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04-15-2018, 08:36 PM
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Info on s&w model 1950 45 cal
Picked up a Smith model 1950 45 cal... Any info would be appreciated.
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04-15-2018, 08:44 PM
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is that one of the mismarked 25-2 model of 1955?
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04-15-2018, 08:52 PM
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Welcome! It's an uncommon gun, only 2,768 were reported made. N frame, .45 ACP, 6.5" barrel, Target sights.
The standard 1950 .45 Target had a tapered barrel; a few later heavy barrel 1955 Targets were mis-stamped with the 1950 barrel markings.
We like photos! Hope this is helpful.
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More data would help.
Military or Target?
3, 4, or 5 Screw?
Serial number range?
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04-15-2018, 08:52 PM
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I don't think so...behind home is 1294. I'm trying to post a pic.
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04-15-2018, 08:54 PM
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Where model numbers are usually stamped...this one has 1294
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04-15-2018, 08:57 PM
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Target i suppose. 3 screw, S 86000
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04-15-2018, 08:58 PM
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Maybe ivory grips?
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04-15-2018, 09:01 PM
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Can someone tell me how to post pics? Thanks
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Model numbers began ca. 1957-58.
Mine was a M-1950 Target. I sold it because accuracy with .45 Auto-Rim ammo was pretty bad, and I didn't want to fool with half moon clips and .45 ACP ammo.
If you hand-load and use hard - cast SWC bullets, I suspect it'll shoot well. I think I'd load it to give a 250 grain SWC (Keith) bullet about 900 FPS. Keep in mind that the rifling is designed for jacketed bullets.
The gun is as big and almost as heavy as a .44 Magnum, and I think I traded it in on a Model 29. That was certainly in that time frame. The M-29, with 6.5-inch barrel, shot phenomenally well.
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Hang in there and keep trying to post those pictures. By the serial number, it sounds like you have a 1950 Target, also known as a pre model 26. It should have a 6 1/2 inch tapered barrel and 4 screws in the side plate (one may be under the grip) and another screw in front of the trigger guard. Not many were made and they are a scarce revolver that was designed to shoot jacketed ball ammo. Welcome aboard.
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04-15-2018, 09:27 PM
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If a pre 26 it should look a lot like this one. Eager to see pictures.
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Any info greatly appreciated..Thanks.. im thinking of putting it up for sale.
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1950 .45 Army, that became the Model 22 in 1957. Original stocks were checkered, diamond Magnas. S&W discontinued this model in 1966.
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