S&W Model 11

solsen52sr · Feb 23, 2014

Hi,
I am a new member, but have viewed the site numerous times. Recently, some information was noted on the threads about a S&W Mod. 11 in 44 cal. I remember owning a model 11 w/4' barrel in the early 70's and it was; a light weight Mod 10, w/ pencil barrel, barrel pin, 38 SPL. and had round butt. Does anyone recall this model?
Thanks

shawn mccarver · Feb 23, 2014

Model 11 is the Model 10 chambered in .38 S&W, if I recall. That is not the same caliber as 38 Special.

S&W uses the term standard barrel or heavy barrel, not "pencil barrel" for the standard barrel.

P&R Fan · Feb 23, 2014

Welcome to the Forum.
The M 11 is a 38 S&W revolver. That is not the same as .38 Special. It is the Military andPolice revolver built with 4, 5 and 6 inch barrels. It is the same as the M 10 in all other aspects but caliber.
Jim

solsen52sr · Feb 23, 2014

Thanks folks,
I am aware of both the Std. barrel/heavy barrel distinction (just used the pencil term for simplicity) and the cal. difference.

What I was hoping for is that someone might know the model of the revolver I had once owned?

Stan Olsen Sr.
"Anchors Aweigh"

rck281 · Feb 23, 2014

The Airweight equivalent of a Model 10 was a Model 12. The M12 was available with 4" barrel and is chambered for 38 Special.

PS. I understood what you meant by "pencil barrel"

Art Doc · Feb 23, 2014

The Model 10 is a steel frame revolver in 38 Special.

The Model 11 is the commercial version of the WW II Victory Model with a steel frame in 38 S&W caliber (not 38 Special). Rarely seen, I have only heard of a couple owned by Canadians.

The Model 12 is an alloy version of the Model 10.

If your gun was a lightweight model with an alloy frame in 38 Special I think there's only one suitable candidate.

solsen52sr · Feb 23, 2014

Thanks folks I've got my answer.
Stan Olsen
"Anchors Aweigh"

kaaskop49 · Feb 23, 2014

The term is 'pencil barrel.' Every child in NYC knew this before entering kindergarten back in the 50s. So did every gun shop owner, and some of these were nationwide distributors. Sorry, Shawn. By the way, how's your klunk?

Green Frog · Feb 23, 2014

When you mention a 44 and a Model 11, I lean toward thinking of the Model 21 and its predecessors, the "44 M&Ps" if you will. The old fixed sight 44 Hand Ejectors look like a scaled-up 38 M&P. BTW, they would be expected to have the tapered barrel. Just sayin'

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