A "Snubbed" .44 Transitional

[red9]

A second .44 from the same seller as the 3.75" 2nd model w/King sights I previously posted. This one is a 3rd model transitional, shipped 8/46, cut to 4" with the original front sight modified and soldered back on. Probably can't call it a snub, since 4" was a factory option. Regardless, someone took a scarce gun and made it into a less desirable version of what he could have bought unaltered. I'd hate to letter it and find he started with a scarce(r) 6.5"
This one is also fitted with Hogue rosewoods, these being two-piece while the 2nd model has the Monogrip style. Both very attractive in my opinion.

Bob

 

[Venom6]

so, being less than a pristine, all original collectable means you can shoot it!

 

[Kansasgunner]

1947 shipped 38/44 Outdoorsman, converted to .44 Special with a 1950 44 barrel cut to 3.5”. I’ve posted this one before, built by the late John Gallagher. I love short barrel 44s. The OPs is very cool.

 

[quinn]

I'm beginning to think I really need a short tube 44 Special! Way cool, guys!

 

[stansdds]

Back in the day, when these were pretty commonly seen revolvers, no one thought twice about chopping down the barrels. I would say that one that has been altered is no longer a collector item, but if mechanically sound, would make for a good shooter.