6 inch N Frame Revolver Calibers

[DocMaturin]

I have set goal of collecting blued N frame revolvers (nominally 6 inch barrel length) in every caliber available.

So far I have them in 38 Special, 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Special, and 45 Colt.

I think I am only missing 45 ACP, and 44 Mag. Have I missed any?
I know there are some calibers that come in multiple models, but right now I am just interested in getting one of each caliber.

[Baltimoreed11754]

The old wartime HEs were N frames in .455.

[dsf]

455 Eley is a must have for the N frame collection.

[Sevens]

I believe the S&W Model 929 revolver in 9mm is an N-frame.

S&W also made a Performance Center model in .38 Super — was that also an N-frame? Someone will know and will post here quickly I’ll bet!

[dsf]

Originally Posted by Sevens

I believe the S&W Model 929 revolver in 9mm is an N-frame.

S&W also made a Performance Center model in .38 Super — was that also an N-frame? Someone will know and will post here quickly I’ll bet!

Correct on each.

Maybe it would be wise for him to go "no lock" for starters.

[Loyaljeeper]

The 610, 10mm, is once again available in a 6”.

[lihpster]

Originally Posted by Sevens

I believe the S&W Model 929 revolver in 9mm is an N-frame.

S&W also made a Performance Center model in .38 Super — was that also an N-frame? Someone will know and will post here quickly I’ll bet!

He gets a pass on those 2 as he is collecting blued guns.

[Loyaljeeper]

Originally Posted by lihpster

He gets a pass on those 2 as he is collecting blued guns.

I missed the blue finish. Ignore the 610.

Did the 44-40 come in a 6” barrel?

[Truckman]

I turned down a 6" (not 6.5) Model 25-5 .45LC yesterday, pristine, presentation box, papers, tools, etc...$1400 OTD...I'm already thinking about going back for it......Ben

[Pine_Worker]

Originally Posted by Truckman

I turned down a 6" (not 6.5) Model 25-5 .45LC yesterday, pristine, presentation box, papers, tools, etc...$1400 OTD...I'm already thinking about going back for it......Ben

You better go get it before I do.

[murphydog]

You must be looking for either 6 or 6.5” barreled revolvers?

The models 24-3, 25, 27, 29 and 57 were 6” guns, among others. The .38/44 (Heavy Duty or Outdoorsman), and the fixed or Target sight pre-model .44s and .45s, were 6.5” but not 6”. I think the .455s were 6.5” too?

Of course they came in shorter lengths too (like the 5.5” 1917 Army).

[Muley Gil]

Originally Posted by Loyaljeeper

I missed the blue finish. Ignore the 610.

Did the 44-40 come in a 6” barrel?

The M544 in .44-40 was a 5". The M24-3 was a 6 1/2".

[Hair Trigger]

Originally Posted by dsf

Maybe it would be wise for him to go "no lock" for starters.

Agreed, for starters, at least, OP should narrow the era of gun he's looking for. As he succeeds in finding each caliber available with a 6" barrel, he can broaden the search to pre-war and post lock guns.

Originally Posted by DocMaturin

I have set goal of collecting blued N frame revolvers (nominally 6 inch barrel length) in every caliber available.

So far I have them in 38 Special, 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Special, and 45 Colt.

I think I am only missing 45 ACP, and 44 Mag. Have I missed any?
I know there are some calibers that come in multiple models, but right now I am just interested in getting one of each caliber.

If you're looking for post-war, pre-lock N frame guns, I believe the .45 Auto and .44 Magnum are all you need.

When I started collecting, or accumulating (more accurate in my case) S&W's, I decided on finding P&R magnums, one of each model in the postwar to 1982 era (when the pinned barrels and recessed cylinders disappeared). Wasn't concerned with what barrel length, but preferred as early a model as I could find and afford (emphasis on afford). Still searching for a M13, and a M65, which aren't that difficult, but my HG is a M520. Then if dollars and years (mine) haven't run out on me, maybe multiples of models in different barrel lengths.

[Truckman]

Originally Posted by Pine_Worker

You better go get it before I do.

And the race is on!......Ben

[k22fan]

Originally Posted by DocMaturin

[...] blued N frame revolvers (nominally 6 inch barrel length) [...]

It would be expensive but .44-40 triple lock New Century or first model N frames were made with 6 1/2" barrels. Did any of the rare triple lock .38-40s have 6 1/2" barrels?

[Narragansett]

Originally Posted by Truckman

I turned down a 6" (not 6.5) Model 25-5 .45LC yesterday, pristine, presentation box, papers, tools, etc...$1400 OTD...I'm already thinking about going back for it......Ben

We are all waiting for pictures

[Truckman]

Originally Posted by Narragansett

We are all waiting for pictures

Patience...I have to lay my grubby hands on it first...The thrill is in making the deal......Ben

[PeteC]

Wow, I feel like a casual beer drinker who just stumbled into a discussion of the joys of single malt Scotch... !

[gerhard1]

Was 30 M1 Carbine an option at one time?

[H Richard]

I believe the 30 Carbine was experimental and was a 5" barrel.