Don't you just hate it when holster wear and a turn line ruins a good five screw

[bushmaster1313]

Wouldn't have this 1955 or so 5" any other way:

 

[Modified]

No. I don't hate that. In fact I love it!

Here's my 1960 with a little more wear then yours, I wouldn't trade it for... well I'd trade it for a Registered Magnum, but not for any gun made after 1964.

 

[RKmesa]

You must be talking about the HPHES and ECL Treatment...

"Holster Polished High Edge Silver " finish ("HPHES finish" for short), "Engraved Cylinder Line" ("ECL" for short), and "Case Stamped Recoil Shield" ("CSRS" for short) are three of the the most iconic S&W treatments available. These treatments were NOT a factory option, but only available through aftermarket specialists who took many years and thousands of rounds before they were satisfied that a specific gun had received these master treatments. These guns are difficult to find and when you do find them snap them up, as they quickly become The Gun that is always in your range bag or on your hip. BTW these treatments are not only available on 5-screw guns, but can be had on any vintage blued S&W... Here are a few of my guns that have received the HPHES, ECL and CSRS treatments:

Pre-war Outdoorsman (with the original HPHES treatment holster):



(notice the nice two-tone extractor rod and silver screw heads - a very nice custom addition to the HPHES treatment)

Four-screw Highway Patrolman:



Five Screw .357 Mag (with a few other custom treatments):







A 1960's 6.5" 27-2:

 

[arjay]

It's just an old 22,but I like it

 

[bushmaster1313]

That four screw is damaged beyond repair.

 

[rburg]

The part I like best is the dramatic price reduction all that wear and tear causes. I agree that some fools consider a turn line of some muzzle polish a killer and price the gun at maybe half as much as one without it. But these days its rare to find a great gun at a reasonable price. But the "experienced" guns are around at good prices. They fit in with my shabby collection of other misfits and never do wells. I consider it my civic duty to provide a home to guns you other guys don't want.

 

[Aircrewman]

Yeah, I hate it too! Just can't hardly stand it when the turn line and some polished blue is turned silver indicating a well functioning and carefully used revolver.... Just can't take it....

 

[gmborkovic]

"shabby" and "experienced" I like a lot. That is the majority of my safe.

 

[Smith357]

No, don't hate it at all. In fact I prefer guns with a bit of character.

 

[Mblhopo]

Nothing beats a nice old collectable with character that's been taken care of, They just sort of speak to ya!!....ya know what I mean?.........................M*

 

[okiegtrider]

I sure like this. A lot.

 

[625-7]

Probably spent it's life shooting at soup cans and homemade cereal box targets instead of in a properly ventilated, automated, indoor range full of fashionable mineral water drinking,plastic semi auto wielding, political correct yuppies as should be !

 

[G.T. Smith]

Oh yeah, I really hate it

I've carried this gun for years and it just keeps looking better and better. I only have one gun that doesn't look like it's been carried much because it is new.
Peace,
Gordon

 

[retiredbadge8091]

Old guns should look like they've been around and got it done. Safe queens are more like vampires that never see the light of day and are kind of soulless to me. I admit I like admiring them and am in awe that a gun that old can be in such pristine condition but I don't think I'll ever pursue that type of gun. I need to be able to shoot and enjoy my collection.

Note: This is my 28-2 twin to my Pre 28 Highway Patrolman 5 screw, but you get the idea.

 

[OLDSTER]

Wear and tear

Those revolvers look terrible ! I'd dump them before any other revolver owners see them The only thing I'd be caught with out in public is a pristine example like this

 

[bushmaster1313]

Some use their revolvers for show

Some revolvers show their use

 

[tcon]

Pitiful. Good candidates for 200 grit sandpaper and a couple coats of Krylon.

 

[bgrafsr]

"shabby" and "experienced" I like a lot. That is the majority of my safe.

Kind of like a lot of us around here?

 

[Old Corp]

Most of mine are in similar shape, which bothers me none.
This is my M27-2 5" c.1965 gun. I hunted with it last season, (never got a shot), and on the walk back to my parked truck, took a couple of pics of it.

 

[Prestonj12]

Shame on all of you for using these tools for what they were intended. Tsk, tsk.


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