Bicentennial Texas Ranger

Those custom engraved cuffs look so good, I might come toTexas and get myself arrested just so I can wear ‘em!

Back to the 200th vs 150th, just look at it this way; in the last 50 years, a lot of stuff has gone up ten fold. This may not be a totally unreasonable price. I’m still not going to rush out and buy one, but then again I didn’t buy a TR Model 19 either.

Froggie
 
Texas Ranger Rifle

Speaking of Commemoratives Winchester
has a new one out.

I see Winchester has a limited run of a
Texas Ranger Commemorative Model
1895 lever action rifle.

It is a High Grade model with a Coin in
the stock, engraved receiver, and is in
30-06 Sprg. cartridge.
 
The Norseman said:
Speaking of Commemoratives Winchester
has a new one out.

I see Winchester has a limited run of a
Texas Ranger Commemorative Model
1895 lever action rifle.

It is a High Grade model with a Coin in
the stock, engraved receiver, and is in
30-06 Sprg. cartridge.
Click to expand...

That is funny! The Winchester 1895 was a favorite of the Arizona Rangers. Chambered for the 30-40 cartridge.

Kevin
 
Well let's see, it's ugly, it's in the wrong caliber, and it's to expensive. Putting all that aside, I guess it's alright.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
The Commemorative is a pretty looking revolver, but if I were to buy one, all of the inlay and engraving would have to disappear. Way too fancy for my liking.
 
Ok - in full disclosure, I reside in Texas. I and the wife do much work with the local PD and first responders and know and have participated in and with several Ranger folks in activities. With that said, we have respect for its history and offer a suggestion to the marketing folks at S&W (I am sure it will listen, yeah.) I would suggest a corporate donation - just a portion - to the Texas Ranger museum in Waco, TX, from the sales of the revolver.
Its website states: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is the official State repository of the legendary Texas Rangers.

Founded in 1964, it was the first dedicated law enforcement historical center in the US — representing the nation’s oldest statewide law enforcement agency.

A landmark on I-35 for 50 years, more than 4 million persons have visited. Television documentaries and stories have featured it throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Its educational, print and public service programs reach a wide audience of youth and adults.

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is a 170(c) governmental nonprofit operated by the City of Waco under authorizations from the State of Texas. Private and corporate sponsorships and donations are an important part of our funding.
I have been in attendance at many presentations conducted by a Ranger, who outlined its history and I have yet to have anyone not walk away saying, yeah, baby.

S&W could pivot off that idea and get some PR and sell some revolvers, make good news for the industry. AND be a benefactor to the Rangers as it builds a larger museum.

My two...
 
One of my greatest regrets is not purchasing one of those Texas Ranger Commemoratives back in ‘75 in a LGS in Fayetteville, NC. They had them with and without the knife IIRC and I had enough cash in my pocket. I was a little too frugal back then (and I had never purchased a firearm before). <sigh>
 
I saw one of these at a local shop. Nice looking gun. I'll try to find the photos.

6351f13e1cd81c65ad1fce95124eb4c4.jpg

60bb3b45d788f3ed071b09d1d5b7db5e.jpg

4ef85c45331abdc321fcff993c9bf734.jpg

3c3e943695f4ad080a46ce435f3d2825.jpg
 
Last edited:
S-W4EVER said:
One of my greatest regrets is not purchasing one of those Texas Ranger Commemoratives back in ‘75 in a LGS in Fayetteville, NC. They had them with and without the knife IIRC and I had enough cash in my pocket. I was a little too frugal back then (and I had never purchased a firearm before). <sigh>
Click to expand...

About 10 years ago I saw a 1973 Model 19-3 Texas Ranger revolver at a local gun show...just the revolver (the seller didn't know how it got separated from its case and goodies). I handled it and loved the look and feel, but I just couldn't bring myself to "pull the trigger" and buy it. It was something I regretted for the next 5 years. Then, 5 years ago I stumbled across a nice TR Commemorative set (revolver, knife, sheath, case, etc.) at a fair price and I didn't hesitate to buy it. I'm not a commemorative collector, so I didn't care that the revolver had been shot and the bowie knife had been sharpened. It's a great addition to my modest collection, a fun shooter, and I really like the fit and finish of that 19-3.
 
original Texas Ranger sixgun for $3k?...not likely

Jim Watson said:
For that much money, you could probably track down a real Texas Ranger's sixgun.
Click to expand...

Saw where Rock Island Auction sourced and sold a Colt Walker factory original last year for $1.84 Million!

Interesting tid-bit tale, back around 2010 I found myself in Freeport Texas as a factory expert witness in a fire-cause & origin investigation. So several weeks picking through rubble, maintaining custody chain, working with other experts in various fields. One expert was in tribolgy and he was also a gun collector (Colts predominantly) who had just won an auction for an original Walker Colt in so-so condition....for $55,000!

My most expensive piece in my meager accumulation at the time was $2000.

I learned then that there are collectors and then there are collectors....and they ain't me:D
 

Attachments

  • 1254.jpg
    1254.jpg
    38.1 KB · Views: 16
  • colt-walker-1.8-million.jpg
    colt-walker-1.8-million.jpg
    128.9 KB · Views: 20
WOW, not too many of you have anything positive to say about this beautiful revolver. Too expensive, comes in a pine box? There are only 250 of these being produced and l happen to think it's worth every penny. Hillary hole, pine box and all, l can't wait for mine to arrive!
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Congratulations Bulldog. I am on the fence about pulling the trigger myself. If you don't mind When you get it in hand please share the model number. I am just curious. It seems nearly identical to the NYSP 520 but from what I read its not called that. I also read its called the model 20 but a seller stated model 20 is not on the box or label. On the few pics I have seen I cant quite focus on the label to see.
 
