Recent content by DesmoEd

Jeez, what a train wreck that turned into. Gotta say, the condescending tone prevalent in these threads is the primary reason I no longer participate in posting pics and asking for info. I posted a very nice period holster for an 8 in American/1st Russian a while back and received a rather...

Very interesting thread with a lot of good info. To the OP, it looks like a very nice pistol regardless of the WF markings. There was a pretty interesting discussion about 2 yrs ago regarding these surplus pistols...

For sale nice set of vintage wood grips for the Model 59 and 459 Excellent condition, They may fit other models but I'm certain they fit the 59 and 459 $45 shipped lower 48 via paypal, 1st I'll take it here followed by a PM will own them 3 S&W factory 15 rd mags for 59, 459, 5904, 915...

The nickel .44 looks dull and frosty like uncleaned old nickel. You can see a slight loss on the front edge of the cylinder/flutes and muzzle. I'd expect that to be an $1800 pistol but the grips, if they fit well, and short barrel may have pushed it up a little higher

That is correct, the cylinder will not click like on a Colt. For some reason it seems to be a common occurrence for the Japanese shipped NM #3 pistols to have mismatched cylinders. How far apart are the numbers? I'm willing to bet the cylinder you have is also from a Japanese shipped pistol.

Gary you are absolutely right Looking at the pics of the pistol in question how could anyone label that pistol as being in "very good condition"?

Notice they never listed it as being 44-40 just .44 caliber which could be either caliber...and the term Frontier could be used as in old west gun and not necessarily a model designation. Hate to sound like a lawyer but whomever bid it up should have known better just based on the poor nickel...

my thoughts exactly...

Merry Christmas bump

For sale is a S&W Model 1, 2nd Issue in exceptional condition. S&W Factory letter (included) shipped 1864 just as pictured - 3 3/16 inch barrel, two tone blue/silver, rosewood grips. 100% original and correct. Action works perfectly with the top hinge damage free. Rosewood grips are...

Last bump at $1850 before it heads over to GB Merry Christmas, Ed

Here is a pic of the S&W factory letter that's included Thanks, Ed

ttt at $1850 shipped insured lower 48 Thanks, Ed

ttt at $1850 shipped lower 48 Thanks, Ed

I do not think you have correct info. For one to state all US marked pistols were refinished upon release from military duty is much too broad a statement. What about the examples that were lost or liberated by their owners? I went back and looked into the excellent S&W Collectors Handbook by...