Pictures of my only .44 Magnum

[raljr1]

I guess, go big or stay home...........

 

[jcs266]

That's a true classic you have there OP. WOW! In the case and all. Something to be truly proud of.

 

[Doc44]

This 44 Magnum was shipped as a product sample to Olympic Wholesale, Los Angeles, CA on April 2, 1956. It is one of the first seventy-five 44 Magnums made by S&W. Click on the photo for a better look.

Bill

 

[saemetric]

Guess I'm going to throw mine away after seeing yours.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Here's my 5 Screw.

 

[waffenundbier]

Careful that 6 1/2" Model 29 and 6 1/2" Model 27 don't breed and make a 6 1/2" Model 57.

 

[rubiranch]

Very nice gun. I wish I new 1/2
What you do about photography.

Thank you very much.

I took some learning and listening to others here on the forum.

And, you don't get to see the ones that don't turn out.

 

[rubiranch]

Here is a part of my ´29:
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That's a really nice collection.

I had a nice collection of pre and M27s not too long ago.

 

[rubiranch]

You need some moly paste were the cam is on the pin lockup. It will ease the closing of the cylinder plus eliminate the wear.

Thank you. I really appreciate your comment.

 

[BigBill]

Thank you. I really appreciate your comment.

Put some moly on the star and lever that turns the cylinder too., even on the cylinder and yoke studs too. You will be surprised on how much easier it will operate.

 

[rubiranch]

Careful that 6 1/2" Model 29 and 6 1/2" Model 27 don't breed and make a 6 1/2" Model 57.

I did have a nice 6" M57.

 

[City Hunter]

What's the difference in the one that faces to the right in its case, with no cleaning accessories? Commemorative edition?

No, just a 8 3/8 Original whithout accessories.
All these guns date between 1962 and 1980.

 

[City Hunter]

That's a really nice collection.

I had a nice collection of pre and M27s not too long ago.

Pre-27 series can't be found in Switzerland. I dream of a pre-war 357 in 3,5 or 5 inches...

 

[rubiranch]

The presentation case with the revolver pointing to the right with the accessories contained in a compartment below the barrel was introduced in 1979 and used until 1985.

Bill

My 1982 8 3/8 nickel 27-2 was in a presentation case like that but not in as good of shape.

 

[rubiranch]

Pre-27 series can't be found in Switzerland. I dream of a pre-war 357 in 3,5 or 5 inches...

Not too long ago I had quite a few M27s and other .357 Magnums. I too wanted a pre-war but never acquired one.

Pictured here from top to bottom,
1959 8 3/8 M27
1960 6 1/2" M27
1961 6" M27
1975 5" M27-2
1957 4" pre-27
1955 3.5" pre-27
1968 6" nickel M27-2

I sold all of them except the 1960 6 1/2" M27 and the 5" M27-2 and I kept my 6" M66-1 and my 6" M686.

I also sold a 4" and 6" 19-2, 1982 8 3/8" M27-2, a 6 1/2" Bangers 8 shot M27-7, M520, M627-2 and a 4' and 6" 686.

Your M29 collection is impressive.

 

[bananaman]

WOW! That is certainly BEAUTIFUL!!! I have only 1 myself. Just a normal 29-3. It is in really nice shape and functions well. Thanks for posting! Bob

 

[Art66]

Amazingly beautiful historical piece!! Did you treat it with Renwax to get that fantastic shine?

 

[mod57]

I finally figured it out. Rubi has access to Mr Peabody's way back machine. That' how he always comes up with these gems! As usual good lookin' piece!

 

[rubiranch]

Amazingly beautiful historical piece!! Did you treat it with Renwax to get that fantastic shine?

After I cleaned it with Flitz.

 

[StrawHat]

...But I think every S&W collector should have at least one .44 Mag because they started the whole magnum thing...

Your time frame is off by twenty years. The 357 was introduced in 1935, the 44 came out in 1955.

Kevin