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Prewar 38/44 Outdoorsman with HBH
The latest acquisition - a 1939 (I think) Outdoorsman. It is my 1st one with a humpback hammer. It also sports a Call gold bead front sight.
I love my Registered Magnums, BUT the lines on these prewar Outdoorsman's have to be some of the most graceful revolver lines ever produced. They make me SMILE (the big tooth-filled smile) each time I pull one out from the Safe.  I hope that you enjoy the photos:
Thanks for letting me share,
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RK, That is an oustanding OD. Hope you find a good box for it.
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The finish on those guns was just outstanding...I bet it is a great shooter too 
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Richard,
Thats beautiful and i also like the looks of the hammer
with relation to the lines of the gun. Very Nice.
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Richard,
That sure nuff gave me a Big Ol' Copehagan Grin for sure.
Su Amigo,
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That is sweet. I'm still looking for my first one. Someday........I hope.
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Richard,
WOW!!
That package of call gold bead, humpback hammer and those beautiful Magna grips is "the best".
I can't think of another Outdoorsman that I've ever seen like it.
You did very well.
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Oh Mercy, that is nice.. I have a OD but it don't shine with that one.
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The prettiest Outdoorsman I have ever seen ! Period !
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Outstanding Rich! Congratulations. That is one stunning prewar OD.
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Spectacular revolver! An absolute beauty. The grain in those stocks is phenomenal. And the photographs are first rate. What's not to like?
A couple of years ago I found a similar one of about the same age, 55276 from November 1938. Alas, it lettered without the HBH, so that is an aftermarket add-on. It didn't have a gold bead sight, and the original stocks were missing so I slapped these ivories on it. Though magna style, they must have been made for a prewar gun because they fit the slightly larger frame perfectly.
Even though not in original configuration, this is one of my best ODs and looks like it would be right at home if your gun ever decided to hold a family reunion.
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That may very well be the prettiest, most elegant revolver I've ever seen. Just breath-taking.
I'm glad it's in loving hands. Now we all get to enjoy it. Thank you.
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RK,
I have to echo the others in that is one fine hand gun!@
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That sets the bar very very high. It is stunning! Congratulations.
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Thanks for all the kind words. It really is a photogenic specimen of a photogenic model. I had a lot of fun taking her photos today.
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A couple of years ago I found a similar one, also from 1939. Alas, it lettered without the HBH, so that is an aftermarket add-on. And it didn't have a gold bead sight or the original stocks, so I slapped these ivories on it. Though magna style, they must have been made for a prewar gun because they fit the slightly larger frame perfectly.
Even though not in original configuration, this is one of my best ODs and looks like it would be right at home if your gun ever held a family reunion. |
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Beautiful O/D! I have not lettered mine yet, but there are several in the SN range (57709) that also had the HBH. It did not come with the magnas on it. The magnas on the gun are a late pre-war "extra" set (I think SN 62XXX...something) that I had sitting loose in the safe. They have had a minor "sprucing up" from Keith Brown and were just waiting for the perfect gun. They fit this one like they were made for the frame. This is where they will stay.
Here are the grips that were on the gun when it came to me. Makes me think that it spent some time in the great state of Texas... 
A very nice set of pearls, but not really my style...
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Expect a PM from a moderator named Dan about those excess pearls...
Original to the gun or not, those magnas make a great set of stocks for that OD.
Again, that is one fine revolver.
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Wow. I'm betting anyone would be hard pressed to find another example as beautiful as that!
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Outstanding revolver.
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It Deserves a Nice Blue Picture Box that's for sure. What a fine score Richard I am envious.
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That is STUNNING!!!!!! I'm very careful with fine guns, but I'd be afraid to even touch that beauty. Thanks for the outstanding photos.
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Very nice, do the grips number to the gun? Larry
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That.... is beautiful! Congratulations on adding that one to your stable... and thank you for sharing. You just set the bar for what l need to be looking for!
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Pre War Outdoorsman's....
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It Deserves a Nice Blue Picture Box that's for sure. What a fine score Richard I am envious.
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Why yes it does....
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Superb!! That is one gun, that I can honestly say, that I have never seen one in person. But, that is what makes this forum so great. Thanks for sharing you fantastic find.
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I'm fond of them too. Here is one of mine that is similar (including call gold bead), less the HBH:
Sorry, but I am a really ****** photographer.
BTW - This one stills gets used. It is very accurate.
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Thatun's a buet!! Congrats on the find!
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David:
I emailed the "King" of pearl steer head grips (a.k.a. Dan M) when I got the revolver home to give me an idea of their worth. As always, he gave great advice and took the time to help me out. He's a real gentleman and has always been very kind and helpful to me over the years.
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I'm fond of them too. Here is one of mine that is similar (including call gold bead), less the HBH:
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Great looking O/D. Can you give me the SN range?
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Boy, that one makes me want to hide my post war OD.
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6.5" 38/44 from 1940
Richard,
I have an Outdoorsman from 1940 which is part of the family, too! Mine has a silver front sight and I don't think it has a humpback hammer? Yours is beautiful! Thanks for posting!
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Richard,
As I read this your post has 573 views. I'm responsible for more than my share of them as I can't help but keep admiring the best looking Outdoorsman I've ever seen. My own 1935 example is nice - but a far cry from your gun. Enjoy,
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6.5" 38/44 from 1940
Richard,
I have an Outdoorsman from 1940 which is part of the family, too! Mine has a silver front sight and I don't think it has a humpback hammer? Yours is beautiful! Thanks for posting!
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Dick:
Very fun to go back and read the thread on your gun!
Thanks for sharing,
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Spectacular revolver! An absolute beauty. The grain in those stocks is phenomenal.
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David:
In the "Similar Threads" this thread of yours came up:
One More Really Nice Prewar 38-44 Outdoorsman (Pic Heavy)
Did you ever letter that beauty, if so, what was the configuration that it shipped in?
Thanks,
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