New member model 49?

[gregp]

This is my first j Frame pistol. I picked it up last week for $250.00 Can anyone help me with the year and etc for this gun. The serial number is J8149xx The model says 49
I have a new set of Eagle secret service grips coming it for it. Great site by the way. I found it while looking for information on my gun.

 

[P&R Fan]

Welcome to the forum. Your Bodyguard was made in 1981.

 

[gregp]

Great. Thanks for the quick reply. The picture does not do this gun justice. There is almost no sign of use. The guy i bought it from kept it in his closet. I was looking for snowmachine parts and somehow the subject of guns came up. I didnt figure I could go wrong. I really like this gun!

 

[sheriffoconee]

My blue steel 49 is in my pocket as I type this, just as it has been all day...
loaded with Rem 158grn +pLSWCHP....
I bought one NIB as my first backup gun when I started my career, sold it cause I thought I needed an autoloader to be cooooool. The wheel, as it is, has gone around. Mine has factory J frame magna's and a Tyler T grip, just perfect for pocket or other concealed carry...

 

[Glock 'em down]

What a gorgeous humpback.

At $250, you stole it.

 

[ENGINE18]

Crips, new guy and a cherry 49! Dang nice and welcome!

 

[MSgt G]

I hate you! I joined the Air Force in 1981 and have been looking for a model 49 from this same year for awhile now.

Congratulations; she's a nice one!

 

[AKsRule]

This is my first j Frame pistol. I picked it up last week for $250.00

I passed on one like that for $400 two months ago...

.

 

[bobelk99]

Congrats

on a fine first gun,

and welcome from KY.

 

[Malysh]

What a gorgeous humpback.

At $250, you stole it.

Listen to Glock 'em down, he's right!
Nice score and welcome to the forums.

 

[REVCHARLIE]

Beautiful Gun!

 

[H P Bushrod]

What a gorgeous humpback.

At $250, you stole it.

You ain't lying brother! Wish I could find one lying around at that price.

 

[Engine49guy]

Welcome to the Forum!
Bodyguards are great.
You got an awesome deal, Bottom end of wholesale to be exact.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I'm picking up my 2nd Bodyguard next week...a model 649 no dash from 1984/85.

He will be the perfect carry companion to my model 38 no dash Airweight Bodyguard, also from 1984/85.

I can hardly wait!

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

gregp, you can't go wrong with a price like that on a gun like that!

Glock 'em down, nice find! I'm keeping an eye out for one like that myself, or a nickel 49 like the OP's.

 

[Terminator44]

Great revolver and one of the most notorious of all S&W models. One was used by Gen. Nguyen Loan to execute a prisoner that made the front pages all over the world during the Viet Nem conflict. T44

 

[charlies]

Would you like to make $50. on your 49? If so contact me. <vbg> Great score and welcome to the forum

 

[ar15ed]

beautiful 49! and a great price. i love 49s!

 

[gregp]

These guns may be addictive. I'm looking at a holster and some grips a few members have on the board. And mabey another gun at a local pawn shop. Yea, there addictive alright.

 

[gregp]

Looks like I bought a set of grips. The Galco leather did'nt pan out as i'm told another member pm'd just before mine. Yea, thats the first time i've heard that! I am looking at a holster from Lobo Leather. Good looking stuff.