The S&W 8 3/8" Appreciation Thread!

[Nframe_is_no1]

Upon acquiring an 8 3/8" model 57 last week, I completed a set of nearly every 8 3/8" S&W magnum (except the 8 3/8" .22 Jet) and a .22 for practice. I thought I'd share some pics here since most fit here. Show your 8 3/8" barrel!
Model 17-3 .22 LR (1977)

S series Model 27-2 .357 Mag full target (1965)

Model 27-3 .357 Mag (1986)

Model 57 no dash .41 Mag (1980)

Model 29-4 .44 Mag (1987)

Model 460 .460 Mag (2007)

Model 500 .500 Mag (2003)

[Davwingman]

Couple model 14s...

[THEWELSHM]

I have an 8 3/8 500 I like it


thewelshm

[GLL]

25-5


Jerry

[GLL]

16-4


Jerry

[Fredo Batali]

A couple of more Model 14's -3 and a -4. Like those long barrels.

De Oppresso Liber

[thardgrave]

Model 27 no dash....used to have a 8 3/8" Jet with cylinder, but sadly sold it many years ago..........

[Doc44]

Model 53 presented to General Curtis Le May in June 1961. Read its complete story in my expert commentary, The Persona Non Grata Club. Second photo is a Model 29 shipped in April 1959. Third is one of the first ".357" Magnums with an 8 3/8-inch barrel and target stocks (post-WW II) shipped in December 1952.

Bill

[Flint Ridge]

Unfired 27-2


S pre-fix 27-2


14-2 that I let get away

[Art Doc]

I've had 3 in this length, still have one. Got it in 2008 off Gunbroker for $321. Came in unfired condition with everything including the cardboard wrapper. (Other two were 48-3 and a 29-2.)

[410bore]

4-Screw Model 29


4-screw Model 17, Red Ramp Front Sight


4-Screw Model 14

[turnerriver]

Much fired model 57 with Keith Brown grips.

Model 27-2 with Lawrence holster

Regards,
turnerriver

[glenncal1]

Here is the long tube 48:

[1950jcb]

Picture taken when I acquired it years ago-stocks have since been replaced with period correct examples. Bought it thinking I might be able to trade it for the 6 1/2" version--so far no luck, so here it sits. Only other long tube I currently own is a Pre 27 shooter--had a really nice 29 no dash in nickel, but I sold it to a forum member a few years back--maybe he'll post pictures of it.

[TAROMAN]

This one was my first S&W, purchased new back in the Dirty Harry days.
Used it first as a Arizona desert walking around gun, later for silhouette shooting and deer hunting.
I installed the patridge front sight. Much better for target work.
The silhouette work took its toll and the gun went back to S&W for a total rebuild:

The 17-4 came along during the silhouette days as another competition gun.
Could really slam those little rams back when I could actually see them:

This one in the case at the time I purchased the 117, so why not a twofer:

Always wanted a 629. This no-dash one came along cheap as it was pretty scuffed up, but cleaned up nice:

This is the most recent 8-3/8 incher.
Amazing that, with the current pocket gun mania, that these are relative bargains.

As a project of sorts, I found and refinished presentation stocks for each of them.

[Davwingman]

Couple model 17s...

[RubEric]

.45 LC

[TAROMAN]

Originally Posted by RubEric

.45 LC

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[ghawke]

586 no dash

[MattJames]

686-2

[DR505]

Model 17-4 from 1978

[Tom K]

Here's an earlier thread on the topic: The Long-Barreled Smith & Wesson Thread





From right to left with 8-3/8 barrels:

M-17-4 .22LR
M-48-4 .22WMR
M-53-2 .22 Jet
M-14-4 .38 Special
M-27-2 .357 Magnum
M-29-3 .44 Magnum
M-25-9 .45 Colt
M-57-1 .41 Magnum (with scope)
M-29-3 Silhouette 10-1/2”
Dan Wesson Model 15 with 15” barrel

I found out a while back that the Smith & Wesson M-15 was also available with an 8-3/8 barrel but this forum is the only place I’ve ever seen one.

[fletre]

[WCCPHD]

Its actually 8 3/4 but close enough for government work.

[Gun 4 Fun]

Truthfully,
I have never been a fan of the 8 3/8" barrels, so I only have one, and that was bought with the intention of having it cut down to a 5" barrel. This is an S prefix gun shipped in July '69, but it has a slightly later barrel on it. I have no idea what length the gun actually shipped with and it isn't worth lettering to find out. I may just keep it as is though, because it is a good shooter.

[Retired W4]

Here is a 25-5 and a 57. Forgot the 17-3, my only blue long tube.

Then I forgot this picture shows it without the rear sight!!

[rck281]

M29-no dash in rare transition case


M29 - no dash - Purchased from 1950jcb


Pre-M27 Factory Engraved

[perrazi]

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i'll play too. these are my k-frame long tubes and 1l-frame gun. all have kurac grips. the model 53 in front has ebony, which john told me is the first pair of that size ebonies he had made.

[DR505]

Originally Posted by perrazi

i'll play too. these are my k-frame long tubes and 1l-frame gun. all have kurac grips. the model 53 in front has ebony, which john told me is the first pair of that size ebonies he had made.

How's that?

[Old TexMex]

My long 57 (scope removed)

[05CarbonDRZ]

Originally Posted by WCCPHD

Its actually 8 3/4 but close enough for government work.

Man,That extra 1/4" makes the barrel look loooooong!

[perrazi]

thank you dr505- I have a terrible time with pics. sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.

[DR505]

Originally Posted by perrazi

thank you dr505- I have a terrible time with pics. sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.

Just edit your post and remove the [ URL] and [ /URL] and the picture will show.

[Gun 4 Fun]

Originally Posted by DR505

Just edit your post and remove the [ URL] and [ /URL] and the picture will show.

What are you guys talking about DR? Was there another post somewhere? I have been able to see his picture all evening.

[steamloco76]

My first Long Tom S&W was the 617 no dash I purchased new back in 1990, shown here with a more recently acquired 686-1M.

Best looking revolver ever-the M 27-2!

17-3

[Davwingman]

629...

[larryofcc]

Factory refinished M48-3. Bought from a forum member. I like it.
Big Larry

[rdcl]

Another pic of a matching set. (29-2's). Both early 70's vintage.

[jdlii]

My recently acquired "new to me" Model 27-2, the first S & W of 2014!

[Rapidray]

Tagging thread for future reference

[DWFAN]

My pre 27 that gets used on occasion.


Had a 15-5 that I sold to someone here. Probably shouldn't have. Also a 48-4 and a 14-4 that was the first S&W I ever owned and still have.
DW

[Hunter Keith]

Bought it new in the box. shot very little.

[RKmesa]

To the top with a couple of my favorite carved up long tube 29-2's:

[boatswainsmate]

[jmace57]

My 29-2 - nickel with ****** grips. Have subsequently Flitz'ed it and put nice original target stocks, but don't have a picture of that yet.

[nutsforsmiths]

48-3 made in 1977



5 screw Pre-29 made in 1956. Originally shipped with a 6.5" barrel then sent back to factory and fitted with 8 3/8" barrel and put in this rare transition presentation box.



Single Shot 2nd model shipped in 1909. This one is actually 3/8" short!

[MattJames]

Model 29 factory milled for scope (I wish it came with the scope rings).

Model 686 after polish/buff

Both with ebony stocks by Kurac.