Centennial thread
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Here's one from 1953
Mike, how long did they use the "helpful hints" brochure in the boxes, or do you know?
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Also note that that Pre42 has the fourth sideplate screw with the micro 5th "Bug Screw" ..Very Cool..
I had that Helpfull Hints on my hard drive but lost it when the machine crashed.. Neat little extra..
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I had that Helpfull Hints on my hard drive but lost it when the machine crashed.. Neat little extra..
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My only Centennial, 442 no-dash
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Here's a couple pictures of the Helpful Hints, I think they were used until the
model numbered pamphlets came out in 59 or 60?
model numbered pamphlets came out in 59 or 60?
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Gotta love the Centennial design 
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My 640-1
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i love centennials, too! how have i missed this thread 'til now?! here is a '64 vintage 40:
a '74 vintage 42:
a '93 vintage 640:
and a 2001 vintage 340pd:
a '74 vintage 42:
a '93 vintage 640:
and a 2001 vintage 340pd:
Engine49guy
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My only Centennial but its a first year 4 screw.
Had another but parlet'd it into a K22.
Had another but parlet'd it into a K22.
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jframe
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I can't believe this thread is still going. Makes me feel kinda bad; traded away that nickel Centennial some time back; got a 642-1 now with all forged parts and no lock, but I miss that sweet Model 40 in a way.
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My one and only Centennial
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Centennials
I agree. To me, the Centennial is the quintessential carry gun.
"Old School"
"New School"
"Vocational School"
"Beauty College?"
I agree. To me, the Centennial is the quintessential carry gun.
"Old School"
"New School"
"Vocational School"
"Beauty College?"
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My ugly duckling w/ Ti cylinder replaced with SS.
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I just got my first one from Cabelas. $320 otd. I almost strained my wrist getting my wallet out. Used, no box but the trigger stages perfectly.
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Here's a couple,
That's sweet! The blued trigger is interesting. I don't think I've noticed any before.
Oh, BlackSky's is too.
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BlackSky, very nice 432. I was about to ask which model that was and then it came to me. Very clever.
I'm resurrecting this thread with a comment and question- I personally really admire the S&W Centennial! I carried a 342Ti as a BUG for a good portion of my LE career and recently added a 1953 "pre" Model 40 and a 1966 Model 40 to my Centennial collection.
Is there a source or reference which lists each and every "Centennial" model S&W ever produced? To start with and include the "pre" 40 and 42 up to today's offerings…
Is there a source or reference which lists each and every "Centennial" model S&W ever produced? To start with and include the "pre" 40 and 42 up to today's offerings…
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I've had many J-frame snubnose guns in the last fifty+ years, but for reasons unknown, never a Model 40. It may be a moot point for some, but a revolver with a grip safety would seem to be the safest revolver ever made, assuming the grip safety is reliable.
I just quickly went through the SCSW 4th. and I'm counting at least three dozen known variations of the Centennial including regular production, prototypes and PC versions. Incredible…
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I've posted this before but It's too good to not brag on now that this thread resurfaced.
642-1 Galco Horsehide holster and KaBar Dozier folder
642-1 Galco Horsehide holster and KaBar Dozier folder
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