Model of 1955 won in auction

[jmace57]

I won this Model of 1955 in an auction a week or so ago. It is in beautiful condition. Some slight frosting in the barrel, which was surprising as the rest of the gun is pristine. Serial number S 161019, which I think makes it 1956 production? It has non-relieved targets that do not match the serial number of the gun. They have seen sort of shaved down at the rear lower down, which actually makes it very comfortable. It has a target hammer and trigger, and don't know if it came that way from the factory.

I paid $910 after commission, shipping, etc. I figured that wasn't too bad, as I had sold one for $750 a couple of years ago for one not nearly so nice.

 

[Hondo44]

That's a beauty. You did alright. What was your winning bid before commission?

 

[jmace57]

$725 plus $141 commission (19.5%) + $45 shipping.

 

[Frieda's Boss]

I don't know the market on those but seems like a great price to me. Congrats on the beautiful new pistola!

 

[Truckman]

I don't know the market on those but seems like a great price to me. Congrats on the beautiful new pistola!

The price would be very agreeable to me...The right grip looks a little odd though...The rest of the gun is outstanding!......Ben

 

[maxfam]

I have a pair that grips that were modified by someone in the past like yours. I completed the modification by filling the checkering with automotive bondo and then spray painted with wrinkle paint. I don't know how many of my k frames those grips have been on, I know I still have them here somewhere.

 

[AC Man]

What is the model after premodel? Is that a N frame? Looks great.

 

[jrm53]

The right grp looks fine to me. jeff

 

[hibbs]

The gun is a pre- M25, an N frame Target that came with TT,TH, and target stocks, from the factory. Most were .45acp. A very few ~15 in .45Colt.

 

[bluetopper]

Shoot a cylinder full, the frosting in the bore will disappear.

Nice one! I used to have one, wish I had it back.

 

[Valmet]

Gorgeous example and a great price IMO. I almost never see vintage N-frames under $1k these days…

 

[jcelect]

1955 Target

Sir, I believe you did very good on that purchase! I bought this one a while back, wo/grips, for $1100. It is my birthday gun, not the correct year for a war baby. I had the grips and made the case for it!

jcelect

 

[jmace57]

The price would be very agreeable to me...The right grip looks a little odd though...The rest of the gun is outstanding!......Ben

Yes - the grips are from a close, but different number gun. The backs of the left and right grip have been sanded down and it has changed the contour. They are extremely comfortable as modified.

 

[StrawHat]

I am putting together a data base of serial numbers on S&W 45 ACP revolvers. I have two Model 1955s with serials close to yours,


S161190 Jun-56
S161733 Apr-59

So, you can see that serial numbers do NOT ship in order.

The only way to find when that particular number shipped is to spend the money and request a letter.

Letter Process - Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

Kevin

 

[Model19man]

The only way to find when that particular number shipped is to spend the money and request a letter.

Letter Process - Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation
Kevin

Well there is another way. You can join the SWCA then request the ship date from Roy Jinks here:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/swca-ship-date-request/

 

[series guy]

My Model of 1955 is one that I will never sell.

 

[H Richard]

If you are collecting S/N's, mine is a Mod marked 25-2, shipped Oct 72, S/N N62707.

 

[jem102]

M25-2, S/N N845905 here.

 

[sodacan]

Nice catch. Even with the buyer's premium the price was right. Here is mine-the top one in the photo, also from 1956. The bottom one is model 1950 (pre-26). Both terrific shooters.

 

[StrawHat]

I have several ACP revolvers. The long barreled ones (Model 1950 and Model 1955) are the easiest shooters but my 4" versions of the same are the most fun!

Kevin