New 40-1 Centennial Classic

[OldLawman]

The difference is that the half-circle recess that matches up to the frame is a smaller diameter.

 

[.38SuperMan]

I know why 40's are hard to find, you guys own all the good ones. Nice revolvers!

I don't remember ever running across one for sale until recently. I traded a Smith 17 4" back to the guy I got it from for a nice M40-1. I had looked for years and finally found one and had to have it. Over all noce with a little pitting on the top strap. I don't remember the year but it a late reissue version.

 

[PALADIN85020]

For what it's worth, here is a pic of my 40-1. I had my choice of the 3 finishes and I just liked the glitz of the nickel version. It's a nice "throwback" but I don't like the omission of the grip safety lock-down pin - it should have that to be true to the breed.

John

 

[NCBeagle]

Deleted. Didn't realize that I had already replied to this thread.

 

[gto364ci]

Nice guns.

 

[demkofour]

Here's my 40-1 next to its older cousin, a mint 42 from September 1970. My crummy photos don't do either one justice…