I didn't think I liked humpbacks, but

[jsyodes]

when I went into my local LGS/range last week, in the used case there was a Model 38 no dash, which I had to see. Looked at it for a few minutes, and decided to buy it. A friend of mine who works there was going to buy it if I didn't. Here are a few pictures:






It is a flat latch, no dash, with matching number diamond magna grips and a six digit serial number, 3115xx. Most of the wear is on the backstrap, and I understand it was a BUG for a local police office. I figured they certainly weren't making any more, and for $323 out the door, I couldn't get hurt too bad. Fits right in with my other 'j''s.

 

[DWalt]

Probably from 1962-63 period. I think all were no-dash. I'd take it at that price.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Very nice!
Thanks for posting photos.

I hope to get a humpback someday.

 

[ginzo]

Nice find!

It's funny how most of our "J" frame stories start out with "in the used case there was" (fill in the blank).

I swear, they see us pull up in the parking lot, take it out of the safe, put it under the glass, and walk you right over to it! Do you ever notice, one of those gun mats are right near by?

 

[Rpg]

Congratulations!

You found the best pocket revolver ever made, IMHO.

The price is excellent: I'll buy all those at that price I could find!

 

[shouldazagged]

I'm a Centennial series man, but I surely would have been tempted by that one. Nice deal.

 

[MSgt G]

One of my favorites! A great find. Congratulations!

 

[jmace57]

What hump?

 

[DCWilson]

Fine specimen of a fine design family. Nice catch.

 

[Rick_A]

I came across a really nice no dash with the newer style latch in great shape, but had to have a magnum for that one.

 

[shil]

Marty Feldman's Eye-Gore is classic! So are the Humpbacks! I still have my Model 38! They are neat, aren't they?

 

[Engine49guy]

Very nice flat latch,
Those early Bodyguards have the neat "High Horns" that are much taller than the other J Magnas....

 

[STCM(SW)]

Only thing I will say besides a good buy is did you check that there was not a crack under the barrel on the frame.
One I got had just that.... Not a good thing.
It's gone and replaced with a M49.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

All original flat latch J Frame for $325??? Not around here....

 

[SuperMan]

Love Hummpies...my favorite .38 Snubbies....

I have two...a Michigan State Police 38 with stainless cylinder. The other is a 649 that has been rechambered and milled by TK Custom to also shoot 9mm and .38 Super in moon clips...







649...I think this is my favorite Snubbie of all time...





My friend carries a 649 Magnum...really nice gun...

Bob

 

[CH4]

Another member of the "not a fan of the humpback" club," but for the right price, I would own one. I am a proud member of the " leave it alone or bob the hammer" club.

 

[WCraven]

I didn't know it was Wednesday already..lol

 

[Engine 21]

I had a model 38 and let it go (Yeah, I'm an idiot). However found another one LNIB so someone is watching over me. I'm always on the look out for another humpie! I'll post pic's soon.

 

[okiegtrider]

Very nice find! Congrats! I have a Mod. 49 that I've had for many years. Love those humpback snubbies.

 

[oneminute]

This is my model 49. Carried everyday for a long time.


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