It is interesting and entertaining to see how many folks talk about what it should be, what caliber it should be, what it shouldn’t be, blabbity, blabbity, blab…..just as entertaining as when they came out with the Thunder Ranch revolver when so many talked cr*p about it, and Clint Smith did an article in a gun rag about how so many people had a-stool sample in their mouth….I laughed and agreed with his thoughts then and kinda feel the same here on this subject of the Ranger Commemorative .357 magnum…..
This gun I think it to be kind of cool albeit pricey - that being said, .357 magnum N frames are forever a classic Americana piece and will always have a great history with the Rangers in N, K and L frame S&W revolvers, and who doesn’t like a model 27, 28, or 520 for that matter. The .357 has historically been used in law enforcement and outdoors’ circles so much that it has probably eclipsed the .44 special and .45 Colt/a.c.p. combined in the hundreds’ of thousands possibly millions of .357s’ more than the others in the major manufacturer of double action revolvers. The Texas Rangers have a very colored and celebrated history and a flashy Western flair with all the fancy leather work and silver work to include amazing embellishments of personal weaponry….. The Texas Ranger’s museum is an amazintg place to get lost in and worth a trip or two to see and this revolver an appropriate ode to their history of service and sacrifice no matter the caliber….(a lot of .357s’ in there)….maybe an equal amount of 3 large calibers in the commemorative offering would keep everybody happy…..nope, it wouldn’t ;->
 
Last edited:
mikeruns said:
It is interesting and entertaining to see how many folks talk about what it should be, what caliber it should be, what it shouldn’t be, blabbity, blabbity, blab…..just as entertaining as when they came out with the Thunder Ranch revolver when so many talked cr*p about it, and Clint Smith did an article in a gun rag about how so many people had a-stool sample in their mouth….I laughed and agreed with his thoughts then and kinda feel the same here on this subject of the Ranger Commemorative .357 magnum…..
This gun I think it to be kind of cool albeit pricey - that being said, .357 magnum N frames are forever a classic Americana piece and will always have a great history with the Rangers in N, K and L frame S&W revolvers, and who doesn’t like a model 27, 28, or 520 for that matter. The .357 has historically been used in law enforcement and outdoors’ circles so much that it has probably eclipsed the .44 special and .45 Colt/a.c.p. combined in the hundreds’ of thousands possibly millions of .357s’ more than the others in the major manufacturer of double action revolvers. The Texas Rangers have a very colored and celebrated history and a flashy Western flair with all the fancy leather work and silver work to include amazing embellishments of personal weaponry….. The Texas Ranger’s museum is an amazintg place to get lost in and worth a trip or two to see and this revolver an appropriate ode to their history of service and sacrifice no matter the caliber….(a lot of .357s’ in there)….maybe an equal amount of 3 large calibers in the commemorative offering would keep everybody happy…..nope, it wouldn’t ;->
Click to expand...

Ok, all that said, if you're making a Bi-Centennial Commemorative why wouldn't you make it in a configuration and caliber actually used by the Texas Rangers. Maybe a Third Model HE 44 or an RM in 357? Or just the HD in its actual caliber. Why commemorate a great organization with a gun they never used? And I too like the Texas Rangers Museum but you will not find a factory HD made in 357 there.

Jeff
SWCA #1457
 
Last edited:
22hipower said:
Ok, all that said, if you're making a Bi-Centennial Commemorative why wouldn't you make it in a configuration and caliber actually used by the Texas Rangers. Maybe a Third Model HE 44 or an RM in 357? Or just the HD in its actual caliber. Why commemorate a great organization with a gun they never used?

Jeff
SWCA #1457
Click to expand...

Probably to make money....with a cool model anyway, like all the Winchester model 1894 Commemoratives....my brother has one commemorating Lewis and Clark County, Mt...Winchester never existed during Lewis and Clerk's lives but, the carbine marked 1 of 10 is still super cool....they could've made it on that heavy beefed up 7-30 Waters action and chambered it in .356, and it would still be quite cool. I think the .357 Ranger Commemorate S&W is kinda cool and think it would be a cool production model-which would never happen because there are not many interested in that type of gun anymore.....I don't think the classic models flew off the dealer inventories...cheers
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Kevin J.
Texas Rangers Bicentennial
Replies
4
Views
413
StephenWhoDat
StephenWhoDat
Say When!
.45 Colt S&W PC “Fluted Hunter” model 625-6 featuring Adjustable Barrel Weight System
Replies
12
Views
2K
DHernandez
D
JHW
  • Locked
**WITHDRAW** RARE Smith Wesson Model 617-1 UNFLUTED Cylinder .22lr EURO SPORT 6in
Replies
1
Views
2K
JHW
JHW
JimSupica
New S&W books?
Replies
9
Views
2K
Club Gun Fan
Club Gun Fan
RM Vivas
HD/O's as a collecting goal
Replies
17
Views
876
raljr1
R

Latest posts

Back
Top