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Bought this 1854 with the wooden stock in 45-70 and it shoots pretty good with just the iron sights but now I added a vortex scope, black nylon sling and muzzle break. Need a range day to check it out and will report back when it's done.

Looking to buy a couple of 9mm speed loaders HKS 547

I spent some time reading the old posts from 2010 regarding Model 39's. There were many questions and speculation on short tang, long tang, steel frames M39 & 59 stamped with 7.65 caliber and Early s/n's stamped Model 39 with a short tang that should have been a pre-39 (no model stamp). With the...

Looking for a nice set of real ivory blanks. PM me with any information if you have a source,

SWCA 2025 Symposium in Concord NC Best of show or better known as The Founders Award. The winning display: Semi-Auto's 1st and 2nd gen Models 39, 59, 52, & 52A.

I just won a nice SD9 2.0 on a gun raffle and there is an option to switch it for a 9mm Shield 2.0. Not being familiar with the SD9, is it a better deal than the Shield? Price is about the same.

Given that a M44 just sold at auction for $30K, I know I will never own one but here is an interesting copy by Movie Gun Company (MGC) of Tokyo Japan who operated from 1960 to 1994 and are no longer in Business...

I was sent a posting from another member for a gun selling on one of the bigger named on line auction sites. It is for a nickel steel framed Model 39-2 S/N A284375. As far as I could ever determine, S&W never made a steel frame 39-2. The gun is sans the short tang which is a tell tell sign, I...

Of the 927 steel frame Model 39's, I haven't seen many in the 81XXX serial number range, in fact I've only come across a dozen of them. Here's a list I compiled and feel free to add to it if you can. 81781, 81782, 81783, 81784, 81785, 81786, 81787, 81788 81789, 81790, 81791, 81143

I am working on an S&W Journal article and looking for information and /or pictures for the following pre-39's: Serial Numbers 1703, 2167, 2179, 2273, 2286, 2288, 2296, 2298, 2332, 2337, 2450, 2604 and 2620. You can reply here or PM me if preferable. I will maintain any information in confidence...

While I reload ammo for several calibers I still have to set up for re-loading the .38 AMU. In the mean time, I bought some factory loads while they were on sale. Does anyone have any data or results in shooting this Ammo from Double Tap in a M52? Factory data is 148 Gr. Full wad cutter at 800 fps.

I know there are some well versed collectors here and I'm looking for opinions on this Factory Engraved thru the blue Pre-39.

The development of the Model 52-A is an interesting read. It began with the Model 39 which quite honestly had poor sales in the early years. Even with low sales number the M39 held on and around 1960 the Army renewed it's interest but not for a gun chambered in 9mm, this time they wanted a...

Many of us collectors and shooters are also hunters. I needed to get an Osceola Turkey towards completing my Turkey slam. Here's a break from guns and some of the interesting wildlife to be seen when hunting turkey's in a Florida swamp.

Since S&W never shipped guns out in sequential order, it appears that; Some Pre-39's (s/n 1001-2624) might have shipped at a late date and are stamped with a "Model-39" and Some "Model-39's" (s/n higher than 2624) may have shipped early and are not stamped Model 39. If anyone has a Pre 39...

Bringing this open discussion here from another thread and looking for verification or contradictions (pictures would be nice) to the information shown below: My experience and collecting 2nd generation 9mm guns have determined that: Model 439's come in blue or nickel finish and have either...

Any recommendations for a carry holster that is durable and comfortable? S&W 627 PC 8 shot 357 Mag w/ 2.625" barrel.

Looking for any information of this semi-auto .40 S&W caliber gun. I like the older stainless steel frame guns and since I already have several M&P's in this caliber it would be a great fit. It's SS so I know it's durable. I'm looking for any first hand knowledge about accuracy, dependability...

After attending the SWCA Symposium in Glendale Az., I had the opportunity to take some photographs of the engraved guns in my collection before returning them to their nice warm and cozy home. I bought my first one back 1987 and my most recent one in May of this year. The first two are Class 'A'...

As a Model 39 collector, I just purchased a special Model 39-2 that Vick knew I was interested in. Great communications and friendly service. A great forum member to know. thanks Vic.