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38/44 outdoorsmen (LGS) find!
I can't believe I stumbled upon this beauty recently while touring the local shops! Very happy to be the new caretaker. Quick story. Being purchased locally I was able to contact the consignee and get some background on the gun. Turns out his dad bought it new in 1934 it was shipped from S&W 1933 and it was his pride and joy. His father was also a firefighter as am I and he worked the next town over from where I work now. There is something to be said for purchasing local. Here are the pics.
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09-07-2021, 08:31 AM
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WOW! You found an awesome one. He certainly didn't carry it with him into any fires. Now the challenge will be if you can keep it in that condition for the next 88 years. 
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Now the challenge will be if you can keep it in that condition for the next 88 years. |
If that beauty was mine, I would be tempted to buy a dehumidifier with a forever service contract, have it wired into my VA supplied casket and specify in my will that I want it tucked away in my shoulder holster when they nail the lid shut...  ...Ben
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WOW ! You can't get any more awesomer than this revolver , story and connection !!!
There is an aweful lot to be said for purchasing local ... Nice score .
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It’s amazing to find something like that in a local gun store. What a beautiful revolver!
It just goes to show us that they are still out there somewhere. 😁
Would love to see some more pictures of your find, I don’t get to see a Smith that nice around here very often.
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I can't believe I stumbled upon this beauty recently while touring the local shops! Very happy to be the new caretaker.
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Congrats!!! That is a beautiful Outdoorsman. I personally think that the pre-war Outdoorsman is one of the most beautiful revolvers to ever roll off the assembly line.
Thanks for sharing your treasure with the rest of us.
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Thank you all for the kind words. It was quite a surprise.
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Please tell us that it came with the box and tools! 
That is simply awesome!
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Pretty hard to beat that one! What a great find.
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I’m always saddened to see someone sell his father’s gun. But! Congrats on your find!
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09-07-2021, 10:39 AM
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That is really a nice one, you can't have enough Outdoorsman
I love my Outdoorsmen, too
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That's a beauty, look's to be in perfect condition!
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09-07-2021, 11:58 AM
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Please tell us that it came with the box and tools!
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Original box yes. No tools or paperwork.
You can just make out the 4 and the 2 on the masking tape. Not great shape but the two have been life long friends. Again thx all for the feedback.
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Original box yes. No tools or paperwork.
You can just make out the 4 and the 2 on the masking tape. Not great shape but the two have been life long friends. Again thx all for the feedback.
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Print a pic of a Pre-War screwdriver, a Pre-War Brush, and a Helpful Hints, and ask him if he has seen anything like them in his Dad's stuff. 
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I forgot to say:
NICE!
Good for you.
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Pre War 38/44 Outdoorsman
Outstanding! What a great find!
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Awesome! Did it come with an Historian's letter or have you completed the form yet?
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That is a beauty! Certainly worth being the centerpiece in any collection
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Does your Outdoorsman have a sister? 
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A sister indeed... 1939 k22 outdoorsmen.
Perfect bookends!
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You guys are making me jealous with the K22 Outdoorsmen... I'm still looking for the right one!
I figure it will fit right between the 38/44 OD and 1905 4th Change Target...
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I haven't sent for one yet. Just got the k22's back. It went to a local police department here in Massachusetts. I will letter it. I letter all my guns as the historical facts about them intrigues me.
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Ammo
Come on folks. He needs some period ammo for his collection. Big Larry
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Excellent score! Congratulations.
The .38-44 OD (prewar and postwar transitional), of which I am fortunate to have a few, is one of my favorite S&W models.
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I can't believe I stumbled upon this beauty recently while touring the local shops! Very happy to be the new caretaker. Quick story. Being purchased locally I was able to contact the consignee and get some background on the gun. Turns out his dad bought it new in 1934 it was shipped from S&W 1933 and it was his pride and joy. His father was also a firefighter as am I and he worked the next town over from where I work now. There is something to be said for purchasing local. Here are the pics.
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You expect to find treasures like that when you're fortunate enough to be able to prowl around in David Carroll's back room----and you're never disappointed; but to come across such in a local gun shop proves there IS a God-----absolutely---positively.
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Congratulations on finding that beautiful OD.
These types of finds are what makes hunting so exciting, and posts like this fuel the fire!
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Damn, that's pretty.
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Amazing find!! A little time-capsule to the 1930's!
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You have a very impressive pair there, Congrats............
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Woot-Woot!!
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Stunning, simply stunning.
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I am almost struck blind by the brilliance of S&W pre-war blue.
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I agree. Old school is the best school.
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Me two.
My Post War Matte finish is a Plain Jane compared to this one!
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