Do you have a favorite antique?

[Jim Watson]

I thought my .38 SA second was a great little gun of its day, but I sold it to a collector.
One of these days I am going to completely lose control and buy either a Single Shot or a Perfected. Just because I think they are interesting guns. And probably good shooters, too; woo, woo.

 

[rsl]

Favorite Antique

My Wife... Sorry couldn't resist..

 

[opoefc]

Myself, ( I couldn't resist either! ) Ed.

 

[glowe]

I love the Tip-Ups. My favorite is a rare short barrel Model 1 1/2 in a box. It never ceases to amaze me every time I find a 150 year old S&W that still functions perfectly.

 

[Homie]

OK Chip, now the rest of the story>

 

[Peak53]

Not exactly pristine, but this old Russian is my only antique

This .44 Russian Model 3, 2nd belonged to my great-uncle J.W. "Little Bill" Standifer. He was a cowboy, sheriff, and eventually an "enforcer" on the Spur Ranch in Texas where he was killed in a gunfight with a rival, Pink Higgins, in 1902. I am not sure if he had this revolver on him at the time, since the reports have them shooting it out with Winchesters.

Here's a bit of the story. There is a lot more in my head and I have a few photos, news clippings, and family lore to back it up, so I hope to get around to writing it all down sometime. There was a long running family feud in and around Lampasas, Texas that started in the 1870s, with many chapters, and ended with Billy's death.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/new-members-introduction/289561-billys-forty-four.html

 

[Iggy]

This .44 Russian Model 3, 2nd belonged to my great-uncle J.W. "Little Bill" Standifer. He was a cowboy, sheriff, and eventually an "enforcer" on the Spur Ranch in Texas where he was killed in a gunfight with a rival, Pink Higgins, in 1902. I am not sure if he had this revolver on him at the time, since the reports have them shooting it out with Winchesters.

Here's a bit of the story. There is a lot more in my head and I have a few photos, news clippings, and family lore to back it up, so I hope to get around to writing it all down sometime. There was a long running family feud in and around Lampasas, Texas that started in the 1870s, with many chapters, and ended with Billy's death.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/new-members-introduction/289561-billys-forty-four.html

Great story about Billy and Pink. Be sure and get it down in writing or on a CD or something. This history is being lost every day. This will be important the the family in the future.

I am constantly amazed at the fascination that my son and grandson express in the old lore of what I always figured was a pretty mundane history of a plain old homesteader family.

Do get those stories preserved somewhere.

 

[H Richard]

My 1 1/2's first issue. I just wish ammo was more readily available, as I would like to shoot them occasionally. Is it time someone should make another run of 32 rimfire?

 

[first-model]

My favorite would have to be the Model 1. It was the gun that got me into antiques, and its jewel-like qualities still captivate me.

I have a lot of other antiques (from S&W and other manufacturers), but it's this little gun that really makes my imagination run wild.

Mike

 

[33jayman]

Thanks for the replies guys. There is some intereting posts here. Keep 'em coming.

Jay

 

[gunlovingirl]

Here's my favorite antique. Simply because it's the only antique Smith I own. So far.

 

[alde]

You guys have some great stuff with a great history. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

 

[33jayman]

Here's my favorite antique. Simply because it's the only antique Smith I own. So far.

That is pretty nice. I would like that one too.

Jay

 

[gunlovingirl]

That is pretty nice. I would like that one too.

Jay

Thanks Jay. It looks a lot better in person. I really don't think it was shot much, if at all. It's very tight and the cylinders and bore look like new.

 

[pace40]

No question here...Model 1 1/2-First Issue

Or maybe its the Model 2

Or maybe its the Model 1

Or maybe its the infringements

Aw hell, I dunno...........

 

[Iggy]

I do believe we have a winner!!!

 

[33jayman]

I do believe we have a winner!!!

Agreed! Wow!!!

Jay

 

[pace40]

Close cousin is right, maybe even kissin cousins

Great find, Bob!

 

[H. M. Pope]

Here is it's baby brother, I cant comment on how it shoots as I haven't been able to find any ammo for it, did find a box about 30 years ago but I didn't like the looks of it, they may have been re-loads
H. M. Pope

 

[first-model]

Here is it's baby brother, I cant comment on how it shoots as I haven't been able to find any ammo for it, did find a box about 30 years ago but I didn't like the looks of it, they may have been re-loads
H. M. Pope

A while ago I promised myself I wouldn't become attached to the idea of owning a Volcanic, based on the auction prices I was seeing.

Thank you for making me all weak-kneed with these pictures. Now it's just a matter of time before one follows me home ...

Mike