Lew Horton Model 24-3

[blockislander]

I recently picked up an unfired Model 24-3. It’s a really nice revolver! Great blue finish. It came with an original S&W branded holster that was available on a limited basis with the gun. I also found a copy of a period Guns and Ammo magazine with a review of the gun.

 

[blockislander]

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[Vtgw938]

That really is the whole package, very nice.

 

[charlie sherrill]

All of them didn't have the holster. Mine didn't. Have the 24-3 and the 624 clone. Great shooters.

 

[S-W4EVER]

Those holsters were harder to find than the revolver. I wound up having one made for mine.

 

[Engine49guy]

Had one years ago as well it's 29-3 snub twin.
They were kind of a conundrum in that snubs are best suited as concealed carry pieces and at the time I couldn't vision ever carrying them concealed.
Kinda regret selling them as they were neat varients , just thought they were too big to carry and prefer longer barrels for the range.

 

[moralem]

The big bores are simply too heavy to conceal carry but they tote around just fine when out in the pastures walking the fence lines.

 

[moralem]

The big bores are simply too heavy to conceal carry but they tote around just fine when out in the pastures walking the fence lines.

Models 24, 624 and 657, I have a couple of the holsters that came with the 24. Though not the most practical gun they certainly are pieces of art.

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[CH4]

Beautiful example of a 3” 24-3. I believe it’s the first N frame with 3” barrel, round butt and combat grips. I recently found a the factory holster 624 for $20 at a local swap meet. I like it better than the holster for the 24.

 

[NCBeagle]

Wow. Great revolver and photos.

What year/month Guns and Ammo magazine? I'd like to find that edition.

 

[71vette]

Very nice! I’m lucky enough to have one as well. Just to revolver though, no accessories. I’ve also got a more recent 629 “Deluxe” that I de-locked. It wears slab side Combats most of the time and actually gets shot. I’ve got a soft spot for big bore snubs.

 

[blockislander]

December 1984. They are not for pocket carry, but if you need some heavy hardware, they are just the thing!
Here’s a another that followed me home.

 

[jem102]

I looked for years to find one of these and came up with one and its correct grips, box and docs last year and got the Lew Horton letter. Now it seems they are everywhere. I believe they did make over 5,000 of them so not surprising that they are starting to "cycle" through collections.
Does anyone know the serial number range of the revolvers that came with the holster and was it an S&W made holster or an OEM supplier?

 

[rbmac52]

I believe the holster was available as a separate purchase, not included with the gun.

 

[PALADIN85020]

This 624 with a 3" barrel was a Lew Horton special. It's one of my favorite .44 special revolvers. Handy to carry and accurate.

John

 

[Shark Bait]

As I understand it, there were about 1000 holsters made for 5000 guns. This is the case for both the 24-3 and the 624 LH guns. The pancake style of the 624 holster carries much better than the one for the 24-3. They were available for purchase but did not come with the gun.

 

[blockislander]

I believe Gould and Goodrich made these holsters

 

[Marshal Tom]

I had both a 3" and a 4"and let them both go several years ago. Wish I had them both back now. I really like the 3" and need to locate another.

 

[bobsguns]

Before I die, I hope to own a 3" Model 24.

Sigh.........................

 

[HamHands]

I recently picked up an unfired Model 24-3. It’s a really nice revolver! Great blue finish. It came with an original S&W branded holster that was available on a limited basis with the gun. I also found a copy of a period Guns and Ammo magazine with a review of the gun.

Great "Score..."

Yeah, I've got one just like her. Same everything, OEM Smith-Holster to boot too. Extremely nice trigger both in DA/SA, timed tight and right, lovely Blue finish, ready for work!
Great find and that is a special "find" at that as that won't come along every day with the holster as well.

More Pics Please!

-Hams