Granpas Guns

[JayCeeNC]

Thanks for sharing this piece of your family history.
That is a spectacular Registered Magnum. The 3.5" barrel is uncommon, and a nickeled gun is rare. A nickeled 3.5" barrel gun is very rare.
Regardless of the monetary value, its value as an heirloom is priceless.
This gun deserves a History Letter to verify its provenance. For $50 you can get one from Mr. Roy Jinks, the S&W Historian, here: Firearm History Request - Smith & Wesson

 

[beagleye]

Awesome!!!

I hope that pleases you and your descendants for many generations. It looks like a little careful shooting wouldn't bother it either. Obviously it's been well cared for but been around the block a time or two.

Best Regards

 

[bettis1]

Occasionally the stars just line up and they did for you in this case. Spectacularly desirable gun, and from your grandfather to boot. Can't wait to hear what the letter from the Historian says. Roy Jinks, the historian, loves these things too so be sure to give him all the details and include the photos in your letter request.

Congratulations.

Bob

 

[chud333]

Very Nice !!! And glad you got the pix figured out. We all love to
see the pictures of the "classics". Good for you and take care of
Grandpas gun. But don't be afraid to shoot it either. Man, a
nickeled reg. magnum. Don't get no better.


chuck

 

[Gidager]

Thank You all so much for all the facts and input on my grandfathers 357 Mag.He was with the Federal Govt.and this was his everyday weapon of choice.Im trying to put more of the story together with the help of my Dad.Looking forword to hanging out and learing more and talking guns. Chris

 

[gkitch]

If your grandfather bough this revolver new and was a pre-war FBI Agent then you do not have a gun you have a piece of history.

 

[gkitch]

The oldest living FBI Agent is Col Walter Walsh. He also carried a 3.5" 357 Magnum. He still has it too. These guns were veryclosely associated with the FBI.
The first 357 magnum was introduced in 1935. The very first one went to J. Edgar Hoover.

 

[bettis1]

Yep, Gidager, these things were very popular with the law. This pair has been seen here often before but since you are new here I'll post them again.

Nickel one went to a Kentucky Highway Patrol officer and blue one went to a Dallas police officer.

With your gun and these two you can see some of the variations in sights and hammers that were available.

Bob

 

[Cricker]

What a great family history and a very rare registered magnum. Thanks for sharing.

 

[A10]

Thank You all so much for all the facts and input on my grandfathers 357 Mag.He was with the Federal Govt.and this was his everyday weapon of choice.Im trying to put more of the story together with the help of my Dad.Looking forword to hanging out and learing more and talking guns. Chris

Wow! Let me add my congratulations! I for one am very interested in more information on your grandfather. Was he with the FBI or a different federal agency? Did he work here in the PNW? Any interesting cases he may have worked on (moonshining was pretty prevalent up here then)? Any WW2 service?

 

[Big Lou]

Now that's a gun!


If it could only talk!

 

[4-Screw]

Beautiful....thanks for sharing. Cherish it.

 

[cowboydave]

That is very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Dave

 

[Mickey D]

Very interesting and awesome thread.
Contratulations and hope to hear more about your grandfather's life.

 

[Stu Honea]

Gidager,you are living the dream,my friend.Never let those slip out of your hands,especially the RM.Congrats.

 

[august1410]

I just subscribed to this thread. This is an awesome and incredible story of a remarkable firearm.

 

[Old Seabee]

Reg Mag

Sorry for the late reply, but I have your guns brother Reg #2107 nickel 3 & 1/2 inch not as nice but mech ok . Congrats