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Hi There, Does anyone know what wood did they use to make these cases? Cheers, Webb

Hi There, Last month, I purchased a S&W Model 3 US American from a prominent auction house and after careful examination, I have determined that it is a forgery. I don’t believe the auction house knowingly sold a counterfeit but if they had taken some pictures from the straight-on side...

Hi There, I recently won an auction for a Schofield 1st model. Take a look and tell me what you think. Cheers! Webb

Hi There, I am looking at an auction and the Schofield displays telltale evidence that at one time, there was a Kelton Safety device installed. Does anyone have any pics of the internals of the Kelton Safety? Thanks in advanced! Cheers! Webb

Hi There, A while back, I purchase a No. 3, 2nd. model and the barrel was hacked off and I don't like the look. Personally, I am in- clined to redo the end and make it look more like the way S&W did it. Now I understand about preserving History and all that but I wouldn't consider this a...

Hi There, I recently purchased a nice S&W bullet mold with the "peanut" shaped wooden handles off of fleaBay last week and I thought you would like to see it. It is a .38 caliber. Take a peek and tell me what you think. Cheers! Webb

Hi There, Now that I have a Schofield with these markings, I have become more interested in learning about them. While looking at other revolvers for sale, I saw this piece of information: "The Schofield's can be found with two distinct markings. H&G marked the right side of barrel with...

Hi There, At the same auction, I purchased a 2nd model Schofield that has had its barrel shortened to 5-1/16" and has the "W.F. & CO'S. EX." stamp. As you can see, it has been re-blued and the stocks have been sanded enough to remove the cartouche. I bought it because it looked so nice. I...

Hi There, As the title says, I recently received a early 1st. Model No. 3 and I would like to share it with you. This one is a Veteran of the Indian Wars period of the great wes- tern expansion. According to the Factory letter, this one was originally a blue one but now sports a nice nickel...

Hi There, Well, Another .32 CF SA has come into my collection. It is in its wooden case and has some features I find interesting. I initially bought it because it is the first one I have found that doesn't have the "V" patent dates on the top strap over the cylinder. There seems to be poor...

Hi There, I just received the following S&W .32 CF SA. I'm not sure if the box is correct. One thing in the box was a small sheet showing how ammo for these revolvers should be made. Cheers! Webb

Hi There, I am looking into when the "V" shapes patent dates were used on the top-strap over the cylinder. The SCS&W says that "More than 1,000 of the first guns did not have the patent markings." in The Smith & Wesson 1857 to 1954 (A handbook for Collectors), it states that these patent dates...

Hi There, I was reading a book and there was a reprint of a Smith and Wesson add from 1880's and there was something in it that made me sit-up and take notice. I underlined the line that was of interest. See Pic. Cheers! Webb

Hi There, I was rereading through the Charles Pate book: Smith & Wesson American Model in U.S. and Foreign Service, and I noticed on page 281 a diagram that purport to show the 1st and 2nd model barrel hinge screws (not drawn to scale). If one looks closely at the three piece 2nd model...

Hi There, Well, this same early No. 3 always acted anemic when it came to the return of the extractor after extraction. Almost always, I would have to help it by pushing down with my finger. Initially, I wasn't sure what the problem was but after collecting a couple more no. 3's, I can see...

Hi There, I have an relatively early Number 3 American and I was making a new extractor return spring for it and I was intrigued by something I read in regards to the early cylinder retainer and barrel catch. In the Neal and Jinks book: Smith & Wesson 1857 - 1945 A Handbook for Collectors...

Hi There, I just received a beat-up Old Model (a.k.a. Second Model) Russian and the front sight was made from a Seated Liberty quarter. I have seen other #3's with front sights made from coins and I was curious about what others have seen. Plus, I thought it would be a fun topic to discuss...

Hi There, I recently acquired a No. 3 DA First Model "Frontier." It is a 5 inch in nickel. The serial number has a star at the end but I didn't find any date on the grip straps under the grips. The barrel and cylinder are serial numbered to the frame but the latch doesn't have any number...

Hi There, I was looking at a New Model #3 Target 32-44 and the auction house lists this as a C&R. I was under the impression that ALL NM#3's were considered Antique and when I pointed this out, they responded: "Correct, all New Model No. 3 revolvers are antique, with the exception of these...

Hi There, A new member here wanted to purchase a latch spring from me for his engraved No. 3 American. The problem is he lives in Canada and I've been trying to figure out the shipping. The prices I get from shipping calculators are crazy high. For ex- ample, the cheapest price for USPS...