Factory Pinto finish S&W .44 Target Model of 1950 (Pre-Model 24)

[rck281]

There were 17 Pintos in that shipment. 15 6 1/2" guns and 2 4"
Here are the pintos I owned a few years back and have since sold.

It's a very rare gun. The box would be a rarely seen wide maroon.

 

[ddixie884]

All I know about it is I like it and I am mildly jealous.........

 

[rbrbrb6]

I found that guns twin on GB several years ago and the factory letter stated it went to Rec Firearms as well and I think it was part of the same shipment. Mine came with aftermarket ivories but the letter stated it should have had the smooth rosewood grips as yours and a member happened to have a set they would let me buy. It now resides with another member here on the forum. I also had a set of Cokes I stuck on for the picture shown.

 

[45Wheelgun]

Pre-24 - Check
Pinto - Check
Red Post - Check
Cokes - Check

All of my buttons pushed - Check

My financial advisor is thrilled you found this before I did.

 

[kraynky]

I think it's great that we don't all love the same guns! Who knows where the prices would be, and it's crazy enough now! It's a S&W, and it's in great condition, but not for me. I would love to have a set of those Cokes someday. Congratulations on the find.

 

[bigl1911]

Interesting to see what we are willing to pay for a gun. I just bought one for George yesterday off GB. Not sure if I paid too much or if it was a bargain. There are those guns that are simply seen as, "Find another one". I will post some pictures when the 1905 arrives.

I found this closed sale of Smith and Wesson S&W .44 Target Model of 1950 (Pre-Model 24) Serial# S98115 on gunsinternational.com. The Seller, Salt Lake Collectibles (George Dye) told me the sell price was $9,250 and included a “...proper period box...”. Please see attached S&W authentication letter & pictures.

The S&W .44 Target Model of 1950 (Pre-Model 24) Serial# S99781 that I purchased yesterday does not include a box.

 

[boykinlp]

I found this pretty old thread:
Larry

Three 1950 44 Target Pintos (Pre-Model 24)

 

[El_Phantasmo]

I really like the Pinto look, but unfortunately I don't own one....yet.

 

[handejector]

Did you ever get a corrected letter on this gun?

 

[Say When!]

Hi Lee: Yes! I did. Thank you.