Fourth model straight line target

[444 Magnum]

Even a "blind hog" as they say... I ran across this at a local auction and was able to acquire it.
Fourth Model Straight Line Target Single Shot
My book says 1,870 made from 1925-1936. This ones 1,729 so it must be towards the end.
Great condition with just a few small blemishes. I cleaned up the grip screw on the left side after I viewed these pictures. It was only surface rust. This pistol was only lightly used and well maintained.
I'm happy to have stumbled upon this one.

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,

Extremely nice example! Its really sweeet looking! I don't
know much about the Straightline but others here do. So,
enjoy your "truffle."

Cheers!
Webb

 

[mmaher94087]

And the screwdriver is correct! Nice one.

 

[KS_kframe]

wow.. the memories this brings back. back when my dad was collecting, he had a couple straightlines. I was a young teen and so wanted to shoot one of them, begged multiple times, and he declined. glad he bought a used 46 for me to shoot instead.

 

[huthike]

Beautiful gun - a fine example! Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

It's in an early case. You can tell by the two bolsters holding the insert in place. The case and tools were made by Stanley. The cloth is pool cloth material. You should letter it.

 

[444 Magnum]

It's in an early case. You can tell by the two bolsters holding the insert in place. The case and tools were made by Stanley. The cloth is pool cloth material. You should letter it.

Thank you, Don. I'll get on it.

 

[Housepuss]

What a beautiful gun. I've got one that shipped 5-1-29, S# 1132. Went to a hardware store and sold to them for a whopping $20.85
Mine is not as nice as yours but it has the same kind of box and interior. They are a lot of fun to shoot. When I take mine to the range
I routinely get reminded to remove the magazine, when it's time for everyone to secure their weapons and retrieve their targets.

Have fun with it.

 

[Retired W4]

Nice Straight Line. That Stanley metal box and tools are worth big bucks. I have 1356.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Ernie Rice and I discovered the Stanley connection when he bought a case without the insert. On the hinge we saw the Stanley logo.

 

[444 Magnum]

Ernie Rice and I discovered the Stanley connection when he bought a case without the insert. On the hinge we saw the Stanley logo.

Great information, Don.
As always, the wealth of knowledge and generosity of those who have it on this forum continues to impress.

 

[Retired W4]

I have always thought the Straight Line was a very complicated design, especially for Smith & Wesson. Complicated but beautiful at the same time.

 

[444 Magnum]

I have always thought the Straight Line was a very complicated design...Complicated but beautiful at the same time.

Definitely some fine machining.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I have always thought the Straight Line was a very complicated design, especially for Smith & Wesson. Complicated but beautiful at the same time.

Apparently you don't give Smith & Wesson much credit!

 

[Retired W4]

Apparently you don't give Smith & Wesson much credit!

Oh but I do Don. I'm just trying to figuring what all this stuff does.

 

[Retired W4]

I found it Steve. No need to email.

 

[444 Magnum]

Oh but I do Don. I'm just trying to figuring what all this stuff does.

Yeah, I won't be stripping it down any time soon.
Do you have a corresponding list of parts for each letter/number?

 

[Retired W4]

Yeah, I won't be stripping it down any time soon.
Do you have a corresponding list of parts for each letter/number?

I can't find the other page, so I guess the answer is no...for now One of these days I'm going to get organized.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

This is from one of my Spanish market catalogs

 

[Hal H.]

Even a "blind hog" as they say... I ran across this at a local auction and was able to acquire it.
Fourth Model Straight Line Target Single Shot
My book says 1,870 made from 1925-1936. This ones 1,729 so it must be towards the end.
Great condition with just a few small blemishes. I cleaned up the grip screw on the left side after I viewed these pictures. It was only surface rust. This pistol was only lightly used and well maintained.
I'm happy to have stumbled upon this one.

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This is a beautiful acquisition. I’ve never seen one for sale and I probably couldn’t afford it in any case, but I can dream. Thanks for posting these pics.