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Can Roy Jinks letter guns this far back?
Just bought Model 1 1/2 first issue. Updated range results
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twaits, I have that gun also, and have found plenty of .32 rimfire for it.
If your's is as tight as you say it is, and the barrel in good condition, I wouldn't hesitate to shoot it once in awhile.
If your's is as tight as you say it is, and the barrel in good condition, I wouldn't hesitate to shoot it once in awhile.
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These are pricey but reloadable
Another option for .32 rimfire shooters:
Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.
Another option for .32 rimfire shooters:
Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.
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gunlovingirl
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I was told when I bought mine that Roy could letter it. I haven't tried yet though.
I also have some vintage .32 rf long and shorts. If you'd like to try a cylinder full, I would be willing to help you out. No charge. A lot cheaper than buying a whole box! Just PM me if you're interested.
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What's the difference between the Model 1 and Model 1 1/2? I am new to understanding pre-1900 Smiths.
A model One is a .22 RF Short. A model One and Half is a .32 RF, quite a bit more powerful at the time, and introduced just after the Civil War. The 1 1/2 was actually introduced after the number Two was. Some Number Two's were used in the Civil War. It was named the 1 1/2 as it was smaller than the Number Two.
This is a Number One, 2nd issue.
This is a Number One and a Half, 2nd Issue.
This is a Number One, 2nd issue.
This is a Number One and a Half, 2nd Issue.
mistergizmo
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I got a Jinks letter for the attached 1-1/2 about two years ago. Note the barrel length. Found this in the back of a bank safe about 20 years ago.
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That's the rare 4 inch right?
mistergizmo
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Correct-a-mundo on four inch. It's authenticated as a 1-1/2 First Issue, shipped from the factory in 1867 to their New York sole agent, J.W. Storrs.
I showed the pistol to Roy Jinks several years ago just after he retired from S&W. He was visiting the guys in the Repair Center around Xmas time and I was there buying parts. He offered me over $200 at that time. I thanked him, took it home and put it back in the vault.
It's in pretty good condition. Some bluing issues and there is some wiggle at the barrel/receiver junction.
BTW, Roy Jinks book, 125 Years With Smith & Wesson, is a very good resource for information on S&W history. My copy was included when I bought the 125th Anniversary model of the Model 25 along with the coin and presentation box.
I showed the pistol to Roy Jinks several years ago just after he retired from S&W. He was visiting the guys in the Repair Center around Xmas time and I was there buying parts. He offered me over $200 at that time. I thanked him, took it home and put it back in the vault.
It's in pretty good condition. Some bluing issues and there is some wiggle at the barrel/receiver junction.
BTW, Roy Jinks book, 125 Years With Smith & Wesson, is a very good resource for information on S&W history. My copy was included when I bought the 125th Anniversary model of the Model 25 along with the coin and presentation box.
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Here's a few more pictures with some ammo Misty sent me. Got some good gun karma going around I think when I sent a pair of Ajax grips to Wyatt Burp for his .44 HE. Now another kind member has sent me some ammo. Thanks Misty!!
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Judging by the condition of this one that got sold at the Poulin auction this year for over $400 I think I did pretty well. Especially considering that most of the guns that were sold at the Poulin auction were incredibly good deals. The finish is much better on mine although the varnish on my grips is completely absent:
Poulin Antique Company
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Range results
Here's my range results. 5 shots at about 10 yards offhand. My point of aim was the number "5" which I cut off in this picture. It was just on the bottom in the stomach area of the silouette. Not too bad considering how dinky the little sights are and how shaky I was from my 3rd cup of coffee
The little .32 shorts were smokeless and had a surprising amount of snap to them. The bullets were given to me courtesy of Misty. Thanks Misty!
Here's my range results. 5 shots at about 10 yards offhand. My point of aim was the number "5" which I cut off in this picture. It was just on the bottom in the stomach area of the silouette. Not too bad considering how dinky the little sights are and how shaky I was from my 3rd cup of coffee
The little .32 shorts were smokeless and had a surprising amount of snap to them. The bullets were given to me courtesy of Misty. Thanks Misty!
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Here's my range results. 5 shots at about 10 yards offhand. My point of aim was the number "5" which I cut off in this picture. It was just on the bottom in the stomach area of the silouette. Not too bad considering how dinky the little sights are and how shaky I was from my 3rd cup of coffee
The little .32 shorts were smokeless and had a surprising amount of snap to them. The bullets were given to me courtesy of Misty. Thanks Misty!
You're welcome! Glad I could help. Just goes to show how long of a shelf life ammo has!
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