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Two .38 M&P target revolver with special order (or at least uncommon) front sights. The first, from 1910, has a Sheard brass bead sight. The second, from 1929, has a Call gold bead in a standard Patridge blade. Question - why is the Call gold (or brass or stainless) bead so scarce on the 1930s...

A recent addition. When I bought it (online auction), I assumed the engraving was post-factory and the grips and the Patridge sight later replacements. I believe I am right about the engraving and grips. The front sight was, however, a surprise. The letter indicates this gun shipped in 1903...

Recent addition to the herd, a Third Model with 8" and 10" barrels, both numbered to the front strap. The 8", currently on the pistol, has a matching latch. The letter does not indicate whether that barrel, originally the extra, came with a second latch. The front sight on that barrel is a...

Every now and then a NM#3 converted to .22 shows up. This one showed up in my mailbox last year. Serial number 1146, it probably started life as a .32-44 and was in excellent original condition before conversion. Normally, specimens this nice are not chosen for conversion, but scarcity of...

The original M&P revolver was the model 1899. The short lived Model 1902 (no change) added a lug under the barrel to support the front of the ejector rod (and make it easier to tell from a Colt). This variation was made only approximately 1902-1903, and only in round butt form. The 1902 first...

With all due respect to the eminently knowledgeable (and entertaining) Ralph Tremaine and senior counselor Mike Priwer (of whom I am privileged to own a few of his lettered rejects) in a recent thread, I will defer to the terminology of Historian Don Mundell's letter regarding the following...

This is one of the last pre-war .32 RP targets, #530102 shipped 7/37. With the short 4.25" barrel, it shares many parts with the 196 targets assembled post-war. Bob

I recently acquired this model 1905. The condition is not what I usually expect of target models, but when will I find another one? The barrel is replaced, not sleeved, and the rifling is the usual Pope left hand twist. Bob

I can't help it. I am partial to anything with target sights, either factory or aftermarket. Here are two commercial 1917s with King sights. The first is post WW1 (1920s ?) #178551 with the small left side logo and no Brazilian crest. Second (lower in the first picture) is a post WW2...

I recently acquired this .38SA First Model, s/n 15489. Per SCSW, the box alone is sufficiently scarce to rate mention as the first cardboard picture box. From the pictures I saw, I doubted the finish was original. Now, I believe the gun is almost unfired. Bob

Most collectors of pre-war target revolvers are familiar with the .22/32 target revolver. Created at the suggestion of Phil Bekeart, a trial run was made in 1911 and the gun was cataloged from 1915 into the 1930's. Due to the desire for a heavier .22 target revolver, the .22 Outdoorsman...

While looking at an online auction of Custer era items, I came across this page as part of the description of a Schofield revolver. The reason for its inclusion was the section at the bottom listing Schofield revolvers. The majority of the page, however, is apparently a list in serial number...

A second .44 from the same seller as the 3.75" 2nd model w/King sights I previously posted. This one is a 3rd model transitional, shipped 8/46, cut to 4" with the original front sight modified and soldered back on. Probably can't call it a snub, since 4" was a factory option. Regardless...

Couldn't resist adding this to my oddball targets. It's a .44 Special second model, shipped 8/22, with the barrel shortened to 3 3/4". King mirror front and target rear sights have been added. The grips are a beautiful set of Hogue (?) rosewoods (?). If I went to any barbeques I think this...

I have K22 #K44958, before the introduction of the CM. I was told by the seller, who owned it since about 1950, that the dealer returned a small group of them, new, to the factory to be shortened. It letters as 6", SWHF has no records of it, and there are no return markings. The work looks...

I recently bought this and it is WAY far away from what I usually collect. Serial #14709, shipped to New York agent June, 1863. Case and backstrap have name Sergeant Joseph Luckadoe, U.S.C.T. (United States Colored Troops). It came with a file of copied military records. Two questions: I'm...

I recently picked up a model 1902 (No Change) revolver, s/n 021460. At the time, the only things that caught my eye other than the s/n were a pinned halfmoon front sight and a faint arrow in front of the barrel s/n. The gun is in very good condition with the exception of a newer, unnumbered...

I just bought this Outdoorsman, primarily because of the nice ivories. The combination of Marbles brass bead front and U-notch rear also intrigued me. Are they aftermarket or was the combination available from the factory on special order? There are no markings to indicate return for service...

Four collectible, C&R eligible Smiths with letters. Usual inspection, prices include USPS Priority to lower 48. 1. .32 Regulation Police Target. One of the first .32 RPs (s/n lower than starting # per SCSW), lowest known s/n Target, one of very few with 4.25" barrel. 90+% finish, matching...

I have had this for 50 years. The complete literature packet for the car Bill Ruger planned to introduce in 1970. Apparently, only three cars were built. I've never seen another set of this material. Any idea of value? Bob