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Pictures of my only .44 Magnum
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You only need one if it looks like that!!!
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That's got the Kenny shine on it!! Beautiful gun!!
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Full clam shell presentation case with correct tools too! What a beauty!!
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Thank you for the comments.
For me I think this is the best of the best.
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Thank you.
One of these day's I'll even get it dirty.
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Very good revolver, congratulations, I value quality more than quantity, it is better to have a good pistol than several mediocre ones.
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Well you're almost ready to with those HPs loaded. It's as beautiful at 56 as the day it was made!
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Beautiful but, it looks lonely. Maybe a nice 4" Mod. 29 to keep it company?
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Kenny,
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That's a thing of beauty
That is a real beauty. I am of course, very envious and appreciate you posting the pictures. Congrats on preserving it in such great condition.
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Gorgeousness all over haha! Beautiful piece man!
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
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The only thing wrong with it is that it’s almost too pretty to shoot. Hope it’s not a safe-queen!
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Very nice!!! Are you the original owner?
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Simply BEAU....TIFUL!!
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...You can't only have one
Wow! Fantastic! Great Smith & Wesson, Great Revolver, and
Great Caliber!
Thank you for taking the time to post and sharing Pictures as
always.
44's Forever!
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Nope, not a safe queen. Its got some wear, I just don't highlight it.
A close friend loaded me a couple hundred "warm" .44 Mag rounds for it. I just haven't taken it to the range yet.
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I'm at least the third owner. I really don't know how many hands it has passed through.
It was originally shipped Los Angeles, CA. The person I got it from lived here in Utah and never did live in CA.
So at minimum I'm the third owner.
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Thank you for all your comments.
I've thinned the herd over the last year and this is one of my keepers, and shooters.
I no longer own any safe queens.
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It may be your only one, but I think the one you have is as good as it gets.
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Certainly a beautiful piece. I can remember the days when the price of these fine guns was a bargain.
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Inspector Harry Callahan called......
He said he wants his piece back.
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Top shelf tool there for sure.
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Very nice gun. I wish I new 1/2
What you do about photography.
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Here is a part of my ´29:
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What's the difference in the one that faces to the right in its case, with no cleaning accessories? Commemorative edition?
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The presentation case with the revolver pointing to the right with the accessories contained in a compartment below the barrel was introduced in 1979 and used until 1985.
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That's one fine gun and accessories you got there!
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I too only have one .44 magnum it's a bit newer then yours, I've never fired it and I'm not sure it ever has been.
Honestly I'm not a fan of big bore magnums I prefer something that is more comfortable to shoot like a .44 Spl, .45 ACP or .45 colt.
But I think every S&W collector should have at least one .44 Mag because they started the whole magnum thing.
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You need some moly paste were the cam is on the pin lockup. It will ease the closing of the cylinder plus eliminate the wear.
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I guess, go big or stay home...........
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That's a true classic you have there OP. WOW! In the case and all. Something to be truly proud of.
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This 44 Magnum was shipped as a product sample to Olympic Wholesale, Los Angeles, CA on April 2, 1956. It is one of the first seventy-five 44 Magnums made by S&W. Click on the photo for a better look.
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Guess I’m going to throw mine away after seeing yours.
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Here’s my 5 Screw.
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Careful that 6 1/2" Model 29 and 6 1/2" Model 27 don't breed and make a 6 1/2" Model 57.
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Thank you very much.
I took some learning and listening to others here on the forum.
And, you don't get to see the ones that don't turn out.
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That's a really nice collection.
I had a nice collection of pre and M27s not too long ago.
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Put some moly on the star and lever that turns the cylinder too., even on the cylinder and yoke studs too. You will be surprised on how much easier it will operate.
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