Do You Still Own

[Black_Sheep]

I still have my first S&W, it's a model 645 that was purchased new...

 

[dave b]

Well, almost. My 1st S&W 8 3/8 mod 14 was stolen. I replaced it soon after with it's twin. I still have that one, 30 years later.

 

[Ga Johnny]

yep..........27-2 6in blue, bought it new in 1980-ish

 

[doublesharp]

Yep, mod 36 3" $100 in 1974.

 

[akviper]

My mom helped me buy a Model 18 at Warshall's in Seattle around 1967 or so. It's had a few hard miles but still shoots great.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Yes. In December of 1975 I purchased a Model 10 Heavy Barrel from an armored car guard who made deliveries to the bank where I was employed. I considered it to be a Christmas present to me.

 

[ShooterBob]

Sure do. A Model 14 K-38 purchased in 1959 while stationed in Bermuda at Kindley AFB. Many thousands of rounds thru it and still shoots as good as ever. I still have every S &W (about 15) I've ever bought. Can't bear the thought of getting rid of one. Last one is a 625 Mountain Gun just this past Monday. ShooterBob

 

[Cyrano]

Yes, a Model 41, bought around 1959. It has a 4 digit SN. Still have the box, papers, and most of the tools. Lost one of the screw-in barrrel weights. I have the aftermarket weights, but they're too heavy for me. Also got a device that cleans the leading out of the muzzle brake. It must have several thousand rounds through it; a few years ago I replaced most of the springs.

 

[2152hq]

First S&W was a post war 38-44 HD 5" Nickle used x-police gun for $45. Bought it in 1967. Back strap was factory roll marked T.T.P. 46
Best guess on the marking was Tonowanda Township Police (NY) though the factory letter only showed the Buffalo NY distributor it was shipped to.
I recall seeing 3 or 4 other identicle guns marked the same way back then,,different 'rack' numbers of course..

The letter is probably still around here somewhere but the gun is gone. Traded off around the early '90's for something else more appealing. So appealing that I can't recall what it was.

Used it when I worked for the S/O in the early 70's. We had to supply our own revolvers in 38sp (Colt or S&W, 4,5,or 6" Bbl) working in the lockup, court and prisoner transport. Heavy bugger! but it made qualifying easy.

 

[Brian41]

Sure do, a S&W Model 19 in 4 inch I bought mid 70's. It was a worn LEO gun and had it reblued and an action job done in OKC. I don't know how many 1000's of rounds throught it probally the most shot gun I've owned.
That's what started it all for me and my love for S&W revolvers.

I've only traded two S&W guns and both were unfired Anniversary guns I decided I didn't need. Ive traded or sold several other brands though but rarely.

 

[Snowbandit]

Nope...... The first was a very well worn model 28-2 that I traded (along with a bunch of cash) for a 29-2 at the height of the Dirty Harry craze. Still have the bright nickel 29 with 6.5 inch barrel and I'll probably never sell it. I couldn't get my money back out of it even today and it reminds me to not do stupid things. It hasn't been fired in years but I like looking at it and showing it off.

Bye the way....... the 28-2 was replaced with a brand new one that I still have. It doesn't get to be a safe queen either. It's next to me right now and the only time it's unloaded is for reloading and cleaning.

 

[Friedrich]

Yes, My 686-5. I could trade it a couple of times, but is has too much sentimental value ...

 

[bmhiii]

Yes, a 4" Model 28-2 complete with Pachs, gold colored lettering, hand painted rear and front sights. Still looks that way cause it's "original". I've purchased a few HPs since that are better examples....

 

[bamacisa]

Yes, In 1958 I bought a S&W model 10 Victory model for $29.95. It is stamped "US PROPERTY" The gun has been reblued and looks brand new. I put a set of new S&W grips on it to really make it look good. I was a freshman in college at the time. Some people would turn their noses at it, but it is special to me. BTW it has a 5 inch barrel and has a V series serial number. That same year, I bought a like new 1911A1 (Ithica) for $39.95. I still have both of them and they are not for sale.

