Most desirable pre model marked Smith ... Other than a RM

[Old TexMex]

.44 3rd model Wolf & Klar.

or.. a 38/44 4" long action Transitional...)

 

[model70hunter]

My Model of 1950 .357 Magnum in 6.5".

 

[hsguy]

I'm partial to this old Triple Lock.

 

[jjbrewst1]

Easy answer for me.... Pre 27. Unbelievable Shooter, wonderful lines, 38 spcl, 357 Magnum, my absolute favorite caliber.... What's not to like.

 

[A10]

Oh, probly somethin' in .44 special or .357.......though them Outdoorsmen sure have an appeal!

 

[PMRet]

Well, I like K Frame Masterpiece revolvers and .32 is my favorite caliber, so for me it's gotta be the K-32...

 

[Michael Stern]

45 ACP

I am particularly fond of 45 ACP revolvers, like this pre-26:

 

[gjamison]

I have a thing for single shot S&W's

 

[keith44spl]

Keith 44 Spec.
You did not say which one you were looking for so I posted one of each.
The 4 inch Targets are really scarce less than 3 or 4 Known and the fixed sight nickels are not much better est. less than 100 4 inch nickels.
O by the way I have a box for the 4 inch nickel.
Jim

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Man-O-Man.....

Jim,
Now I am in a quandary, I quess the fixed sighted nickel would fit the bill

If'n I get up to the Big Sky country after spring break-up,
I'll bring a wheelbarrow full of cash along with me....

I surely enjoyed our visit at Tulsa, thank you again for the kind hospitality.


All My best,
Dave

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Any model with the words CLUB PISTOL, here is an example. Triple Lock CLUB PISTOL 088, by Factory letter "Factory records show that this revolver with serial number 088 was shipped from our factory on November 21, 1906 and delivered to G. Allen, no address listed. This was one of a group of 12 .44 Hand Ejector New Century manufactured in 1906. This was the first group of these revolvers produced and they were generally provided to target shooters. This is the lowest of the serial number (088-099), but was not the first one recorded as being shipped."

 

[pace40]

Anything engraved by Nimschke...

,,,(yea, I know...wrong board)

 

[410bore]

All above are great choices, but how about a somewhat economical choice?

5-Screw Highway Patrolman Revolvers, especially in 4" variation. These long time "working guns" are getting harder to find and especially hard to find in fine condition with original boxes. Heck, I don't even see many early HP empty boxes for sale too often either.

 

[1Aspenhill]

How about a Pre War 4" Heavy Duty with Humpback Hammer?

Bill

 

[vrichard]

I like this C M (22 cal.)that I recently pick up.
Dick

 

[A10]

Any model with the words CLUB PISTOL, here is an example. Triple Lock CLUB PISTOL 088, by Factory letter "Factory records show that this revolver with serial number 088 was shipped from our factory on November 21, 1906 and delivered to G. Allen, no address listed. This was one of a group of 12 .44 Hand Ejector New Century manufactured in 1906. This was the first group of these revolvers produced and they were generally provided to target shooters. This is the lowest of the serial number (088-099), but was not the first one recorded as being shipped."

THIS is what I love about the Forum....I learn something every time I visit! I was not aware that such a beast actually existed......

 

[DWFAN]

Any model with the words CLUB PISTOL, here is an example. Triple Lock CLUB PISTOL 088, by Factory letter "Factory records show that this revolver with serial number 088 was shipped from our factory on November 21, 1906 and delivered to G. Allen, no address listed. This was one of a group of 12 .44 Hand Ejector New Century manufactured in 1906. This was the first group of these revolvers produced and they were generally provided to target shooters. This is the lowest of the serial number (088-099), but was not the first one recorded as being shipped."

You finally learned how to post pictures. I am so proud of you. Welcome to the 21st Century.
Paul

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I'm a big boy now. My Mom just took the cork off my fork!
Paul, Where in the H E double hockey sticks have you been? I thought I'd see your picture on a milk carton, or a feature on America's Most Wanted. Big gun show on Jan 25 & 26 in Marlboro MA.

 

[BRush]

I can't disagree with what anyone likes. I like them all and have been pretty successful in adding at least one of each to my collection over the years. Most of mine are at best high condition shooters but are nonetheless highly coveted collection members. My tastes have progressed over the almost 40 years I have collected these fine gus.

I initially sought Pre-WII N-Frames like the 38-44 Outdoorsman, Non-Registered Magnum and Registered Magnum below.







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But in seeking examples of these I began to appreciate and acquire some of the smaller frame guns of the same period like the M&P 38 Target (Model of 1905, 4th Change), 32 H.E.(Model of 1903, 3rd Change) and Terrier below.








In recent years I've come to appreciate the antique Smiths and the Top Break DA's and their place in history like the Old Model Army, 2nd Model Schofield, and group of Top Breaks shown below.

 

[SLT223]

The answer depends on what area you focus on in your collecting pursuits. For me, I focus on N-frames from the 50s and 60s, so my answer is a first year 44 Magnum in its original case with accessories.

Bill

Bill, which specimen of wood was used for that particular set of grips?

 

[Old TexMex]

This thred generates so many prizes and Christmas is coming,
Maybe I ought to take my .44spl 22nd Target out for a few dozen rounds.