Recent content by C.C. Dollar

Thanks everyone...yep...that's it. Question answered. CC

What makes a S & W a "classic hunter"? Is it an actual model type or type of model? CC

Hello everyone. Years ago...maybe in the early 80's...I bought a S & W 44 mag. model 629-2 SS with a 6" barrel, unfluted cylinder and black Hogue grips (new in box) #BDA96XX. It was called: Smith & Wesson's New Classic Hunter. It is and has been as nice as a pistol can be. There are no...

Hey Driftwood...good to see you over here. I went over the pistol again with a straight edge and my loupe in the sunlight and (for the sake of discussion) would bet my last silver dollar the pistol left the factory as such. But...as said before...who knows. I do find it interesting. Hey...

My interest in these pistols is growing. I have attached a picture from the internet of what I would think is a 3rd model. Again...I am not sure but it shows a logo. My only knowledge of the models is what I can find on ArmChairGunshow.com. I do have a copy of McHenry & Roper [I]Smith and...

Hello and thanks again Glowe. I have been all over the pistol with a 10X loupe and can find no indication that the pistol was ever refinished or polished. But...like you said...who knows. CC

Thanks everyone. Life is good...running a one hundred and twenty year old gun in speed competitions. I am still quite impressed with the quality of these pistols. Although mine has been around the block, the quality of the workmanship and steel is quite impressive. I am checking on a...

Hello the campfire. I am a new member who has enjoyed these forums for quite some time. High speed internet has come to my part of the woods and I am now in the 21st century. I have been using a 38 S & W model 3 Top Break Hammerless Safety in Cowboy Action Shooting for several years in the...