Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980
o

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 3-Screw PINNED Barrel SWING-OUT Cylinder Hand Ejectors WITH Model Numbers


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-05-2017, 09:17 PM
hkcavalier's Avatar
hkcavalier hkcavalier is offline
US Veteran
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 1,763
Liked 7,208 Times in 1,888 Posts
Default When did the orange ramp sights become available?

Just curious...ran into an pre model # gun with one, I figured they came along in the '60s at the earliest. Anyone have the answer?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-05-2017, 09:25 PM
moosedog moosedog is online now
SWCA Member
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 7,851
Likes: 11,782
Liked 13,762 Times in 3,346 Posts
Default

I'm pretty sure it was 1952 that they became an option.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #3  
Old 01-06-2017, 10:21 AM
Doc44's Avatar
Doc44 Doc44 is offline
Moderator

When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Indiana, USA
Posts: 9,384
Likes: 1,316
Liked 30,337 Times in 4,353 Posts
Default

Originally cataloged in early 1952 as the Blanchard (red) ramp, later versions of the 1952 (centennial) catalog listed this sight as the S&W red ramp. This sight, with a white outline rear sight was standard on the 44 Magnum introduced in January 1956. Prior to that, the red ramp was installed on many of the 1950 44 Targets with a 4-inch barrel and was a factory option for the ".357" Magnum.

Bill
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #4  
Old 01-06-2017, 10:38 AM
gmborkovic gmborkovic is online now
SWCA Member
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: VA & SoFL
Posts: 8,643
Likes: 469
Liked 5,692 Times in 3,185 Posts
Default

Are we talking red or orange?
__________________
Mike 2796
SoFo Bunch member
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-06-2017, 12:40 PM
Muley Gil Muley Gil is online now
US Veteran
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The SW Va Blue Ridge
Posts: 17,472
Likes: 88,957
Liked 24,779 Times in 8,481 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gmborkovic View Post
Are we talking red or orange?
In my experience, the color varied from a deep red to reddish orange.
__________________
John 3:16
WAR EAGLE!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-06-2017, 12:51 PM
gmborkovic gmborkovic is online now
SWCA Member
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: VA & SoFL
Posts: 8,643
Likes: 469
Liked 5,692 Times in 3,185 Posts
Default

OH,ok. See, I learned something. The ones I have are a deep red, no hint of orange. Thanks
__________________
Mike 2796
SoFo Bunch member
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #7  
Old 01-06-2017, 01:20 PM
hkcavalier's Avatar
hkcavalier hkcavalier is offline
US Veteran
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 1,763
Liked 7,208 Times in 1,888 Posts
Default

Thanks guys! Hate to be wrong, even on the Internet
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-06-2017, 07:07 PM
Nightowl's Avatar
Nightowl Nightowl is offline
SWCA Member
When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Warrensburg, MO USA
Posts: 5,404
Likes: 2,840
Liked 3,292 Times in 1,688 Posts
Default

I am interested in this question also. They are definitely different than the red ramp sight. The earliest orange front sight I recall, was on the 686 and 586 ramp front sight guns. However, I was not buying many guns in the 70s, so my memory is kinda fuzzy on the orange sights change.
__________________
Richard Gillespie
FBINA 102
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-06-2017, 07:12 PM
Doc44's Avatar
Doc44 Doc44 is offline
Moderator

When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available? When did the orange ramp sights become available?  
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Indiana, USA
Posts: 9,384
Likes: 1,316
Liked 30,337 Times in 4,353 Posts
Default

The red ramp sight has somewhat of an orange caste to it.

Bill

Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Red ramp front sights Have gun-will travel S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 2 07-31-2016 02:32 PM
WTB stock ramp front sights qballwill WANTED to Buy 0 01-30-2014 04:45 PM
17-4 with Red Ramp and White Outline Sights greenmachine S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present 9 11-10-2012 11:02 PM
red ramp sights on 19's lhump1961 S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 18 03-05-2012 07:04 PM
27-2s -- 6 1/2" with ramp front sights 1950jcb S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980 14 03-29-2011 08:27 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:31 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)