New gun on forum header

[roundgunner]

I wonder what kind of gun is on top of the page.

A long model 10?

[P&R Fan]

Originally Posted by roundgunner

I wonder what kind of gun is on top of the page.

A long model 10?

Nah, it has adjustable sights.
Jim

[Sprefix]

Ditto, I was wondering the same thing five minutes before your post, roundgunner.

[handejector]

We ain't tellin'.....

[deadin]

I'm voting for a Pre-war K22 Masterpiece (K-22 2nd Model)

[handejector]

Originally Posted by deadin

I'm voting for a Pre-war K22 Masterpiece (K-22 2nd Model)

There were no short action HBH's.

[roundgunner]

Lee, I like the looks of the new style... come to think about it I liked the old one too. Nice job.

Thanks for the work you do.

[doublesharp]

Looks like an Outdoorsman of some variation. I'll guess pre war 1940 mfg.

[jeffsmith]

No Matter what it is at the moment
Shouldn't it Really be a S&W Handejector?

[P&R Fan]

Originally Posted by doublesharp

Looks like an Outdoorsman of some variation. I'll guess pre war 1940 mfg.

Nope, no extractor shroud. At least not a .38/44 Outdoorsman. Maybe a K-22.
Jim

[handejector]

Originally Posted by jeffsmith

No Matter what it is at the moment
Shouldn't it Really be a S&W Handejector?

I don't understand the question.

[jeffsmith]

Originally Posted by handejector

I don't understand the question.

I am Not Knowledgable enough to even Hazard a Guess
what the currently displayed Revolver is or is not

But I Think a S&W Handejector
would be the most appropriate choice

[Andy Griffith]

I think the barrel either says ".38 S&W CTG," .38 S&W SPL" or ".32 Win CTG" as it's too small to read clearly.

It's definitely a pre-war target of some variant, but not too far behind the war accounting from the ejector rod...hmmm

[labworm]

I checked with my Magic Eight Ball, it says one for all, all for one. Whatever that means

[chud333]

My best guess is it's not a Taurus.......



chuck

[2hawk]

K38 Target Masterpiece aka a Model 14

[45Wheelgun]

Originally Posted by jeffsmith

But I Think a S&W Handejector
would be the most appropriate choice

I think it should be a revolver.

Wait. It is a revolver and a handejector!

What do I win?

[Milton]

It definitely looks more better !!!

[rags]

Originally Posted by Andy Griffith

I think the barrel either says ".38 S&W CTG," .38 S&W SPL" or ".32 Win CTG" as it's too small to read clearly.

It's definitely a pre-war target of some variant, but not too far behind the war accounting from the ejector rod...hmmm

Correct! An infamous CTG!
Did I ever tell ya the story about when I picked up a CTG.....? (pre-Model 14 K-38?)

[Texas Star]

Without being able to read the caliber on the barrel, I'm guessing it's an M&P Target Model.

Those guessing that it's a K-38/Model 14 aren't looking carefully. It had a ways to go to reach that designation.

It does resemble an early .22 Outdoorsman, later K-22, but without the caliber being known...

[Damn Yankee]

The S&W Logo is on the side, barrel is pinned and you can see the strain screw.

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

I'm liking that revolver....BIG TIME!

Cheers;
Lefty

[Smith357]

Originally Posted by 45Wheelgun

I think it should be a revolver.

Wait. It is a revolver and a handejector!

What do I win?

A new car!!!

Would you like to trade that for what's behind door Number 2?

[handejector]

These guys got close enough, so I told them-

What revover is that? (the one at the top of the page)

The gun is Ed McGivern's K-32.
The pic is courtesy of Dave Ballantyne, the owner of the gun.
THANKS, Dave!

[Rule3]

Now if was just black, plastic, semi auto, life would be so much simpler and perfect.

[CajunBass]

(hands in pockets...shuffles along...kicks can)

I just knew it wasn't mine. Drat.

[woodsltc]

Originally Posted by handejector

These guys got close enough, so I told them-

What revover is that? (the one at the top of the page)

The gun is Ed McGivern's K-32.
The pic is courtesy of Dave Ballantyne, the owner of the gun.
THANKS, Dave!

Ahhh shucks.....I was just about to say that!!

[sophie]

That is one nice looking gun. I was afraid to say anything because it might go away, the way things were changing lately. Nice improvement.


_____
James

[Thuer]

Dang. The answer is already given. I saw these revolver in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. Very nice piece.

[Smith357]

For those who want a better look this is the original picture that the gun was cut from.

Thanks to Mr. Dave Ballantyne for the use of his very special S&W Revolver.

[loutent]

The gun is awesome (as a relative newcomer to SW, I'll take everyone's word for that) but the header looks kind of amateurish IMO. I'll bet there is an artist here somewhere that could really make something that pops - using the same revolver (or maybe 2) - needs balance and a better photo or drawing.

No, I'm not volunteering because I have no talent for it - just a suggestion.

I'll also add that the speed improvement is great - to bad that I lost all the hundreds and hundreds of "likes" that I had

[A10]

I didn't guess, so I guess I don't win anything! Thanks for sharing the revolver with us gentlemen. It's special to see anythng owned by Ed McGivern, and a target .32 to boot!

So, is this going to become a regular contest???

[Jebus35745]

Thanks Guy for the pic. That is one beautiful gun, WOW. Is it a 6" bbl? Guy, are you comming to the next NE Ohio S&W group? Looks like May 12. I'll officially put it the Lounge March 3 or 4. Larry

[Smith357]

Originally Posted by loutent

The gun is awesome (as a relative newcomer to SW, I'll take everyone's word for that) but the header looks kind of amateurish IMO. I'll bet there is an artist here somewhere that could really make something that pops - using the same revolver (or maybe 2) - needs balance and a better photo or drawing.

No, I'm not volunteering because I have no talent for it - just a suggestion.

I'll also add that the speed improvement is great - to bad that I lost all the hundreds and hundreds of "likes" that I had

Believe me when I tell you we went through about 75 incarnations of the forum banner, with multiple guns, layers, shadows, reflections and text effects. The plain jane look just popped out of the page better. The others got lost in their own complexity. Less is more.

[oldRoger]

My complements to whoever took the photograph, excellent work in my opinion.

[Old 44 Guy]

Lee. The thing that thru me for a loss was the hammer spur. Looks a lot alike Registered Magnum but the frame was a "K" model. However it's beautiful piece & many Thanks for posting. By the way I have a copy of Ed McGiverns book & enjoy re reading it from time to time.

[Mickey D]

I don't believe it's a rimfire, as there isn't a firing pin retaining pin.

[rags]

Could you PLEASE retun it to me now!

[nicky4968]

I'm glad Lee chose between the .32 Target and the .44 Model 50 that used to reside up there. I couldn't make up my mind between either of them.

[loutent]

Originally Posted by Smith357

The others got lost in their own complexity. Less is more.

Yeah well (no offense but) sometimes it's not - good design is elegant in it's simplicity.

Sometimes less is less.