.38/44 Outdoorsman- Updated files-HELP !

[H Richard]

Just acquired yesterday, 38/44 Outdoorsman, 6 1/2" barrel, Blue, Matching numbered diamond center magna's, S/N S 146272. Shipped Jan. 57 according to Roy. (Shoots great!) Pictures when I get it cleaned up.

Here's a couple of quick photo's, it cleaned up pretty nice, just a few little handling marks and muzzle wear.

 

[S&W HE]

Jerry,

You can add 42296 to your list.

 

[Davwingman]

I recently acquired # S85846...

 

[H Richard]

Nice one, Looks hardly handled!

 

[DCWilson]

Don't know if you have my scratched up one, a pre war, 43454, customized by most likely the original owner. The seller to me didn't do it, and he was the 3rd owner.

That gun brings a smile to my face every time I see it. Until I saw the pictures I never knew that there was an art form you could call "folk engraving." It's a fine gun as an Outdoorsman, and an interesting one because of the original owner's contributions to its appearance. I love it!

 

[USMC0802]

Revolver on the left is transitional model, S69200, revolver on the right is S92624 (yes, I know the grips are wrong - I'm working on it).

Thanks to Bill, I know that S69200 is a Missouri Highway Patrol piece, which is where I live/bought it.

According to what I was told by the previous owner of S92624, he acquired it from a former security guard at NORAD. Plausible since the wear from six cartridge heads on the recoil shield seems to indicate it spent many years in a moving holster...

 

[Blindpew]

I have had 38/44 Outdoorsman #42921 for several years. This revolver has un-numbered Magna Grips and has not been rechambered . Don't know any history on the gun other than it spent some time in a holster. Currently saving up for a factory letter.

 

[rhetlaw]

Jerry,
I don't believe I ever gave you my 38l44 serial number.
Mine is a Transitional, serial number S 65222.
Thanks for your effort in this matter.
Rhett

 

[turnerriver]

I may have sent this before-Outdoorsman s/n 41964.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[Iggy]

I think I sent this one to you

44217

 

[AirCommando]

That gun brings a smile to my face every time I see it. Until I saw the pictures I never knew that there was an art form you could call "folk engraving." It's a fine gun as an Outdoorsman, and an interesting one because of the original owner's contributions to its appearance. I love it!

Thank you, sir! I may have to send you a PM.

 

[ArkieVol]

38/44's

Here are a couple. Can't remember if I posted them earlier...humph, I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning!

Pre-war shipped 1939: S# 57693

Post war 1953: S# S 97365

 

[gjamison]

ser#55537 pre war 38/44 OD

ser#41800 & ser#40749 pre war 38/44 OD

i also have 3 post war 38/44 OD's
ser#S78443
ser#S146431
ser#S146965

 

[dopplebok]

Jerry, I have post 1950 #93552 Guestimate date of 1953. Thanks for all your efforts.

Mark

 

[dopplebok]

My mistake, make that post 1950 # S93552. Sorry.

Mark

 

[Dave from Pa]

Pre War Outdoorsman,just purchased.Have not requested a letter or ship date yet.Serial number was sent in a pm.

 

[ringo1597]

Outdoorsman

I have a couple to add to your file.

Pre War 54317

Post War S104894

Larry R. #2494

 

[GLL]

Many thanks to all who continue to help with serial numbers and photos !
I am slowly adding much of the information to the SWCA DATABASE once I get shipping dates from Roy.

Even though over 4,750 Pre-War .38/44 Outdoorsman were produced we only have the confirmed existence of about 250 !

Best Regards,

Jerry Lewis "GLL"

 

[Hansli]

Post war S122955. I have a post war HD (S77695) to keep it company. Beautiful machinery, both.

 

[LEOLT]

Pre-War 38/44 Outdoorsman

I am new and saw this thread and will offer my number of #44401 blue, 6 1/2 McGivern bead long action. I hope I am in the right place!