Jelly Bryce "Lucky Gun" Photo!

Mike Conti · Apr 10, 2015

From the archives of the Oklahoma City Library and the kind consideration of Tim Spindle of the Metropolitan Library System, I've come into possession of this image of Jelly Bryce's .44 Special "Lucky Gun."

This story was published in the April 13, 1932 edition of the Oklahoma City Times. It featured a story on Bryce and his .44 Special Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector, 3RD Model or "Wolf and Klar Model" of 1926.

This item was only tracked down as a result of Ron Owens' tireless research into D.A. Jelly Bryce.

Enjoy! This image is the only known image of this gun. The pistol itself is still out there, somewhere...

Mike Conti

Image will not upload to this site. Link below should work.

http://51297323.domainhost.com/JellyBryce/images/Jellybryce.com-Lucky-Gun.jpg

g-dad · Apr 10, 2015

Thanks for sharing Mike. What a neat piece of history. I wonder what todays equivalent of the $125 gun value would be?

05CarbonDRZ · Apr 10, 2015

It looks like the Gun has been engraved by Wolf And Klar,I'd bet they made the Steerhead carved Stocks as well.I'd say the Gun would be worth about 100x more than it was back then....$12,500

Tom K · Apr 10, 2015

Mike Conti said:
Enjoy! This image is the only known image of this gun. The pistol itself is still out there, somewhere...

Mike Conti

Image will not upload to this site. Link below should work.

http://51297323.domainhost.com/JellyBryce/images/Jellybryce.com-Lucky-Gun.jpg

Use the little icon in the posting toolbar that shows the sun over mountains, and says "Insert Image" when you hover your pointer over it. Paste the photo's URL in the box that comes up when you click the icon.

Jack Flash · Apr 10, 2015

"The revolver ... is valued at $125." I'll take it! I will even pay per the following:

Inflation Calculator: What cost $125 in 1932 would cost $2140.79 in 2014.

Mike Conti · Apr 10, 2015

Thanks, Tom. I had tried to upload the image itself and it was apparently too large.

Regarding the grip, while the "13" is clear and the cat is sort of clear, can anyone make out what the banner reads? Maybe someone with better imaging equipment (or sharper eyes) than I have?

I would assume it says "D.A. Bryce" or another version of his name, but I don't like to assume.

Thanks,
Mike

SpartanDCI · Apr 10, 2015

From looking at Jerry Campbell's gold plated 44 S&W I would thought it was a match - but the condition and engraving are much different. The search goes on for this historic Gunfighter piece!

05CarbonDRZ · Apr 10, 2015

The engraving looks to have a Wolf And Klar flair to it:

DSCN0394 by alex1961m, on Flickr

DSCN0390 by alex1961m, on Flickr

This Gun came out of Oklahoma City...

JSW · Apr 15, 2015

Thanks for posting!

Shorty 45 MK2 · Apr 16, 2015

Sweet I like the style!

RDA · Apr 18, 2015

Enjoyed your book Mike. Thanks for sharing the photo. It may be my aging eyes, but that barrel length puzzles me - looks to be shorter than 4". Do you know the length?

Mike Conti · Sep 25, 2015

Hello RDA:

Sorry for the delayed response, I haven't checked this thread for quite a while.

According to all the info available, Jelly's Lucky Gun sported a 4 inch barrel. In another thread, this image of Jerry Campbell's .44 Special is posted and the description notes it has a 4 inch barrel.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/handejector-albums-fbi-jerry-campbell-picture5696-p1000387.jpg

Comparison of both pics seems to verify Jelly's was a 4 inch as well--but I do see what you mean from the image in the old newspaper article. Does look shorter than it is.

The thread with Campbell's gun is here.. http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...campbell.html?highlight=44+special+model+1926

Glad you liked the book, by the way!

All the best,
Mike

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