FINALLY...A Model 28-2 Smolt Franken Gun

[BubbaBlades]

Smolt's Cousin

I have previously posted pictures of my 3" and 6" Smolts. Both of these guns are built on Model 19 frames. This Cougar may be closer to the size and weight of an N frame S&W.

Enjoy your new Smolt. It looks like a lot of thought went into making a one of a kind gun.

Mark

 

[oink]

I always thought they were called Smithons. Looks nice though. I'm sure it's too rich for me.

 

[D1911]

My main concern was how the barrel rib and top strap will mesh. From a purely aesthetic position, having a step between the barrel and the top strap would drive me nuts; SMOLTS that use a K frame seem to have a much cleaner transition. I am curious as to how an L frame would work in that regard. A 686 and 2.5" or 4" stainless python barrel would be sweet, provided there was no step between the barrel and top strap. I also didn't know about needing to sleeve the frame to accept the smaller barrel shank, wonder if that applies to the L frame as well. hmmm

I've had a number of Smolts built over the years, mainly on K-frames and one L-Frame. The gap between the rear sight and the rib is easy to address on the K/L frames, especially if using an earlier (old style sight) short barreled gun, as the rear sight base extends to the end of the frame and makes a seamless transition from the sight to the barrel rib. I had my local smith build a Smolt on a 686-4, which has the newer rear sight that is rounded at the end. Since that sight couldn't simply be replaced with an older sight from a short barreled gun, he milled the sight track in the frame (to remove the round channel) and welded an extension on the sight base to meet the barrel rib. It turned out nice. For N-frame Smolts, he machines a bushing for the frame/barrel to make up for the difference in the Python barrel shank and the frame. Works flawlessly. L-frames don't require anything special other than rethreading the barrel shank.

I also like the Couger (Ruger Security-Six/Python barrel). The Ruger frame is tough, the action can easily be smoothed and the balance with the Python barrel is excellent. And the barrel rib/frame junction is perfect.

 

[swagmeister]

All very beautiful guns.

 

[scout II]

That is a very good looking gun. The green and black look tough, and add the maple grips makes it perfect. I wonder if the green and black is a thing now. There is a 38/44 for sale right now on GB with the same coloring.
1956 Smith Wesson Pre 20 38/44 HD Birdsong - Curios & Relics at GunBroker.com : 798056856

 

[The_Truth]

Green black and birdseye maple looks awesome!

 

[Jersey Doug]

Probably something obvious I missed but,, why was it machined for "half moon clips"?

 

[RKmesa]

adding one more to the mix... I think this was the gun that inspired you and I picked it up from Kris a few years ago...









Great guns.

 

[410bore]

Very nice Richard, yes that's the one I did really like the look of those stocks on it - funny they just happened to come in, in a lot of grips I bought on GB right after I bought that gun. They were nice and period for the 28 sn range so they stayed (and they look GOOD). But, IF I was going to keep the gun long term, I was going to have Mr. Culina, or another maker, cobble up some S&W style target stocks but with Colt medallions to sort of get to a "1/2 and 1/2" grip concoction as well

 

[S&WIowegan]

Odd Smolt-Smython

I bought this on internet auction. It is built on a Model 19-3 round butt frame SN 8K81206 circa 1975. At the time the round butt frame was used for the 2 1/2" snubby and the ejector rod was the normal short one. One of our Forum members and SWCA member offered to swap me into a normal K-frame rod which we did successfully. Much better brass pusher. The frame still has the barrel pins which have some dings from removal. Cylinder is recessed. Hammer is standard checkered and trigger is smooth 3/8"; both are case-color.

Now the barrel. It has all the proper dimensions of a Python BUT, there are no markings of any sort on it. The length mics out to 4.186". Front sight is standard Colt black ramp with two pins. The barrel rib may have been machined(filed) down to slope to meet the top strap and rear sight. The barrel rib is still a wee bit proud off the top strap.

I imagine the barrel was bought direct from Colt w/o markings. Colt surely was aware of the barrel swapping. Anyone else have one with no markings?

 

[BAM-BAM]

I've had a number of Smolts built over the years, mainly on K-frames ...........]

Be still my heart!!!!!!!! Makes me

All that needs is a set of Spegel checkered Boot Grips!!!!!