.38 DA and a Model 1

[DesmoEd]

Here are a couple of gems I picked up in the past 18 months

The .38 DA has a 6in barrel and tons of original blue remaining as well as a perfect set of grips. It dates to around 1904.

The Model 1 is the 3rd variation and retains almost all of its silver plating as well as a magnificent set of rosewood grips. Its a real splendid example of old world craftsmanship.

I'm extremely proud to own them both

Thanks, Ed

 

[mmaher94087]

"The Model 1 is the 3rd variation ". It's actually a First Model, Second Issue; and a very, very nice one. Congratulations. Mike $283.

 

[snubbyfan]

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

 

[DesmoEd]

"The Model 1 is the 3rd variation ". It's actually a First Model, Second Issue; and a very, very nice one. Congratulations. Mike $283.

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Haha, I like this place already

Thanks, I was going from memory and you forced me to drag out the books. Non-fluted cylinder and square grip was the giveaway.
Serial number dates it to 1864.

Thanks, Ed

 

[rayj101]

Hi DesmoEd, My Model 1, 2d issue is sn 74426. Would this place it near your model 1's 1864 date?

Thanks, Ray

 

[DesmoEd]

Hi DesmoEd, My Model 1, 2d issue is sn 74426. Would this place it near your model 1's 1864 date?

Thanks, Ray

Hi Ray,

My book info shows serial #59,000+ starting in 1865

 

[rayj101]

Thanks for the information!

 

[DWalt]

I have the same 6" .38 DA, except that mine is a little "bluer." Mine has about 95% of the original bright blue with a few traces of browning on the cylinder and backstrap. I still shoot it occasionally, but with oversize grips.

 

[H Richard]

Nice firearms! I have a 3 1/2" version of the 38 DA. Mine dates to 1893. It has just about the same amount of original finish left as yours does. I have never fired mine in the 7 years I have had it. I have only fires a couple of my oldies, one being a Model 1 1/2 (Center Fire) single action. (32 S&W) and it was remarkably accurate.

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