doubletapp357
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Howdy folk's! Looking at a 1984 Lew Horton Special Edition 24-3 with the original box, paperwork, cleaning tools..... Gentleman is asking $1300 with a box of ammo it looks immaculate...
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Lew Horton 24-3 44 Special.....
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kraynky
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I think I would bite ............
Engine49guy
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Which barrel length?
If it's the rb snub with fg combats it's an easy yeas, the 4" maybe, 6" meh.
I'm a fan of the 4" narrow rib .44 barrel but chose the .44 Magnum mountain gun which has the same barrel profile but can fire .44 special or magnums.
If it's the rb snub with fg combats it's an easy yeas, the 4" maybe, 6" meh.
I'm a fan of the 4" narrow rib .44 barrel but chose the .44 Magnum mountain gun which has the same barrel profile but can fire .44 special or magnums.
Grayfox
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Grab it before it gets away. These are outstanding shooters. 
Capt. F.
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I have the LH 624 3”. I’d grab that deal in a heartbeat.
You won’t regret it if you do!
You won’t regret it if you do!
Those 3" 44's were great guns. I (personally) didn't like the RB grips, didn't fit my hand. Took a pair of RB to SB conversion grips and cut and fit to fit me. But, kept the RB original grips with the box so I sold wit all original parts.
kennethb24
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Identify a Lew Horton revolver
How can a Lew Horton revolver be identified? The one I have was purchased at a gun show and came w/out a box or papers. Is the actual gun marked as a Lew Horton?
How can a Lew Horton revolver be identified? The one I have was purchased at a gun show and came w/out a box or papers. Is the actual gun marked as a Lew Horton?
I have a LH 24-3 in my case now for $1500 so I would say $1300 is a good deal. The Combats don't feel good in my hand so instead of replacing them with something better for me it's up for sale.
John Adams
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That's a good deal. I have and prefer the 4" version, and would probably pay that price for another one.
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Just to clear up any possible confusion, the 4” and 6.5” versions of the 24-3 constitute the original, limited to 7,500 gun edition done around 1983.
Lew Horton had nothing to do with those!
After the huge success of the limited edition, Lew Horton contracted the 3” RB version of the 24-3 as a way to fulfill the ongoing demand for more 44 Specials while respecting the terms of the limited edition.
The only possible revolver the OP is referencing is the 3” version.
There is a woman u can email that was in charge of things a Hortons. She will tell u if it’s a Horton gun based on serial number. Someone will come along and post her email address.
I had one with the holster. The operative word is HAD.
LittleAugieMo
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Grail or target of opportunity? That's a good price on a 3" N frame,especially if you're already into .44 special1 or roll your own. IIRC the grips are probably 200-300$. After re-reading original post w/ box&acc's& ammo..****n don't walk.
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Grayfox
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I happen to be fortunate enough to own all three barrel lengths of the Model 24-3. 3, 4 and 6.5 inches. All are outstanding guns.
Here they are with a few friends.
Like H Richard, I don't care for a round butt N-frame. Besides, my 3" was bought used and had a terrible pair of rubbers on it. I modified an older set of ACE rd to sq conversion grips into a semi-boot grip and love 'em.
Not all 3" 24-3s are Lew Horton's. After the LH run, there was such a demand for more 3" 24-3s that S&W made another run which they sold themselves. My own 3" 24-3 is NOT a LH.
Here they are with a few friends.
Like H Richard, I don't care for a round butt N-frame. Besides, my 3" was bought used and had a terrible pair of rubbers on it. I modified an older set of ACE rd to sq conversion grips into a semi-boot grip and love 'em.
Not all 3" 24-3s are Lew Horton's. After the LH run, there was such a demand for more 3" 24-3s that S&W made another run which they sold themselves. My own 3" 24-3 is NOT a LH.
Historical letter would tell.
