If you were starting a Smith Collection what would be your first 10 guns..

[DWalt]

You could easily get at least ten great examples without straying from K-frames just as you could do with Colts limiting the selection only to M1911s and GMs. But maybe that's getting too specialized. My feeling is that by having a large variety of different models and types you are really building more of an accumulation than a collection.

 

[PatriotX]

1) M27 3 1/2 inch barrel.
2) M29 4 inch
3) 686 no dash
4) 586 no dash
5) 581
6) 681
7) M66 no dash stainless sights
8) M15-3 snub
9) M28 4 inch
10) M27-2 nickel

These are all attainable, but desirable guns, IMO.

 

[American1776]

Here's my collector's list to pursue
1) M&P Hand ejector in 38 spl. (pre model 10)
2) Registered Magnum with 3.5 inch barrel
3) Model 29, 6 inch barrel
4) Model 58
5) Model 36
6) Model 66
7) Model 19
8) Highway Patrolman 5 screw (4 inch)
9) Model 539 (single stack 9mm)
10) Model 1006 (10mm auto).

 

[PatriotX]

I re-read the OP and thought more about the statement

representing the best of Smith and Wesson or those gun that should be in the hand of a Smith Collector.

With that in mind, I would like to add the following guns:

Registered Magnums - any barrel length.
Pre-model numbered guns
686 CS-1
M 520 (N frame version)
K22s in all barrel lengths

It might be fun to chase down a set of the "Twelve Revolvers" issued guns as well.

 

[pmosley]

A more difficult task is to decide which 10 to keep when you decide to right size.

 

[bigl1911]

Ten Models K38/15 Combat Masterpiece. 1949 K-38 thru Model 15-8

I like the way you think..

 

[rwsmith]

Do they have to be S&W......

10 Registered Magnums

So you wanna play rough?

10 Colt Pythons

 

[bigl1911]

In no particular order:

686+ 4" Mountain Gun .357Mag
49 .38spl
625 PC .45ACP
M10 2" .38spl
460PC 6.5" .460/.454/.45LC
649 .38spl
622 .22lr
4506 .45ACP
3913 9mm
17 6" .22lr

Whew - made it. I guess I own 10 S&Ws. (unless there's something holding up a shelf in the back corner of the safe I forgot about...) My collection isn't so much a collection, as it's an accumulation. Some were for work purposes, some hunting, some just because.

I know - not what you were looking for, but it got me thinking about my own guns. Certainly not a collection for money, but it's been a great collection for memories.

Calahan..

Thank you for your input.. Exactly what I was looking for..

There is not right or wrong answer.. There is what works for you first and everyone else second… If you have 10 guns i am sorry to say you have the collector illness.. I like you do not collect for money.. I buy what I like and have been very blessed among the way..

 

[rwsmith]

Huh???

A more difficult task is to decide which 10 to keep when you decide to right size.

That IS the right size, silly.

It will be about all I have to leave for my family, so rather than sell......

 

[rwsmith]

Collect Smiths????

How about a vintage #4 portable?

Thanks for the like. I thought either it was a crappy joke or just went over everybody's head.

 

[bigl1911]

So you wanna play rough?

10 Colt Pythons

You asked!! Hit it..

1. 1955 Python with box and target (okay any 50's era 3 dig)
2. 1950 4 digit
3. 2 1/2"
4. 3" California Combat
5. 38 target Nickel
6. 1 commemorative of choice - Most ridiculous & desirable for me ATF. Like the bicentennial set (engraved with saa&dragoon)
7.60's era 4" Blue
8. Bright Stainless
9. Matte Stainless
10. ENickel
11? Double Diamond…
12? Hunter

Always room for one more Python

 

[Just another 22 shooter]

1. Model 16 6"
2. Model 17 6"
3. Model 627-0 of 1989
4. Model 27-2 5"
6. Model 57-2 6"
7. Model 29-2 6 1/2" (already got this one)
8. Model 60-4
9. M&P 9 compact (got this one, too)
10. M&P 40 pro 5"
If I had the $$$$$$ to buy all these, NONE would be safe queens; I would shoot the S%#@&&** out of all of them!

 

[TTSH]

I'll give it a try. And I'll immediately set myself a rule that it must be 5 revolvers and 5 pistols... all realistically available... and all revolvers must be pre-locks:

Revolvers:
1) Any damn K22 that you can find and afford!
2) Model 36 (or 60) - 2"
3) Model 28 - 4" or 6"
4) Model 29 - 6" preferred
5) Model 19 (or 66) - 4"
Pistols:
6) Model 41
7) Model 39
8) Model 3913 (any variant, pre-rail TSW or NL preferred)
9) Model 5906 (or 5903 - Can be TSW)
10) Model 4506-1

 

[Bat Guano]

10 Model 10 police trade-ins, to ensure domestic tranquility.

Then we can discuss the other stuff at our leisure.

 

[moralem]

I am unsure that I would replicate what I have but the following make up what I first went after

Model 37
Model 10-5
Model 19-3
Model 27-2
Model 29-2 Nickel
Model 586-5
Model 624 wanted a 24 but that was available at a rock bottom price

I am still working to find
Model 25-5
Model 28-2
Model 36
Model 24-3 Lew Horton

All at a price I am willing to pay and a condition I find acceptable.

 

[Dave_n]

I'll give it a try. And I'll immediately set myself a rule that it must be 5 revolvers and 5 pistols... all realistically available... and all revolvers must be pre-locks:

Revolvers:
1) Any damn K22 that you can find and afford!
2) Model 36 (or 60) - 2"
3) Model 28 - 4" or 6"
4) Model 29 - 6" preferred
5) Model 19 (or 66) - 4"
Pistols:
6) Model 41
7) Model 39
8) Model 3913 (any variant, pre-rail TSW or NL preferred)
9) Model 5906 (or 5903 - Can be TSW)
10) Model 4506-1

Have them all and then a few more. Models 13, 15, 52, 625, 645, 745 plus some much older versions in the M&P series around 1905-20. Dave_n

 

[pharmer]

Model 10, 14, 15, 17,18, 19, 27, 29, 63, 66; all 4" except 6" 14, 17 and 29. Joe

 

[deputydon]

My personal preferences in no particular order:

1. Reg Mag
2. Target Model .45 of 1950
3. Pre 27 5"
4 Pre 29
5. Model 57
6. Model 41
7. Heavyduty
8. Triple Lock
9. K38 Target Masterpiece
10. K22 Outdoorsman

Aw poop. That ain't a long enough list. How about first 50.........

 

[g8rb8]

I would go eclectic.

Early Model 39 with steel frame and slide in nickel.

Model 320 revolving rifle with all the goodies.

ASP.

A select fire: Either Model of 1940 Light Rifle Mark I or II or a model 76.

First Model American in 44 Henry Rimfire.

Jovino 25-5 in .45 Colt, prefer nickel and combat grips.

Ladysmith 3rd model 6" barrel with adjustable sites.

Registered Magnum, 3.5" in nickel with all the goodies.

Triple Lock Target Model in .45 Colt.

A Model 41 "Tool Room" Gun with all the goodies.

 

[robvious]

This is a challenge to weed it down to 10... first ones are easy...
so here is my list... but don't hold me to it...lol
1. Registered Magnum
2. K22 Outdoorsman
3. Model 36 nickel
4. Model 41
5. Model 686 CS-1 3"
6. Model 66 or 67 no dash stainless sights
7. Model #3 44 Russian
8. Model 29 6.5"
9. Highway Patrolman - early
10. Model 460XVR 8 3/8"

I have only managed to get half...