An Interesting Find

[Captain O]

Where are H&R and IJ today? Did you ever think of working for S&W in Marketing?

H&R is still alive and well. Firearms are sill being produced under the New England Firearms brand as a part of Marlin. Their Handi-Rifle is a darned fine value for the money.

 

[Tom K]

Conversions to .22 rimfire are almost always interesting.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...ple-lock-sn-2747-chambered-22-long-rifle.html

Not my gun, but I wish it was.

These however, are my guns. From post #39 in the same thread as above:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...47-chambered-22-long-rifle.html#post136776722

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/72265-model-10-chambered-22lr.html

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/217300-tulsa-gun-show-haul-nov-2011-a.html

Fun, don't you think?

 

[tug700]

A fine example of a great mind making something useful out of nothing. The smith was extremely talented and insightful. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mtu164]

I for one would give more than $150.00 for it in a flash. Beautiful work and a very lucky find.

 

[mnrivrat]

I can see the appeal of this gun and the creative thought that went into it.
I have not figured out how to post pictures on this forum yet so will have to simply reflect on a S&W American I have. It was converted to .38 Special, the ejection system was modified to a spring loaded push rod under the barrel. Other modifications has this gun in a condition that I don't think there is a single part that was left alone . But it is an interesting piece that I paid very little for and shows a person how creative old time gunsmithing could get to keep a gun in a state in witch it could still be useful.

 

[RobertJ.]

My first S&W was a "Lemon Squeezer", and it didn't get the respect it deserved. It was my tackle box gun when I lived in Idaho, and traded off years ago.

I've had a thing for them since, though, and that's a nice looking gun!