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1950 .45 Target pre 26
A recent purchase, all cleaned up and Renaissanced.
Non matching but I think period reasonably correct grips.
Check out the hammer, though. A replacement, it says Micro on the side and has an extension only to one side for cocking, like those I’ve seen on leverguns sometimes.
Not sure what I think of it yet. Any input welcome from the experts usually afoot here. 
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05-29-2023, 01:16 PM
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IIRC Micro was formed by some former King employees when King closed, wo Micro was a successor company and continued a number of the King accessories. Neat find!
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05-29-2023, 01:24 PM
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Nice revolver and I would keep the hammer it is very cool!
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05-29-2023, 01:31 PM
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Randy is right, it is the Micro version of the King "cockeyed hammer" modification.
King would extend the hammer spur either way depending on your strong hand... or both.
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05-29-2023, 01:31 PM
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Very cool revolver. I too would keep the hammer as is. It definitely adds to the cool factor. Micro’s answer to the King Cockeyed Hammer. 👍👍
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05-29-2023, 03:01 PM
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That hammer is a cool accessory to the gun. I wouldn't change it. My 1950 is an all target version, and my absolute favorite shooter. Enjoy yours.
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Awesome 1950 Target. That’s a right hand “cockeyed” hammer. Left hand version (very rare) was widened on the other side. Also rare is the double cockeyed hammer, widened on both sides. Even more rare were those produced by S&W for a dollar extra! Eventually in the early 1950’s it evolved into the 1/2” wide target hammer option which became standard on the.44 Mag and some other target models.
Micro Sight was sued by King for copying the hammer modification but King lost the suit.
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05-31-2023, 10:09 PM
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1950 .45 Target
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Originally Posted by huthike
A recent purchase, all cleaned up and Renaissanced.
Non matching but I think period reasonably correct grips.
Check out the hammer, though. A replacement, it says Micro on the side and has an extension only to one side for cocking, like those I’ve seen on leverguns sometimes.
Not sure what I think of it yet. Any input welcome from the experts usually afoot here.
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What a jewel. This needs to be taken to the range and enjoyed when not being admired.
I have a totally non original 1917 that about 50 of so years ago went back the factory and was rebuilt with the side plate and lockwork replaced and the 4 line address applied. Finish is factory applied nickel. I installed a Wonder Sight and shot mostly light Auto Rim reloads. It is a good shooter.
It would be great to shoot the same kind of stuff out of that 1950 and punch some nice tight groups in a 50 ft indoor target.
Best of Luck
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VERY cool. Does it have any modifications to the front sight?
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Very nice! I'd keep it as is.
Anyone else notice in the third picture that, with the hammer cocked, the spur sits well above the rear of the backstrap?
I wonder if the single action notch on the hammer is configured to shorten the cocking distance?
Maybe there's some other lockwork modification?
Is this revolver SAO or SA/DA?
I started a thread on the King vs Micro Lawsuit:
King Gun Sight Co. vs Micro Sight Co. 1955 lawsuit
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