Letter came today from Roy...1886

[mm6mm6]

A small gunshop close to my house had a Third Model .38 Double Action in their display case with a price of $149 on it. I found the gun to be tight with a mint bore and everything worked perfectly on it. The nickel was very worn, flaked, speckled, and pitted. I noted the serial number and went home to look it up in the SCSW3.

According to the s.n. the gun was made between 1884-1895. I bought it for $139. Pretty cheap for a functional gun that's well over 100 years old.

I got the letter today and (in just three days to be exact), the little breaktop S&W will celebrate its 122nd birthday. I might just have to bake a cake!

I must say that this is the most "fun" gun I've shot in long, long time. Another shooter at the range saw my groups and could not believe they came from this old Smith & Wesson I was shooting.

 

[mm6mm6]

A small gunshop close to my house had a Third Model .38 Double Action in their display case with a price of $149 on it. I found the gun to be tight with a mint bore and everything worked perfectly on it. The nickel was very worn, flaked, speckled, and pitted. I noted the serial number and went home to look it up in the SCSW3.

According to the s.n. the gun was made between 1884-1895. I bought it for $139. Pretty cheap for a functional gun that's well over 100 years old.

I got the letter today and (in just three days to be exact), the little breaktop S&W will celebrate its 122nd birthday. I might just have to bake a cake!

I must say that this is the most "fun" gun I've shot in long, long time. Another shooter at the range saw my groups and could not believe they came from this old Smith & Wesson I was shooting.

 

[deadin]

the little breaktop S&W will celebrate its 112th birthday

It may look like it's only a 112, but it's actually 122 yrs old.

 

[mm6mm6]

Thanks Deadin! I fixed my original post. I gotta ask my eleven year old daughter to help me with my math....

 

[Deacon KC]

Very nice find, congratulations!

 

[digi-shots]

That's a nice one! Congrats on it's upcoming "birthday" !

 

[LOBO]

Thats a cool gun.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

I just acquired one last Nov. SN3269xxx. Not in as good shape as yours, Nickle plating flaking off. But it shoots very well. Better than these old eyes can lineup the tiny sights.

 

[Win38-55]

Those old top breaks are my favorite. Thanks for posting those nice photos.

 

[mm6mm6]

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthhhhhdaaaaaay to my little 122 year old Smith and Wessssssssson.
Happy birthday to you.

(Above sung in best Bill Murray, SNL, lounge singer voice).

 

[tophatjones]

The playing cards are a nice touch!