Skeeter Skelton was a huge proponent of the 5" N-frame in any caliber. A .44 Special was favored. I recall several articles in Shooting Times on his personal conversions. Little doubt that others felt the same way. It was really no problem 40-50 years ago to find actual qualified GUNSMITHS to tackle jobs like this. Their numbers have dwindled thru the years. Largely due to age but also L.E. switch to autos. Good "revolver-Smiths" are still in demand. If you know one,,,,no doubt he/she is busy!
Model 24-3 question.
- Thread starter T. McIntyre
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Thanks for feedback and information. I purchased it thinking it was original. Based on the feedback I will sell it but not sure of a starting asking price. What is a Model 24 with a 6" barrel cut down to 5" worth? It has the wide trigger spur, wide trigger, white outline rear sight, and aftermarket wood finger groove grips. Trigger pull in single action 3.5 lbs. I plan to list it for sale in this forum, the Colt forum, and locally.
I'd keep it....Shoot it.....And enjoy it.
41 mag Dave
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I second the advise to keep it. If you are a collector that wants everything to be and remain pristine, this is perfect for you. You can shoot it without worry of degrading or damaging the revolver. It is also a great configuration for shooting. It will start conversations. The purchase price becomes more and more irrelevant as time goes by. This will be a perfect gun for regular range use.
I'm in the shoot it and if you like it keep it crowd; you're probably going to like it. I have a 1950 pre-24 with a 4 inch barrel (cut from an original 6.5) and it is a great gun. As to value if you were to sell it? In my opinion, not much less than an uncut one and some folks might pay more to get the five inch. Hard to find an N frame in good condition that isn't priced at $1k or more these days.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Jeff
SWCA #1457
I'll pile on! I agree with Mike, Dave and Jeff. Keep it and shoot it! A 5" N-frame is a superb configuration. I have a 5" Model 27 and love it. I think a 5" 24-3 would be a great shooter.
To quote a "famous" TV actor: Choot it Lizabet!
To quote a "famous" TV actor: Choot it Lizabet!
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The peer pressure is not helping, Ha. I don't reload. I don't have 44 special ammo and not looking to stock up on a new caliber. This one was destined for the safe if original. You guys clarified that it is not original. I would rather sell it off to someone who would get some good use. I enjoy shooting my model 617 that was a 6 shot converted over to a 10 shot. Cheap ammo and really puts a smile on my face.
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We can help you with "that reloading thing."
The 44 Special really is special. Try just one box of ammo, and I'll bet you decide to keep it.
The 44 Special really is special. Try just one box of ammo, and I'll bet you decide to keep it.
Frank46
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These guys are a great bunch of enablers. Found a 624 with a 6.5" barrel,Then found a 24-3 with the 3" barrel and when I was done ended up with one more. 24-3 with the 4" barrel. So at this point in time I'm all set for the 55 special cartridge. Frank
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