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The Outdoorsman arrived......
A few pics of my latest N frame acquisition : Serial number is 48xxx.
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Definitely way cool.
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That there's purty sweet...
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Sa-weet!
Sent from my XT1710-02 using Tapatalk
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That's a dandy. I have one too.. Enjoy.
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Good lookin' shooter!
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Wow. Just wow.
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That's a beauty!! Looks to be in very nice shape. Good find, Enjoy!
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I don't know much about the finishes of the 38-44 Outdoorsman, but if that is a 1930s gun, did the factory used a matte blue in that time period??
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I don't know much about the finishes of the 38-44 Outdoorsman, but if that is a 1930s gun, did the factory used a matte blue in that time period??
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I believe it has been re-blued, judging by the fit of the side plate.
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I own Outdoorsman #44646 which shipped which shipped June 1936 according to Mr. Jinks.
You did good sir!
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I don't know much about the finishes of the 38-44 Outdoorsman, but if that is a 1930s gun, did the factory used a matte blue in that time period??
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The matte finish was used only during the post-WWII period.
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It is my understanding that is often called satin or matte blue and high polish ("Bright") blue finish on K frame guns from the 1910s & 1920s. Satin/matte blue was the standard, and bright was available on order, on both service and target grade guns.
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My Outdoorsman #54561 letters to 1938
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38/44 Outdoorsman
Congrats on owning one of these fine Smiths!
Mine is #49029 and shipped in Jan. 1937.
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Wow, another beauty. Love the white stocks.
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Yes unfortunately the original stocks were replaced with Pachmyrs, so I put some ivories, befitting such an elegant lady! 
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I put a letter request in the mail last week. I guessing about 1936 or so?
I also have a “McGivern “ Model with a 5” bbl that letters correctly. It is #58104 from 1940.
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Congrats!! I would caution you - buying those 38/43 Outdoorsmans can become very addictive...
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Congrats!! I would caution you - buying those 38/43 Outdoorsmans can become very addictive...
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I would agree whole-heartily,
Last year at this time I had no N frames. This year the five guns I bought have all been ODs.
Still have to try to take a group photo.
These two started it all.
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38/44 Outdoorsman
What a phenomenal collection, RK! Definitely calendar, book, & catalogue material. Quite an interesting 4", as well!
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