Recent content by Michael Petrov

Thanks, I'll look into speed strips.

Interesting thread, I live in Alaska where no CCW permit is needed. However if approached by LEO you need to inform them you are CCW. I would much rather say something then for them to find it on their own.

Are there any speed loaders that work well with a Model 19 with target grips? I have several older ones I've use with other guns but having trouble with the 19. I can't read the model number on the ones I have so thought I would ask. Thanks, Michael

I could use a S&W Model 19 4" Blue. I want it in perfect mechanical condition with a least 90% blue. I need a shooter not a collector so no box, no problem. Good money for a good gun, Michael Petrov [email protected]

Wanted a Smith & Wesson Model 27, Blue, 5-inch barrel. Needs to be in great mechanical shape, can have some blue loss but no abuse. [email protected] 907-522-4628 Thanks, Michael

Thanks, I have Mr.Jinks book and appreciate the info on my 19. MP

Is there a reference book or online database with this sort of info? I bought a Model-19-3 No. 7K19483 and would like to know when it was made. Thanks, MP

I'm looking for a S&W Model 24 .44-Special, Blue, 4" barrel. Needs to be mechanically perfect, can have blue (holster) wear. I don't need a new-in-the-box or the box for that matter. Good money for a good gun, Michael Petrov...... [email protected] 907-522-4628

I've had this S&W for about twenty years, it was like that when I got it so I've left it alone. I have seen one other with the same hammer and I figured if Niedner had "Broken" it he would have fix it.

It would not be a very good book, most of the custom pistols aside form King & Roper I know little. I've run across many that have been re-barreled by the likes of Niedner, Pope, Peterson and others. The majority of these were factory handguns with their barrels on them.

Kevin, Steven, David, Thanks for all the kind words. Niedner did not sell retail firearms so I suspect that this was his S&W. He did a lot of pistol work such as replacing barrels and the like and his stamp will be found on those. I can't see where any work was done to this pistol. David...

Thanks for the info everyone. I should get a letter on it someday. A.O. Niedner was a well know gunsmith of the day, he worked from 1906-1920 in Malden, Mass. He then moved to Dowagiac, Mich and worked there from 1920-1940. I don't do X's ;-)......270925... No refinish IMO, of course it looks...

Not sure what model you folks call this, I've just called it a 32-22.

Hi, I'm more of a rifle person (understatement) but have been thinking of buying a couple of wheel guns and this forum was suggested by a friend. Retired, firearms researcher,collector and shooter of pre-1940 American custom rifles.