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Hi all, Its been a while since I have posted but I thought I'd give you a look at the finished project (started ages ago!) Stats are as follows : The base gun is a 29-6. Improved with a heavy match barrel and custom stainless muzzle brake. The cylinder is a stainless unfluted. It is tuned and...

Hi all, I have been a bit slack posting for a while now but slowly getting back into it. I found a 4 screw 29 today - SN. S198XXX. It is straight but has very worn blue. I assume its about 1959. Not sure what the grips are (Herrets I think) but the gun is tight and straight. The best thing...

Hi everyone, Long time no post! I have just purchased a 1963 Stevens 77E. Serial 501XX. It is US stamped forward on the right hand side of the receiver. It has a "P" proof on the top of the barrel and on he top of the receiver. It has the remnants of black stain on the forearm and stock. It...

Hi again form Australia :) Long time no speak :) Sorry I have been away from the forum for a while due to a change in work circumstances (made redundant and therefore less money to spend on S&W hahah) Just wanted to check in again and show my latest acquisition, picked up today - nothing...

Hey, A while back I posted a few pics and asked for suggestions about what to do with a S&W Model 29-6 I have. I did a couple of little things to it but never really got around to customising it...until now It has had a bit of work done including an 8" bull barrel, a 2" muzzle brake, a weaver...

Hello all :) I have a Model 41 (not stamped 41-1) in .22 short. It is in great condition and is a real tack driver. I have been collecting for a few years now but this great little pea shooter has become surplus to my needs. I'm thinking of selling it but don't know what its worth. I have a...

Howdy everyone, Its been a while since I have been on here.....the last couple of years I have been fly-in - fly-out for work and its difficult to get online! Anyway, my brother has just picked up a nice old First Model HE in .455 (still in .455). It is serial 1027. It is unmarked on the...

Mine is 15316X The SCSW says they have been reported as low as 16974X... mine is a lot lower than that... surely ther must be other low numbers out there? Mike

Hi all, I have in my collection a .44 Russian, Model 3. It is serial 13196. It is notched for a shoulder stock and is in nickel. I understand it was one of about 310 that came to Australia under a contract to the South Australian Colonial Police back in 1882. They were sent with shoulder...

Hey, A while back I posted a few pics and asked for suggestions about what to do with a S&W Model 29-6 I have. I did a couple of little things to it but never really got around to customising it...until now Now its in for a bit of work including an 8" bull barrel, a 2" muzzle brake, a weaver...

Hey all, I was sitting in a mining camp this morning about 400km from home wondering how to fill in the day (yeah I could do some paperwork but pffft...that can wait!) so I searched the net for the address to the closest LGS. I went in and asked the bloke behind the counter if he had anything...

Howdy, I picked up my Model 41 this morning for the LGS. Its a .22 short built around 1961 (serial 41377). I paid $495 which is a pretty good deal. Now I just need a letter... Mike

Hi all, I have a Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector Mark II in .455. It's an Aussie gun marked 3MD (Third Military District) which is the designation for the state of Victoria. It has a number 3 over 24 on the right frame below the cylinder. I have been told by a collector that the 24 is the rack...

Hi all, I found an old pre Victory revolver at the LGS this morning. It is nickel plated (not facory) and is nto in the greatest shape. It has a little surface rust but no pitting. I am a collector and love all these old revolvers and wanted to give it a good home. Of all the guns in my...

Hi all, Just saw a post on one of our Aussie shooting forums that Roy Jinks is coming to Aus to give a series of talks on the history of the .357 mag???? Hope its true...that would be interesting. :) :) Mike

Howdy all, Haven't posted for quite a while but in the time I have been away working I have picked up quite a few more guns. The most recent was this morning... Now, I hate posting new threads with no pics but I will have some on wednesday. I just found a model 41 in .22 short. It is the 7"...

Howdy :) I have come accross a couple of 27-2s. One is a 3 1/2" and one is a 5". They are in both in VG condition and about the some money. So my question is which barrel length is more desirable? Love to hear your opinions CHeers Mike

HI All, I have been away with work for a while but I have come back and finally picked up a 1917 that I have been waiting for my permit for. I got it home today and had a closer look (havent seen it for months) and it looks for all the world like it has faded CCH on the frame. I have attached...

Hey all, Picked up my first Model 59 today... something of a rarity here in Australia because of our barrel length and maximum mag capacity laws. Serial A241XXX which puts it around 1972 I think :) Pics below...not bad for $250 :) . It has an awesome trigger (well worn I guess). Cheers Mike

Hi all, I have just purchased a MK II HE in .455. It has British acceptance and other military marks on it. It has not been converted. My first question for the experts is regarding some stamps on my S&W MkII .455 revolver. I understand the Enfield marks, the crossed penants and decom broad...