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Shoot ME but, I carry my (4" 1950 Sn S143xxx) every day and shoot it at least once a week... isn't that what it was meant for? My alternate carry guns (woods walking) are one of 2 1950 Targets or a .38/44 HD 5". I'm just not into safe queens unless bought strictly for an investment (more realistically protection against the falling dollar).
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05-05-2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamus2004
Shoot ME but, I carry my (4" 1950 Sn S143xxx) every day and shoot it at least once a week... isn't that what it was meant for? My alternate carry guns (woods walking) are one of 2 1950 Targets or a .38/44 HD 5". I'm just not into safe queens unless bought strictly for an investment (more realistically protection against the falling dollar).
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Good for you!
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11-01-2011, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bk43
This one is a bit newer than yours but ANIB. It shipped in May of 1955 and S143825, close to yours, also shipped in May of 1955. I carry it on the books at $4,700. Don't know if it's worth that but that would be the minimum for me to even listen to a prospective buyer.
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Has anyone else wondered why the tools shown with this non-target gun include a SAT?
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11-01-2011, 10:43 PM
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The SAT tool shown with the pristine 1950 is so you can bugger up the sideplate screws 
Seriously that is a very nice S&W thanks for posting the pictures
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11-24-2011, 11:41 PM
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Wish I could afford one like that to shoot. That might be a little too rich for my blood..........
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He did have to mention that "deteriorating eyesight" thing...  |
Simple. Just drill & tap it for a scope... 
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I'm going to confess I don't really know any of these guys in real life, but just going by posts I would give that liver thing a lot of thought.... 
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I am so jealous! I've been working to put together a collection of 'Models of 1950' and I'm short two: The 'Heavy Duty' (pre-Model 20) and the .44 Military (Pre-Model 21)! Here in Southern Oregon they're pretty rare. The prices for these two have gone up significantly... but the ones on this thread are marvelous! Now if I can get the drool out of my keyboard.... ML
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Mike,
Be patient and keep your eyes and ears open. Chances are you will find a nice 1950 Heavy Duty before a 1950 .44 Military. That said, once in a while a 1950 HD or .44 will pop up here or you'll get a heads-up from a forum member or another collector who knows that you are looking. Make your intentions known and be ready when the opportunity arises. Do you have a 1950 .38/44 Outdoorsman and or a 1950 Model .44 Target in your collection?
This is the 1950 Model .44 Military acquired from whelenshooter in 2010. The letter states, "... your Smith & Wesson .44 Military Model of 1950 Pre-Model 21, Five Screw Variation, caliber .44 S&W Special...serial number S142499 was shipped on March 7, 1955, and delivered to Williams Gun Sight Co., Davidson, MI."
S142499 w box docs tools.jpg
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