44 H.E. 2nd Mod. Target #49369

CptCurl · Dec 14, 2017

Recently I had the utter good fortune to become the owner of this breath-taking Second Model .44 HE Target. Today I snapped a few photos to share. These are just quickies taken out on my woodpile very informally.

Roy says it shipped in February 1939.

Everything, including the gorgeous pre-WW2 Magnas, matches. It shows scant use. The bore and chambers are mint.

It's everything one would want in a .44 revolver. I feel incredibly fortunate to be the new caretaker.

Curl

Hondo44 · Dec 14, 2017

No doubt about it, that is breathtaking, a superb acquisition!
What more could anyone ask for in condition and configuration!
Congrats,

DWalt · Dec 14, 2017

That seems to be a late shipping date for that SN. I list many SNs not too far away from yours, all of which shipped in the 1936-37 period. Maybe it has something to do with its being a target model.

wheelgun610 · Dec 14, 2017

DWalt said:
That seems to be a late shipping date for that SN. I list many SNs not too far away from yours, all of which shipped in the 1936-37 period. Maybe it has something to do with its being a target model.

I'd have to think that one was probably built in the '36-'37 time slot due to the small monogram on the left of the frame. By 1939 they had gone to the larger monogram on the side plate.

Definitely a prime example of a 2nd Model .44 Target.

Mark

Kinman · Dec 14, 2017

Beautiful...

rct269 · Dec 14, 2017

YOU PAYS YOUR MONEY AND YOU TAKES YOUR PICK

DWalt said:
That seems to be a late shipping date for that SN. I list many SNs not too far away from yours, all of which shipped in the 1936-37 period. Maybe it has something to do with its being a target model.

And this one (58669, shipped May 14, 1940) figures to be one of the last .44 2nd target models----if you figure like I do.

This gun, along with 38 others (ALL .44 2nd TARGETS) were shipped to a New York City distributor at the bargain basement price of $17.00 each. That absolutely HAS to be a close-out price. Here's why. The cost to manufacture a 22/40 (and grip adapter) was $14.55---that being the amount charged off to S&W's advertising account for each of four such items given to a couple of famous folks and a couple of police departments. I figure there's no significant difference in the cost to manufacture an N frame target than a K frame target---aside from the cost of a bit more steel for the N frame. I also figure S&W didn't lose any money on this deal------damn sure didn't make much, but didn't lose any.

A little tid-bit from yesteryear----------

Ralph Tremaine

quinn · Dec 14, 2017

If those are 'quickie' snapshots... I'd hate to see what you could do with a little time! Stunning 44... and you know how I feel about 44's. Congratulations. Your woodpile ain't so bad, either.

glenncal1 · Dec 15, 2017

Now that's a good lookin' revolver right thar. (trying to sound like Larry the Cable guy.)

bruce5781 · Dec 15, 2017

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

gmborkovic · Dec 15, 2017

That is some nice lookin wood, and the grips are not to bad either.

Kingspoke · Dec 15, 2017

Stunning is correct! Really top quality! Congrats!

handejector · Dec 15, 2017

Nice.
2nd Models, both Target and Military, are scarce with original magnas.

kthom · Dec 15, 2017

THAT, Sir, is very nice! Congratulations!!

Muley Gil · Dec 15, 2017

glenncal1 said:
Now that's a good lookin' revolver right thar. (trying to sound like Larry the Cable guy.)

Us hillbillies would say, "Hit's a good un' rat thar."

CptCurl · Apr 10, 2019

I finally took the time to get this fine revolver lettered. Here's the extract with pertinent information:

Old TexMex · Apr 10, 2019

Well done! You certainly have a fine revolver there. I have one (#17978) and it's a satisfaction generator.

44 H.E. 2nd Mod. Target #49369

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