Model 547

[Model52]

Thought I'd share some pics of a find I recently did: I purchased a mint condition of the rare Model 547. Shoots very nicely and it's the first one I've ever come across in this country. Bound to be a safe queen, though, because of it's rareness...

 

[JCS&W]

Gosh, I keep kicking myself for passing on one like yours about 2 years ago. If I could go back in time, I would get it. Great find and congrats on the acquisition.

 

[s&wchad]

It looks flat out new, nice find!

Was it proofed in Germany?

 

[vrichard]

My 547 is a later one,mine is does not have the pinned barrel.ser.# 19D73XX.(1983)
Dick

 

[Model52]

It was proofed in Belgium, and I think it was almost never used. Even on the cylinder there are no marks. I'm really glad to have it. It's a perfect fit in my hand.

 

[ishootblanks]

547

Way to go! I have a 3 inch 547 and would love to find a 4 inch, especially with the pinned barrel. Nice find.

 

[nipster]

Got lucky and snagged a 3" round butt 547 this summer, real glad I did! I am on the lookout for a 4" SB one pinned or not

 

[tekarra]

Congrats on a great find. I have owned a number of 547s over the years and in my opinion they are the best K frames made.

 

[weyerbacher]

The word "nice" doesn't seem to be enough inthis case, but, NICE!

 

[chud333]

Shoot the thing !!!!
Thats all i got.
Nice looking revolver.

Chuck

 

[Model52]

I'd like to shoot it more often, but I'm afraid that parts are hard to get, when and if something should brake...

 

[Jeroenw114]

Very nice, and I know they are rare in Europe. I would like to find a 3" version!
I am from Holland and here I have never seen one. Did you buy it at Povadijn? He has (or had) two listed.

 

[Donald Paul]

Another one:

...three inch RB, unfired exc @ factory.

 

[Jeroenw114]

yes, rub it in, I don't have such beauty. NICE!

 

[Model52]

@Jeroen: no, I bought it from a friend. Paid 700,- euro's. Not too much, given the almost mint condition of the revolver.

 

[mag318]

These are very unique revolvers and I'm glad I found mine in a pawn shop years ago for the pricely sum of $275. The only thing I don't care for is the short hammer spur which makes the thing painful to cock. I wish I could find a couple more for that price.

 

[Engine49guy]

Very nice and an early pinned version as well,
surprising that S&W doesnt reintroduce a new K frame 9mm acp revolver perhaps even using the classic 17 and 617 frame to build it,

The 547's unique features making rimless acp ammo easier to use in a revolver are basicly the patented extractor system and the round holding pin located just above the firing pin , features that seem to work but are somehow absent from the new .45 acp Model 22 and 25 and 9mm J frame Model 940.

 

[Model52]

...three inch RB, unfired exc @ factory.

A beauty! If I ever find a 3 inch model, I'd buy it too. Well, I'd apply for a license and buy it four months later, that is.

 

[chud333]

The 4" models are rarer. But either are difficult to come across
even here in the states unless you want to spend close to a
grand for a real nice one. That's a fine pick-up. Congrats.

Chuck