the older Terrier I won on auction last week!
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hello wayne. nice little snag. we all have had n frame mania.
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Nice...be careful, 32s will get in your blood....and they're everywhere.....
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Wayne,
That's an awesome pair. The larger trigger guard on the Terrier is both New I frame and New J frame; introduced on both with the Model of 1953 I and J.
One reason the I frames are thought to be cool is because they're cheaper than N frames. But it all breaks down when one buys three Is for every one N!
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I forgot, plus I got 9 rounds of ammo and a Bianchi speed strip with the Terrier. According to some prices of .38S&W at the show, that's around $10 worth.
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I have the I frame infection also. Can't shake it.
Good things come in small packages.
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Not sure that I understand this I frame infection of which you speak???
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I remember exactly the day I contracted "I-framitis" myself. I was at a gun show in Roanoke, VA and found an early '20s vintage HFT at a good price because of a bulged barrel and a sweet little post-War 32 HE snub in true I-frame (leaf spring) configuration. The 22 surprised me with its low price while the 32 was only a little high (early??) for the time. They were neither the first nor the last I-frames I bought, and I'm still suffering from this disorder, but like most addicts I tell myself I can quit at any time... then then again who wants to be called a quitter?? 
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JSR, you are still in the denial stage....GOOD FOR YOU!
Curl, do you have a thread on these? You take better pics than me.
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And since you started this discussion, I just put up another one:
S&W .38 Regulation Police #21161
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I have a few 32's but I could quit any time...
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Yes, celebrate and enjoy the symptoms.
Bravo on the Mod 34 pre dash, it's actually a Model of 1953 New I frame which followed the Improved I frame with small trigger guard.
Your 38 S&W I frame is actually a Regulation Police if it has the square butt. Terrier if has a round butt.
This will help on the differences of the evolutionary changes:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/blog.php?b=103
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Who wants to be cured??
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I have a few 32's but I could quit any time...
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When you quit, let me know....that's all I collect.
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