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REG MAG #379 Home Sweet Home In WI ** PIC HEAVY**
I have been searching and searching and Saving and Saving for a 3.5 RM…Finally She has arrived..I want to SAY a HUGE Thank you to the SWCA member that let her come and Live with me on a permanent Basis, A Huge Thank you to Nate, Alex, Haris, Sal, Dan, and anyone else that helped me with Info and Encouragement in acquiring her…If I forgot anyone I apologize…
She Shipped on Aug 27th, 1935 with a 6.5 inch Barrel to the original Owner…She switched hands in 1938 and the New Owner requested a New Certificate, a 3.5 Inch Barrel, King Ramp, Baughman Front Sight, and A RUSH Delivery as he had a NEED for this revolver…(Kind of Interesting to read the History, he must have had a few threats). All this work took place by the Factory in 1940…Pretty Neat…
I really wanted a true 3.5 inch RM, but the documented history of this one really changed my mind and the fact it all happened Pre War was the deciding factor to bring her Home to WI…
Please Enjoy The Pics….
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I did not know you could fit that many photos in one thread! Let me be the first to congratulate You Jim,You deserve it Buddy!
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Wow! A Beautiful gun & great history. Thanks for sharing!
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A Huge Thank you to the SWHF as Well...Without The historical foundation...The History would probably have never been known...Donate today if Possible...
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Nice work buddy. Well deserved! Glad she resides in the BADGER state and I could go along for the ride with ya. Finally putting pics to all our conversation about this one is SWEET!
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Jim,
Thats such a neat bunch of provenance. That reg magnum has truly found a great home where it will be appreciated and I have to congratulate you in your successful hunt to acquire it and make it yours!! Again, kudos to you!!!!Your fellow smith enthusiast(is there any other worthwhile brand?? Of course not!!!)
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Dan & Haris...
The Ride was sure Fun...Im just glad you guys put up with my Daily Chatter about it until I could Raise the Funds...Or should I say Hourly Chatter 
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As usual, nice gun and provenance. I'm green with envy!
So, what's next on the list?
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Wow... that is gorgeous!!! I hope you enjoy her!!!!
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Wow. That's really good. Glad that you finally found the one that you wanted.
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I Only have 2 left Greg...Then I can start a new Direction...
27-1 3.5" (Drew has one and Wont Give her up) 
Non Reg Mag 3.5"
I might have to sell a Pre 27 3.5 to help fund the above, but they are my kids so its tough to part with one...
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Im going to wait til you Come to WI, and we can shoot her together...Bring the Boys!!
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Beautiful gun and great story, congratulations!
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Great gun!
Congrats and thanks for sharing,
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BTW don't get attached to that holster when Don brings it
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I "WILL" hold you to that....LOL
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Nope it's Hunters and I'd be betraying someone who thought enough of that holster to send it to me.
Now back to your gun that thing is fabulous.
If I make it to WI remind me to slap you aside of the head for hesitating
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What can anyone say other than very nice and congrats.
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Nope it's Hunters and I'd be betraying someone who thought enough of that holster to send it to me.
Now back to your gun that thing is fabulous.
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Point well taken on that Holster...Hunter deserves that bad boy...
Now...You have my word...If you make it to Frederic, WI ...We shoot that 3.5 RM...PERIOD...End of Discussion...
Or better yet...We'll let Hunter Shoot that 3.5 RM...
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Or better yet...We'll let Hunter Shoot that 3.5 RM...
that would certainly make a memory to last a lifetime.
You have style James
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Nice score Jim, 6.5 to a 3.5 just the opposite of my Kansas RM it went from a 3.5 to a 6.5 have fun with her they a a joy to shoot.
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Just keep looking I'm sure that made more than one... 
Only took me 28 years to find mine!
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Jim,
My hearty congratulations and a push of the "Like" button.
When I opened the thread I first noticed you had changed your avatar photo. Upon reading the thread the reason became obvious.
Great find!
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Congratulations, Jim. That really is a beautiful weapon with a wonderfully documented history.
If you put a child up for adoption please keep me in mind.
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Very sweet and a very compelling reason for all members to join and support the SWHF. If WE don't save these records, no one else will. 
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Congratulations Jim!
It's quite a feeling when you finally get your 1st RM. So how many times have you taken her out of the safe just to fondle her? - It's OK, I was told it's completely normal 
BTW - your pictures with your new light box are outstanding, but I do miss your granite counter top
It's very similar to the pattern I have!
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a very nice and well documented RM Jim!
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Fantastic, Jim! What a complete package. Just Beautiful, I'm really happy for you!
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Nice Jim, she's a beauty!
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Congratulations, Jim! It's a beautiful gun. One day, I hope to have a RM of my own.
How about posting a picture of her with the elk horn stocks (I believe)? It's too bad they didn't install the HBH.
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Jim, That is a great gun and great history. The SWHF really hit a home run for you.
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Jim, I know you worked hard to find this one and move it to its new home in WI. Nice job my friend, a great history, and super light-box pictures!
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Great looking registered magnum with a lot of history. The original owner may have been involved in some coal mine labor disputes at that time.
Congrats on the purchase!
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Congratulations, Jim! It's a beautiful gun. One day, I hope to have a RM of my own.
How about posting a picture of her with the elk horn stocks (I believe)? It's too bad they didn't install the HBH.
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I thought the same thing about the humpback hammer, but Jim Fisher explained it has a transitional magnum hammer on a return trip to the factory in 47. He said this hammer is quite rare and there were probably less than 15 made other than the 142 that shipped with there respective transitional magnums.
I think that is neat as heck.
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That's pretty....I'm turning green...one day I'll find one
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[QUOTE=Sebago Son;137783960]Just keep looking I'm sure that made more than one...
Only took me 28 years to find mine!
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James just dangle some fine wood in front of him
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You make a valid point. I like it.
I have lots of good Wood. Exotic Even
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Congratulations! That’s a beautiful S&W and great photos too!
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Excellent gun and related provenance. All of that information opens up many additional avenues of research to pursue it's history further.
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Fantastic RM with history to match!! Love the hammer. The SWHF was a jackpot for you and a real treasure trove of (usually lost) information. Did you ever try to find out any more information on the previous owners? That is a definite keeper!!!
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So, they did the barrel swap (love the $16.50 charge) but what happened to the replacement hammer?
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