 

[wbraswell]

Yes. It's a 25-2 that I bought at the Ft. Worth gun show in 1978. It was ANIB with the display case and all the accessories. I think I paid $325 for it. I knew when I picked it up and pulled the hammer back, it was going home with me.

 

[bishopm14]

Got mine. S&W 1911 that I bought early December 2004.

 

[joseph whitney]

Had a Model 28, six inch the first year they came out but it got the cylinder blown away by a handloader that didn't know when to stop.
He had filled the case with nine grains of bullseye. He said he thought he was using Unique. Remember the day like it was yesterday. Still have the hand problems to show for it. I never bought handloads from anyone again, but use to reload every day on my own. Never a problem in sixty years, Thank God!

 

[walnutred]

The first S&W I can REMEMBER buying was a nickle finish, 2" K frame. Which I purchased around 1980. I sold it because I didn't like the nickle plating, though now I wish I still had it.

 

[Lt JL]

Nope. It was a plain garden variety model 10 4" HB. when the dept issued me one, I sold the one I had and bought a 2" Dick Special. I do still have that.

 

[rags]

Sore subject! Actually no. The person that stole it from me does! I have his box, receipt, manual, papers, tools and original Goncolo Alves grips though!! It was the "first" with my own money. M586 6" Blue.

I replaced it with a M686 6" the next tax check I got. Still have that one!!

rags

 

[Knightrider03m]

Yes, my S&W Sigma. I know I'm still a youngster lol

 

[deanodog]

Nope not me....My model 30 in 32cal in the early 70s is long gone with many others that have come and gone.

 

[ScottyPotty]

Yes I still have my first S&W - it was also my first handgun. I bought it from a neighbor in 1995 for $200.00

I think it is a 1905 Model Hand Ejector 4th Change

 

[sigp220.45]

Nope. My first was a four inch Model 28, which I got while I was a freshman in high school, circa 1973. When I was a senior in college my roommate got married and I gave it to him as a wedding present. (It was pretty much my only possession of value, besides my 1971 Olds Cutlass)

So, Steve and Judy Guse, University of Illinois graduates, if you google yourself and see this I'd love to buy that shooter back at a great price to you. My email is in my profile.

And if my ex-mother in law sees this, I want the Cutlass back, too.

 

[Brian41]

Nope. My first was a four inch Model 28, which I got while I was a freshman in high school, circa 1973. When I was a senior in college my roommate got married and I gave it to him as a wedding present. (It was pretty much my only possession of value, besides my 1971 Olds Cutlass)

So, Steve and Judy Guse, University of Illinois graduates, if you google yourself and see this I'd love to buy that shooter back at a great price to you. My email is in my profile.

And if my ex-mother in law sees this, I want the Cutlass back, too.

Thats funnier than crap. I kept my S&W Model 19 but wish my ex-wife would give my 1970 Buick GS455 Stage I convertable back too.

 

[ASA335]

Yes. A Model 28 I gave to my Dad in 1973. He gave it back to me this year.

Peace,

 

[Gary]

My first S&W was a 4" Model 10 given to me by my then father-in-law in 1971 or 1972. He also gave me a loader and showed me how to reload. I am deeply indebted to this man, (long dead), for getting me started on a life long hobby. I traded the S&W and some money for a 6" Colt Trooper MKIII a year or so after I got it. I still regret the trade. The Trooper was a good gun that I used for a long time but it didn't have the memories that the S&W did.

 

[anoblefox]

My first handgun was a model 27 5 inch blue in 1973. We had just moved to a new neighborhood and were burglarized the second day. I had done some research and I thought it was Cooper who said a magnum cartridge benefits from a longer barrel. Went to a local shop and asked for a 5 inch model and he said yeah I think I have one. I gave a $50 deposit and came back 5 days later after payday. Just a simple register receipt, no background check or any other BS. Those really were the days!

 

[Raider]

Yes, my first Smith was a 4" Model 19 bought used but 99%. Second was a Model 36 bought new. I still have both.

Charlie

 

[kennyb]

my first smith was given to me on my 21st birthday...a model 10 snub...i gave it to my son on his 21st birthday...the first i bought was a 29-2 6.5"with wooden case etc.thankfully i still have it and it looks and shoots great!