Let's see those S&W single shots!

[glowe]

I decided to put my 38 S&W Model of '91 in a case, complete with chamois lining. Found an old silverware wood case from about the same era and added tools and spare stocks. I do have fun at the range and get lots of comments and questions. The gun was shipped April, 1907 with serial number 24620.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Paladine: Sure enjoyed reading the threads on the single shots!! I have 2 one is a perfected model S/N 10852. The other is the Straight Line which as you know has the "automatic style handle" and the barrel swings sideways. It's S/N is 1280. I was told that the perfected model has the Olympic barrel??
Sherl Folger

Sherl,

You can check for yourself if your perfected model has the Olympic barrel. Open the breech point the gun in a safe direction, and insert a loaded cartridge. If you feel resistance as it is pushed almost all in, that's the bullet engaging the rifling, and that would indicate an Olympic barrel. Then unload!

John

 

[RKmesa]

Here are my two 3rd Models:

Relatively Pristine - 10232:



Well-loved and well used - 9508:

 

[H. M. Pope]

Depending on the bullet style this is what a round will look like when you try an put it in an Olympic Chamber, the round shown is a CCI standard velocity.
H. M. Pope

 

[Modelof1891]

A.O. Niedner Barrel Single Shot

Serial number 4727 is a Third Model Perfected single shot with barrel works by A.O. Niedner of Malden, Mass. The trigger stop is a set screw in the guard.

Adolph Otto Niedner made competition barrels about the same era as H.M. Pope.
Niedner may not have had as great of recognition as Pope, but it appears he did a find job on this one.

Terry

 

[Modelof1891]

Joe Wesson Owned Single Shot

H.M. POPE WORKED BARREL

SERIAL NUMBER 1949 ON FRONTSTRAP WITH AN EXTRA SCREW FOR ADJUSTMENTS

ROLL STAMP ON TOP OF BARREL

LATCH AND BARREL NUMBER DO NOT MATCH THE
FRAME BUT IS EXPECTED WITH THE EXCHANGE OF
BARREL AT H M POPE

NUMBERED ISSUED AT H.M. POPE FOR BARREL WORK

THE HAMMER HAS BEEN MILLED FLAT ON THE SIDES
AND METAL WEB REMOVED FROM THE REAR OF THE
HAMMER

THE EJECTOR IS OTHER THAN FACTORY NORMAL

 

[Modelof1891]

TRANSITION 1ST MODEL WITH 2ND FEATURES

IN A STYLE SELDOM SEEN, IS THIS SERIAL 19922. IT HAS NO RECOIL SHIELD AS MOST 1ST MODEL
SINGLE SHOTS. ALTHOUGH THE FRAME DOES NOT HAVE THE GROOVES THERE EITHER,
AS THE 2ND MODELS DO

 

[Hammerdown]

Hello Terry
Two very Nice S.S.'s that you have there, with a Rich History Trail of their Owner's, you should be very Proud to Own such Historical Piece's as they are. I had No idea how well these single shot Target Gun's pointed or how Naturally Comfortable they felt in one's hand until I Got my Second Variation Model of 1891. These gun's are certainly Fun to shoot, and to those that do not own one you really need to add one to your collection they are a Must have for any S&W Lover, who can appreciate the fine Craftsmanship of Day's Gone By...... Regards, Hammerdown

 

[A-37]

Straightline

Straightline SN 518.

I thought I had a 99% Straightline until I removed the grips. Multiple 1/4" dia. holes are drilled almost through. Obviously, the balance wasn't to the owner's liking. I made brass plugs tapped with 4-40 threads so the plugs can easily be removed with a screw.

I wonder if the owner thought about adding or removing plugs until he attained the perfect balance (for him). Seems like a good idea.

When I discovered the holes, I contacted the LGS and suggested that a refund of a few hundred dollars might be in order. He declined and offered a full refund. I kept the gun. Maybe a guy like Chicoine could weld the holes and make the gun like new for a few $Ks but that's not in the cards.

The case came with the gun and is a perfect fit. I recovered the foam pads with felt.

No doubt, this would be a difficult gun to sell but that's not important. It'll stay in the family.

Ed