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03-21-2011, 03:30 PM
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44-40 S&W Revolver?
Does S&W produce a revolver chambered in 44-40?
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03-21-2011, 03:48 PM
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Of recent manufacture, 1986 to be exact, they made the model 544, a 5" N frame.
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Currently, no.
They did produce a limited run of commerative N frames back around 1986 chambered in 44-40 though.
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03-21-2011, 04:33 PM
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If not S&W in 44-40 then what?
Colt? Uberti?
I am looking for a revolver in 44-40 to go with the new Winchester 1892 Takedown that just joined the family.
Any suggestions. Quality is an important consideration.
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03-21-2011, 05:06 PM
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.44-40s
You can buy new Colt SAAs in .44-40 in the box right now and also some clones. Double action in .44-40 is much less common except for S&W's 5" mentioned above. There are S&W antiques in .44-40 both DA and SA but I wouldn't shoot them a lot. Good hunting.
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This is the 544 commemertive. It`s a 5" barrel 44-40. I bought this used but I dont belive it`s been fired. Been thinking about it though.
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It's not too difficult to find a Colt New Service in .44-40. It can be expensive, though. A Uberti SAA clone would be both easier to find and cheaper.
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The most modern revolver to match the M92 would be a Ruger Vaquero. Though discontinued, used ones should be possible to find, and they'll handle any load safe for the M92. I have a M92 rifle in 44-40 and used to have a Vaquero to match. If you handload for the 92, Starline barss is the way to go. Bob!!
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Buy a Colt Frontier Six Shooter and be done with it. Great gun and the new ones are showing superb quality.
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Colt makes a high quality 44-40 SAA that would go perfectly with your levergun. The one on top was purchased new a couple of years ago, and factory fitted with an extra 44 Spcl cylinder. Good luck finding a 544, I've seen pictures but haven't been lucky enough to stumble onto one yet.
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Knowledge is King!
Thanks to all for sharing the pictures and advice. Looks like there may be a number of good options in 44-40. Very good news!
This forum has been helpful to me.
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I load the 44 WCF with 200 gr bullets and real gunpowder (aka: Black Powder ffg). This is a great way to really connect with history on a very personal level. It IS a bit of trouble compared to loading the smokeless stuff, but worth it.
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decision?
By the way, what revolver did you decide to match to your carbine?
You will likely want to size to .427, although if a .428 bullet chambers in both your carbine and revolver it may provide a little, very little, better accuracy.
If one crimps a little loosely, the bullets will drop down into the cases when stacked in a rifle magazine tube. Crimp too tight and the things will not chamber. I use RCBS 44 WCF Cowboy dies and have had good luck.
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