Post war Transitional Kit Gun; WOW!

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I can only guess if i had that kind of disposable income what i would be
into. I have bought $1000. and $2200. revolvers that I will never shoot.
And I operate on about $25,000. per year before expenses.

Nice gun. and maybe one of the only of its kind?

Allen Frame
 
Stay tuned in... it may show up here.

Only the hard core spend fat money.

GF
 
A couple of factors determine price, most notably rarity and demand. The rarity of some of the post-War variants of the I-frame has been there all along, and discussions among the growing number of accumulators and collectors on this and other venues has increased the demand considerably, so as more money chases an increasingly smaller number of desirable investments, the price will rise. I must admit to surprise that the price on this one went up this fast. I wish I had gotten that Terrier I still want before I bragged on I-frames so much! :eek:

Froggie
 
The front sight has been cut a little to form a little notch. What people pay on Gunbroker still amazes me.
 
the guy who sold it is a member of the forum.....had a thread on a bunch of older NIB Smiths he acquired....
 
hi
I have two of these and I have only had the chance to buy these two over the last 30 years and I bought both.
One is new in the box with all the tools and the correct screw driver.
it is in the serial number range of this one that sold.
the other one is in the 60xxxx range shipped one month before the 1953
kit guns were released.
these guns are much more scarce than the prewar Kit guns.
Jim Fisher
 
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long colt frazier said:
Front sight is a usra sight that is more than likely original to the kg.
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Yes, a Unied States Revolver Assoc. sight blade, also known as the 'Pocket' sight. One of two factory standards usually found on the pre war Kit Guns and the only one I've seen on post war transitional Kit Guns. The other being the Patridge front blade.
 
Check the bid histories on those two auctions. It is evident the buyers weren't going to let then get away at any price.

I guess I'll just have to be satisfied with my 1981 Mod 63, and it will never be worth anywhere near these two. But it sure does shoot great.
 
bmg60 said:
hi
I have two of these and I have only had the chance to buy these two over the last 30 years and I bought both.
One is new in the box with all the tools and the correct screw driver.
it is in the serial number range of this one that sold.
the other one is in the 60xxx range shipped one month before the 1953
kit guns were released.
these guns are much more scarce than the prewar Kit guns.
Jim Fisher
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I am a little confused by these 5 digit serial numbers. Are some of these guns numbering with the model 1953 kit guns as opposed to the post war transitional? And are these 5 digit guns later than 6 digit transitional kit guns?
Thanks, Pete
 
beagleye said:
I am a little confused by these 5 digit serial numbers. Are some of these guns numbering with the model 1953 kit guns as opposed to the post war transitional? And are these 5 digit guns later than 6 digit transitional kit guns?
Thanks, Pete
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Both guns referenced on this thread are 6 digit. A pre war is pre #534XXX and post war transitionals are post #534XXX. Any 5 digit #s are 1953 Models in a new serial range beginning with the Model of 1953.
 
What would be the date range on the kit gun in my thread about the engraved kit gun? Serial number is 84XX...

thanks, Rob
 
Hondo44 said:
Yes, a United States Revolver Assoc. sight blade, also known as the 'Pocket' sight. One of two factory standards usually found on the pre war Kit Guns and the only one I've seen on post war transitional Kit Guns. The other being the Patridge front blade.
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Here is my transitional (in the 5346XX range) with the USRA front sight:

KitGun534617.jpg


KitGun534617L.jpg


I did not know anything about these guns when I bought this one. I thought the front sight was modified. But the condition was excellent, so I picked it up (and I am glad to have done so :D). I have since learned quite a bit about these transitional KG's thanks to the board members who have shared their collective[ing] wisdom.

Fun guns,
 
Wow, what a beauty!! Not knowing what it was you wouldn't have paid anywhere near what they are going for now so you probably did quite well. It's a very early one being not much over the 1st post war example shipped post war, #534587 in 1951. It has pre war like grips with sharp cornered borders but post war medallions and checkering.
 
Recoil Rob said:
What would be the date range on the kit gun in my thread about the engraved kit gun? Serial number is 84XX...

thanks, Rob
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I couldn't find your thread again, do you have a link?

A 4 digit # would be an early Model of 1953 shipped in the '53 to '55 era with a 4 screw sideplate (a 4 screw gun since the screw in front of the trigger guard was eliminated with the introduction of the Model of 1953).

P.S. Found it, an I frame with the J size grip frame and stocks. The Model 1953 was the next model following the post war 22/32 transitionals with several improvements.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/216271-kit-gun-elegance.html
 
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