If you were starting a Smith Collection what would be your first 10 guns..

[bigl1911]

Have a good friend on the Colt side starting a very focused Smith Collection. What would be your first 10 gun if money was not a concern. This is not about expensive guns - it is about representing the best of Smith and Wesson or those gun that should be in the hand of a Smith Collector.

I have my list but would appreciate your feedback first…

Thanks BigL

 

[Donna K]

10 model 18's?

 

[SW MP15]

Anything pre-lock snub nose. 3" or less barrels with round butts.

 

[petepeterson]

Are you talking about things that are relatively obtainable? It's a pretty broad question.

 

[H Richard]

"MY" first 10 guns would be Mod 1 1/2 Old model and 1 1/2 New Model's, then .32 Safety Hammerless, one of each issue and nickle as well as blue. But I doubt if that would be very many peoples first 10 choices. It is a wide open question, as "What are HIS preferences?" Collecting is a personal choice of what you like, not what everyone else likes. I have a friend that collects H&R revolvers, and has an extensive collection. Definitely not my preference. To each his own.

 

[bigl1911]

Are you talking about things that are relatively obtainable? It's a pretty broad question.

Your personal 10 first choices...

 

[shotgun693]

I'd want a variety of #3. An early Double Action. A .45 Schofield. That would be a decent start.

 

[bigl1911]

"MY" first 10 guns would be Mod 1 1/2 Old model and 1 1/2 New Model's, then .32 Safety Hammerless, one of each issue and nickle as well as blue. But I doubt if that would be very many peoples first 10 choices. It is a wide open question, as "What are HIS preferences?" Collecting is a personal choice of what you like, not what everyone else likes. I have a friend that collects H&R revolvers, and has an extensive collection. Definitely not my preference. To each his own.

One thing I learned recently being a relatively new collector is our tastes change over time. However, the important ones are important even if we miss them. In this case my friend is a very smart and developed Colt collector who feels I can provide a level of trusted guidance. Truth is there are no mistakes buying the right stuff even if it is not a personal preference (ergo a Reg Meg with a cert matching box and tools 99% - hard to go wrong there). I was trying no to post a personal list until we have a few more ideas but heck here are a couple:

1. K22 Outdoorsman early first year if possible Complete 99%
2. K32 - First Model if possible Pre-War
3. Model 19 3" or any model 19 K frame of choice
4 Model 22 1950
5. Baby Chief
5 Model 11-4
6 Triple Lock
7 Reg Mag
8 Pre 27
9 Perfected
10. pre 29 with case

This is just off the top of my head and I am missing all kinds of good stuff not withstanding some of the other suggestions are terrific… I think the interesting question now is can it be done with 10 examples? Is it better to focus on say n frames or K frames looking at 10 guns? Do you add an engraved gun factory? Which one in nickel? All blue? Richard - there is no correct answer is the point. The question is intended as a personal perspective hopefully from more people to come… Thanks everyone… Very helpful..

 

[tlmetesh]

Well, considering that I *AM* starting a Smith collection, the goal for now is simply to get to 10 guns!

 

[cmort666]

• Model 10
• Model 27-2
• Model 29-2
• Model 25-2
• Model 36
• Model 41
• Model 52-2
• Model 39
• Model 586
• Model 13 (3")

 

[walter o]

Model 1, mod.1 1/2 old ,1 1/2 new mod .mod 2 S.A.38s&w,D.A.first mod
32/22 hft. mod 29-2.mod 19 -2or3,mod 10 snub.mod 32 ,32cal. hand ejector ,mod.1917,regulation police 32 cal.,
mod 30,mod 31 ,mod .686,
guess I went over board but you can't stop

 

[rusty37874]

Might want to consider a Model 45 M&P in .22LR

 

[rwsmith]

Well thank you.

Everybody asks for favorites and I can't do that.

686 6",3"

Model 10, 4"

Model 29 6"

Model 66

Model 60 3"

Model 442

Shield

M&P 15r

Model 5606, 5943, What is the 3rd gen compact 9?

Model 27

I kept it down to 10 by having some models in 2 barrel lengths

 

[OLDSTER]

Ten Models K38/15 Combat Masterpiece. 1949 K-38 thru Model 15-8

 

[arjay]

A 29-1 and a pre -27 transitional come to mind.

 

[LTC]

I'll have a go at it.

M14
M17
M18
M19
M25-2
M25-5
M29
1917
M41
4506-1

That was pretty much my shopping list when I started.

LTC

 

[DGT]

10 Registered Magnums

 

[wbraswell]

44 Magnum 6.5" barrel, Triple Lock,
38/44 Heavy Duty, .44 M&P,
.22 Outdoorsman, a .44 #3 Russian,
Early Model 60, a Nickel .32 HE Target,
.357 Magnum, Early .38 spec. HE.
Hmmm, that'll do for a start.

 

[bigl1911]

10 Registered Magnums

Good call!!!

 

[inspcalahan]

In no particular order:

686+ 4" Mountain Gun .357Mag
49 .38spl
625 PC .45ACP
M10 2" .38spl
460PC 6.5" .460/.454/.45LC
649 .38spl
622 .22lr
4506 .45ACP
3913 9mm
17 6" .22lr

Whew - made it. I guess I own 10 S&Ws. (unless there's something holding up a shelf in the back corner of the safe I forgot about...) My collection isn't so much a collection, as it's an accumulation. Some were for work purposes, some hunting, some just because.

I know - not what you were looking for, but it got me thinking about my own guns. Certainly not a collection for money, but it's been a great collection for memories.