Nickel Plated Model 24?

[palooka]

Did the factory ship Model 24s with Nickel Plating?
Did the factory reissue the Model 24 after the original run?
Thanks

 

[Art Doc]

A model marked Model 24 would be rare beyond measure. I am not sure any were made. In 1983 a run of 5,500 Model 24-3s was made but they are mere shadows of the original 1950 44 Target Model (Model 24). Later the 624 in stainless came out. I have never seen either a 1950 or a 24-3 in nickel.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

They did make another run later in 3.5" square butt. Nickel/blue. I think from memory in .44 spl. or 45LC. I think it was later than my SCSW. I believe SW282 has one.

 

[Doc44]

1950 Target 44s could be special ordered with a bright blue or nickel finish at extra cost. Bright blue revolvers are scarce and those with a nickel finish are rare.

Model 24s with a 4-screw frame are very rare, but a few have been documented.

Bill

 

[palooka]

I discovered that this one was shipped in 2007. I hadn't realized Smith reissued this model as part of their 'classic' series.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Forgot to add. Smith offered a nickel 24-6 with the 6 1/2" barrel in their classic line in 2007/2008. I have one........Its nice!

 

[BUFF]

S&W made the first 100 Model 24-3's factory engraved with smooth walnut stocks and silver medallions in the grips. Of the 100, 25 were nickeled.