Did S&W ever make a 38-40 revolver
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I believe they made a 5" adjustable sighted N frame in .38-40 back in the '80's. Small special run.
Yes, but darn few.
Up until last week I knew of none that would fall into the 1980 to the present catagory, only that they made a very few 1st and 2nd model N frames in .38-40 WCF. Last week someone posted that they found in a pawn shop and bought a 5" full lug pre-dash 610 in .38-40. That just goes to show that you can't say S&W didn't make something, at least not with confidence. I still have my eye out for that .38-40 tripple lock registered magnum, but don't hold your breath waiting for me to post pictures. For better info on 1st, 2nd and possibly 3rd model N frame .38-40s try starting a thread in the 1896-1960 catagory.
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Gil
Up until last week I knew of none that would fall into the 1980 to the present catagory, only that they made a very few 1st and 2nd model N frames in .38-40 WCF. Last week someone posted that they found in a pawn shop and bought a 5" full lug pre-dash 610 in .38-40. That just goes to show that you can't say S&W didn't make something, at least not with confidence. I still have my eye out for that .38-40 tripple lock registered magnum, but don't hold your breath waiting for me to post pictures. For better info on 1st, 2nd and possibly 3rd model N frame .38-40s try starting a thread in the 1896-1960 catagory.
Best Regards,
Gil
Alk8944
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Since the question didn't say N Frame or 1980 - let's not forget there were New Model #3 Double Actions chambered for .38 WCF, one of the rarest S&W models there is.
I don't think S&W ever offered a 610 chambered in .38-40. It would be easy enough for any competent gunsmith to re-chamber a 610 to .38-40, and I've even considered having a cylinder chambered for it myself....
Mark
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Mark,
That was my 1st thought also and I've also considered having an extra cylinder in .38-40 WCF for my 610 but the rear ends 10mm cylinders are too short and a 610 frame's cylinder stop stud would allow a .38-40 cylinder to flop back and forth on the yoke with the cylinder open. Also the only stainless cylinders I can think of that could be reamed out to .38-40 are cylinders from 1989 vintage 627s and they would probably be hard to find. Ross3913's 610 .38-40 has a .44 spl. length cylinder. I certainly don't know if it is a conversion but it looks right. I don't know how to put a link to the tread here but the full thread title is: 610 in .38-40 (updated with a pic) .
Smith & Wesson 38-40
Hi Fellas, and a Merry X-Mas.
I do not know if this is of interest, but here's some pics of my S&W DA in 38-40, one of only 276 made...
Bw
Seb
Hi Fellas, and a Merry X-Mas.
I do not know if this is of interest, but here's some pics of my S&W DA in 38-40, one of only 276 made...
Bw
Seb
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mkk41
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Those N-frames made during the 80s were the Model 544 and chambered in 44-40 WCF. The bulk of them were an engraved and gold filled commemorative for Texas Wagon Train , but , IIRC , they made 200 or so plain-jane guns with overrun parts.
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Smith&Wesson has made several different revolvers chambered for the 38-40 caliber bullet. As I have one myself, although mine was made in the 1800's. They have also made a few rifles that fire the same bullet, although I've never seen those in person.
Smith&Wesson has made several different revolvers chambered for the 38-40 caliber bullet. As I have one myself, although mine was made in the 1800's. They have also made a few rifles that fire the same bullet, although I've never seen those in person.
S&WIowegan
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I guarantee you that any modern Model 610 chambered for .38-40 WCF is a conversion. We just don't know who did it yet...possibly Dave Clements who has done a lot of caliber conversions. I have a Model 28 that was converted to .38-40 that I suspect he did but it's not marked by any gunsmith.
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