You sound like me, I could hit small targets....... before I got old, got the shakes, bad eyesight, etc........

If I had know I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself. :-)

Have a blessed day,

Leon

I have an unregistered model from 1940 and the paper trail that proves it was a Texas Ranger issue gun. Take my advice. Do not shoot it. Even a few rounds will detract from the level of finish. A 98% gun was not carried and or shot much by Grandpa. A lot of LE people had a dress gun, sometimes known as a "barbecue gun," in our part of the world. They were usually nicer than the daily holster carry piece.

Enjoy your treasure,

Jack

Regional Commander, Ret, TXDPS

Please start a new thread and tell us the story!
Must.........Have...........Pictures!

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Not just a RM, but a pristine RM.
WITH certificate and all accessories.
Quite a way to make a splash in the forum.
It may be worth $20k in the market, but if it were mine the money wouldn't even touch the value I'd place on it.
Incredible package and quite an inheritance.

This thread is over 1 year old with nothing from the OP.

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I’ve posted quite often the past year. Just not on this thread. What do you want to know? I finished my article about Grampa, Dillinger, the jail escape, and Grampa’s involvement in catching a child murderer. I am still waiting for the Journal to publish it. I got my purchase permit, joined a shooting range,joined the SWCA and the SW Historical foundation, read the forum almost daily, and got to be friends with the LGS. Oh yes, I also have a S&W accumulation of about 5 dozen revolvers. The great thing about being a new collector is every model is new to me. I have enjoyed every second of my new hobby and have met some really great people. Unfortunately I couldn’t attend the symposium in Reno - goddaughters graduation. My favorite model is still the RM and my favorite gun is Grampa’s, my first.

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You're certainly brightened our forum by your presence and hope you continue to do so for a long time to come. All the best. Sal Raimondi

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Good lookin' shooter!

He didn't carry this gun while chasing Dillinger as John Dillinger was gunned down in 1934. The RM didn't go into production until 1935.

I'm curious to know why that is and/or your reasoning to that? Not disagreeing or agreeing... just would like to know! Thanks in advance.

That's a very impressive time capsule you have there!

This is an exceptional treasure, compounded by the fact that it belonged to your grandfather.
I suggest assuring that it is properly secured and insured.
Lee's Landing Billy is correct, "These finds are what keep us all in the hunt."

Thinnes ..... congrats on a great family heirloom

All my Dad left me was a ratty old , 6 inch, .357 magnum Colt New Service with King sights and action work...... that he carried from when he started as a Motorcycle patrolman riding an Indian in 1938...... for 39 years..... until he retired as a Captain*.

Like yours........... Priceless

Oh ya..... I still got the box!!!!!!


* Footnote; pushing a desk he generally carried his 4 inch; 1946 S&W M&P .38. About the first thing he bought when he returned from a S. Pacific cruise.

I'm late to the party on this thread. Missed it when first posted and again when it bubbled up in 2018.

What a wonderful family heirloom! It would be stellar to own the revolver as a collectible, but to have it come from your grandfather is just over the top.

Congratulations!

Curl

Has anyone given any thought to making a " coffee table" book of registered mags with color images of all accesories including badges , boxes and docs? A short biography of the original owner any images of him carrying and using the revolver. If anyone out there is considering this activity, put me down for 3 copies.