Recent content by Trapper70

There is just something special about a 1950's and 60's Model 17. Very nice find.

Mother Ship I have been strongly considering it as it would be good to know for sure the original configuration. Have certainly spent $100 on less worth while things. Spend most of my money on firearms and beer...........the rest I just waste.

Thanks for all of the replies. You have all confirmed what I expected to hear. Does anyone have an idea who made the trigger?

Usually my favorite handgun is my latest purchase as I am more of an accumulator and shooter than a collector. However, I believe my latest purchase will be my favorite for a long time. Really enjoy Pre-17 and Model 17's as I have several. Last week I found this 17-6 (BDS 37xx), six inch...

There might be a few things wrong, from a pure original sense, but I am still glad it is mine and I look forward with anticipation of taking it to the range. Thanks to everyone for their input.

Cimarron E Company 7th Cavalry, aka Grey Horse Company. Really enjoy SAA and this one is a great shooter. As a financially poor history buff this is as close as I will get to a "Custer" SAA.

Box The box does not have any numbers on the bottom of the box, what does that mean? Thanks to everyone on the original stocks tutorials as I have learned more than I ever thought I needed to know. Maybe you can teach an old dog.

Grips Guy Your understanding of grips far surpass mine. I was surprised to remove the grip to find the number 617928. What is your guess of what year and model the grips were removed from?

Newest acquisition shows use but not abuse. Absolutely love the older smith, but guess I must admit that I love the newer ones also. Serial number S8856xx which I believe is post war (1945 to 48).

Great looking revolver, love K-frame 22's. Is the area of the checkering of the grips darker than the rest of the grip?

Murph I stand in awe of your toys and expertise. Anxious for you to share the load data that you work-up.

Shoot several different revolvers but I always gravitate back to my K frame 22 Smiths.

Has anyone had any experience with Rock Island Auctions. I am exhibiting withdraw symptoms from not being able to attend a gun show for the last year. RIA had several Schofield in their latest auction but a few appeared to be abused and their descriptions seemed pretty generic.

I really like it but then I like "odd ball" stuff as it fits my personality.

One of my dad's favorite lines was "beggars can't be choosers".