Let's see those 1926 .44 Specials!

[Sebago Son]

Cap'n... You don't suppose we could twitch these old shooters of mine over to targets like you done now could we? You get the mill file, I'll find us a good straight horseshoe nail and hone a purty keen chisel point on it...

 

[Sebago Son]

Just found another snapshot of my W&K...

 

[GLL]

Jerry

 

[Art Doc]

Looked for a 1926 for 20 years. Was offered one by a member here for $650. A bit more than I wanted to pay but you know the saying: The time to buy is when you are holding it in your hands.

Within a month I found another priced at $400. Bagged it, too. Both were original nickel guns but had been refinished. The first one was buffed too much and the second one was in better shape so I sold the first one at a slight loss. Here's the one I kept. Shipped to W&K 7/6/28.

 

[keith44spl]

Cap'n... You don't suppose we could twitch these old shooters of mine over to targets like you done now could we?
You get the mill file, I'll find us a good straight horseshoe nail and hone a purty keen chisel point on it...

Now Drew,

Ya know it's a liken to an obsession,

I's can't help myself some times...I need ya to send me a gallon jug of cider to help calm my nerves.


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Big Fred]

All of these are very nice revolvers. Gripper, that 4" nickel w/box is just amazing. I someday hope to get a decent blue-worn or reblue but tight shooter grade, anybody got an extra?

 

[SDH]

Recently acquired Model 1926 and I've been too busy to take any pix; 5" post-war transition, all matching numbers, and I do have an un-numbered gold box.
Will shoot, and shoot photos when it calms down around here.

 

[Sebago Son]

Well now.... I guess if we're gonna talk postwar guns I oughta put this one up....

 

[wbraswell]

I knew I shouldn't have looked at this thread. Great guns everyone. A fixed sight, light barrel N-frame makes me light-headed. Then that feeling moves down to my wallet.

 

[Sebago Son]

Might take a little longer....

I's can't help myself some times...I need ya to send me a gallon jug of cider to help calm my nerves.

I kin do that! But likes I was saying to my favorite philly not long ago... "How hard do you want it?"...

 

[Toyman]

A 3rd model .44 special Target shipped to WOLF and KLAR

 

[Deacon KC]

Found out this was in the second shipment to W&K [first batch of blued guns]

 

[Combat]

My old .44 that the pawnshop guy shined up with a buffer before putting it out for sale. Going to get around to having it re-nickled . Done found me a new hammer and trigger for it on the flea-bay. The price was right so it will make a good shooter one day.

 

[keith44spl]

Just found another snapshot of my W&K...

Drew,

That's purty'r that a speckled pup under a red wagon


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Muley Gil]

I have one other 1926. This one is a 5" with original blue finish. It is # 37585, which shipped March 1931. This one has the squared notch rear sight, while my nickel 1926 has the round top frame with the tiny notch rear, like the WW I era 1917 revolvers.

I don't have a good gun show story on this one. Rather, I contacted David Carroll and asked him to find me a good shooter grade blue 1926. This is the one he sold me. It didn't have the correct grips, so I bought is sans grips. I added these Kurac Magnas with the "coke" profile. The grip adapter is a Pachmayr.

It also has a grooved trigger, while the nickel 'un has a smooth one. One oddity is the early 1917 grooved hammer.

 

[Sebago Son]

Thanks Cap'n!

Drew,

That's purty'r that a speckled pup under a red wagon


Su Amigo,
Dave

Yup and as smooth as a brook trout's butt. Brought it up outta Virginia where one of them stars and bars types had it waitin' for the South to Rise agin'...

 

[lgpirate]

Here is my 1908 Triple Lock that I'm actually considering trading for a more modern S&W large caliber

 

[pff]

Let's get this started.
This is a mission from 'The Great Ape' hisself.
The ".44 Hand Ejector, Model of 1926 (Third Model)" if I have the correct model name.
As you will see from my avatar, I have one.

Serial number 298XX. I haven't 'lettered' it but my Forum research points to 1928.
This is a revolver is of great value for two reasons.
#1. It's a great shooter.
#2. Nobody has messed with it. (except for the stocks.)
The stock problem was solved by a gift from a great friend. They are correct for the model, but NOT comfortable to shoot.

It all started when I talked a friend into buying it at a local gun show for the horrible price of $200. With the ever popular Jay Scott black pearl plastic grips. (15 years ago)
A few months later he traded it to me for Webley .455 Mk II. He thought it looked cool. I couldn't hit the ground with the Webley. So everybody is fat, dumb and happy.

I've done all I can.
Now it's up to you. Lets have PICTURES. Detailed information on the model and history.

This particular piece took one additional side trip on the way to its proper home. I had it for a short while.

Thus endeth my brief membership in this club.



Regards,

Pat

 

[Poohgyrr]

Sweet

Thank you Gentlemen! Every picture is very much appreciated! Nothing like an old Smith 44 Special.

 

[bmg60]

1926 4 inch Target

Hi
The 1926 4 inch Target pictured below is one of only two 4 inch Targets documented.
This one was shipped in 1940 to J.M. West of the Davidson County Sheriff Dept. Nashville
TN.
The other 4 inch Target is owned by Dick Berg.
Enjoy the pictures and the information.
Jim Fisher