Just couldn't stand it no longer...(My Ol' 3rd Model HE)

[rburg]

And you know, that picture looks just like you the last time I saw you. The only thing different is that's a nice looking stump backin' you up. I think a gun show would be decorated nicely if it had one of those across the aisle from our table!

 

[jubela#4]

Great post! That is a great looking gun!

 

[mick27]

hi dave,

god love ya !! don't change a thing on that fine old piece of history, you and that old smith look great together ! i'm sure Elmer is smiling down on you two.. keep livin' the dream !!

regards,
mick

 

[kframeman]

Great post Dave,you've inspired me to brave the Oregon weather and go out and find my own stump (we have millions up here) to shoot at tommorow.Raingear here I come. Art

 

[PAPA777]

Great Pictures Dave and liked the story as well.

 

[BoDog]

Yeah, reminds me of Skeeter too, if its not broken don't fix it. I was an adjustable sight guy until I learned to shoot a 1917, darned things worked. Now most of the time how I find them is how I leave them. Great workmanship in those old ones.

 

[stantheman86]

Engraver? Please don't........

Anyway, I have always been a fan of fixed sight revolvers. Pretty much all of my dozen or so fixed sight S&W's shoot so well I hardly shoot my adjustable sight stuff anymore. I like the look, sight picture and handling of the fixed sight revolvers better.

 

[keith44spl]

Boys,

If'n I were to leave the ol' gal as is...I really need to find a pair of vintage Ivory pre-war service style stocks.

Dick...Dan...Lee?

Any of you fellers gonna help this poor old cowboy out of a jam?


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[tinbender]

Great pictures,thanks for putting a smile on my face. I think I'm going to grab a pistol and head outdoors now also.

 

[wheelgun610]

I knew there must've been a good reason why you withdrew your 'WTB' ad so quickly in the classifieds a while back. That looks like about as good a reason as any I can think of.

I was actually pondering offering you my factory original nickeled four-incher in the 33000 serial range. Glad you spared me from making that decision....

As for ivory service stocks vs. incorrect pre-war magnas, I can tell you I much prefer shooting mine with pre-war magnas over stag service style stocks - by at least a 10 to 1 margin. 'Specially with Skeeter's favorite .44 load.

Congrats Dave, and enjoy.

Mark

 

[Dan M]

Dave,

I dont have an extra set of service ivories but I do have these

Dan

 

[keith44spl]

Dan,

Man O Man...Just my style!

Dave

 

[GLL]

Dave:

Beautiful as is but Dan's ivories sure are pretty! Thank you for the photos !

Jerry

 

[Casehardn]

Beautiful gun.
Real nice pics. Thanks for sharing!
...makes me wanna' go shootin'.

 

[ddixie884]

Congrats, and THANX for sharin..........

 

[ENGINE18]

I'm a novice compaired to some of you, but that .44 really flips my switch!

 

[WaMike]

Dang.....now I think I should trade in my 3-year old "Classic" Mdl 21 for something a lot older......

 

[Sebago Son]

Dave,

I dont have an extra set of service ivories but I do have these

Dan

But Dan... What happened to the Ruby Bull's Eyes? .....

 

[jimmyj]

Hi, Dave:
I agree that you should leave the .44 "As Is".
You and the .44 are more of a match than that nickeled plated 3" Model 36.
Jimmy

 

[keith44spl]

Hi, Dave:
I agree that you should leave the .44 "As Is".
You and the .44 are more of a match than that nickeled plated 3" Model 36.
Jimmy

Yeah Jimmy,

That ol' 3rd Model looks more like me I guess...

That little nickle J frame is kind small for my big ol' paw anyways.
So, it's N frames from here on out.

When I get ahold of them there Ivories and a fancy carved shuck and belt to hang 'er from...
I'll be good to go fur another decade or two. ~Smiley~

Su Amigo,
Dave