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What was too big?
What was too big?
Is this a K frame S&W with a Colt barrel? These were seen on ocassion in the '70s and '80s. Hadn't seen one in person for quite a while.
A friends dad used to have a 1917 with a section of finned Thompson barrel screwed onto it. Looked kinda like a big ray gun. He would pull it out on the line at Camp Perry once in a while and handle it, just to try and break the other shooters concentration a little. Don't tell anyone I mentioned his trick though ;-)
29aholic
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We used to call them Smythons...hope you get the pics to work
BubbaBlades
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55.2; until you can get your pictures posted, I am providing you with pictures of my 6" and 3" Smythons. Your Smolt should look very similar.
Mark
Landpimp
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my Smolt nickel 19-3, nickel Python 6" barrel....love the darn thing
reubjames
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Why was this done in the first place? Do Colt Pythons barrels have significantly better accuracy or was it a cosmetic thing?
Crazy K38
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well I will say they look good and if they shoot good good deal
Landpimp
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"supposedly" better asccuracy, but I think the main reason was the full lug barrel...........see these were made before the 686/586 was introduced
Vulcan Bob
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It's always fun to get aholt of a Smolt! Sound's like a nice one, definitly pic's are needed!
I still have a couple of Smolts; the 4" built on an older Model 15 and the 6" built on a 66. Alas, I sold the older 27 Smolt. Not smart. Years ago, I was told by the guys at Bill Davis that the Python barrels had a bit tighter bore and faster twist. Combined with a tuned S&W action, you have pure revolver heaven.
BananaDoc
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Are these still being made?
If so; by whom?
It's funny, I have just returned to the sport after YEARS away... I have always admired the Python but have always ADORED my 19. I have smaller hands and it always just fit perfectly. Still does. 20 years away from the range and after 50 rounds t felt like I had been there last week.
This concept is very intriguing!
If so; by whom?
It's funny, I have just returned to the sport after YEARS away... I have always admired the Python but have always ADORED my 19. I have smaller hands and it always just fit perfectly. Still does. 20 years away from the range and after 50 rounds t felt like I had been there last week.
This concept is very intriguing!
BananaDoc
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oooops...
didn't notice the name of the forum... guess these were all pre-1980.
On a side note, the ones that are left sure are pricey:
S&W Custom Model 19 Revolver : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
didn't notice the name of the forum... guess these were all pre-1980.
On a side note, the ones that are left sure are pricey:
S&W Custom Model 19 Revolver : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
Yikes that's pricey! If you're interested, Craig Maraviov in Woodland, CA still builds Smolts. I have to say though that the barrels are getting a bit tough (and expensive) to find.
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