OLDER , ORIGINAL NICKLE REVOLVERS

[OLDSTER]

I thought it might be interesting to see some of the members older nickle revolvers.

To post they should be older than 1961, and factory nickle; un-altered and un-refinshed.

Let's show 'em off. I'll start with my birth-year (1947) M&P-my only candidate.



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[Doc44]

44 Magnum with an original nickel finish, shipped in November 1956. 44 Magnum with an original nickel finish and Class A-engraving by Virginia Le Blanc, shipped in October 1956. 44 Magnum with a 4-screw frame and factory nickel finish, shipped in July 1957. Click on the photos for a better look.

Bill

 

[OLDSTER]

NICKLE

44 Magnum with an original nickel finish, shipped in November 1956. Click on the photo for a better look.

Bill

Stunning ! And un-fired ?

 

[19leben]

My K38 Combat Masterpiece shipped a couple of years late, in 1957;



Rescued from a local pawn shop.

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[Hunter Keith]

.32-20 M&P HE (1905 4th change) nickel

Shipped October 2nd, 1925. Tampa hardware

 

[bmcgilvray]

Mid-'50s Heavy Duty






Shabby chic Hand Ejector .38 Special from 1904

 

[H Richard]

How about a 1907 Safety Hammerless Bicycle model.

 

[bracebeemer]

I'd like to join in, here's a few of mine. The first 2 pictures are a model 1902 that was shipped in 1905. the next is a pair with a pre-model 27 on top and a very rare pre-model 24 on the bottom,there's also a model 1908 Colt in .380 with nickel and pearl. The Colt is from 1925.
Bill

 

[410bore]

Couple of 4 screw model 29s

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[410bore]

And a few others that I don't own any longer

S-prefix 29-2, 4 screw 27, and a 4 screw 29

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[RKmesa]

Great Thread with some beautiful guns so far!

How 'bout a few 357's:

Nickel pre-war 357 (Non RM) sporting some KB lumber - not a lot of these around:





Long Tube pre-27:





And a pre-27 in the 3.5" length (also wearing KB grips):





... and a nickel one that got a little scratched up by Harry Jarvis





Thanks for letting me share,

 

[Toyman]

A second model 44 special shipped November 1923

A 3rd model 44 special shipped March 1930

 

[SDH]

Not as nice as Roy's, I've owed and enjoyed this 2cd Model .44 for about 20 years. It shipped in September of 1924.

 

[OLDSTER]

WOW !! Keep 'em coming

 

[JP@AK]

I'll start with my birth-year (1947) M&P-my only candidate.

Hi
Nice nickel plated postwar M&P. You say it dates from 1947 and you may well be right. It has the long action, so it should have an S prefix serial number.

It turns out that I'm in the midst of a major research project on the S prefix M&P revolvers, made only between about September, 1945 and March 1948. They started shipping in March, 1946. Nickel plated examples are not abundant from this period. I would not call them rare, but they are relatively uncommon. I've identified some serial number brackets when they were produced in small numbers. It would assist me in my research if you could let me know the complete serial number on yours. If you don't wish to post it on the open forum, please send it to me via PM. It will be used for the time frame and statistical analysis only.

In return, I can give you a pretty close estimate on when it was shipped, based on my rather large database on these unique revolvers.

A couple other facts, gleaned from your photo:
1. Your revolver has the 4" barrel, which appears to be the most common length, followed closely by the 5"
2. The stocks on your gun are from a later period. The tapered shoulder Magna stocks didn't show up until early 1953.

 

[Salox]

4-screws!


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[jsfricks]

I'm not a big nickel fan but I have to say I love my Wolf and Klar 3rd model from the late 30's.

 

[Glashaus]

My Second Model HE, shipped on December 13, 1926

 

[OLDSTER]

M&P

Hi
Nice nickel plated postwar M&P. You say it dates from 1947 and you may well be right. It has the long action, so it should have an S prefix serial number.

It turns out that I'm in the midst of a major research project on the S prefix M&P revolvers, made only between about September, 1945 and March 1948. They started shipping in March, 1946. Nickel plated examples are not abundant from this period. I would not call them rare, but they are relatively uncommon. I've identified some serial number brackets when they were produced in small numbers. It would assist me in my research if you could let me know the complete serial number on yours. If you don't wish to post it on the open forum, please send it to me via PM. It will be used for the time frame and statistical analysis only.

In return, I can give you a pretty close estimate on when it was shipped, based on my rather large database on these unique revolvers.

A couple other facts, gleaned from your photo:
1. Your revolver has the 4" barrel, which appears to be the most common length, followed closely by the 5"
2. The stocks on your gun are from a later period. The tapered shoulder Magna stocks didn't show up until early 1953.

JP@AK: I need to buy some "sharp" shoulder (and I believe "squared" bottom edge) stocks. And the SN is; S 872388

You graciously helped me last year with this when I was considering purchasing the gun. You had mentioned the stocks then, and I need to apologize for not following up

John

 

[Absalom]

In the early years, nickel finishes were actually more common than blue. Here are two from the beginning of the 20th century, the heyday of the small-frame pocket revolver:

1. Model 1896, shipped May 1900 to E.K.Tryon Co. in Philadelphia.

2. Model 1903, shipped September 1903 to Schoverling, Daly, and Gales in NYC.

 

[WCCPHD]

Baby Chief





.44 Hand Ejector, Second Model





Pre "Made in USA" M&P

 

[JP@AK]

You graciously helped me last year with this when I was considering purchasing the gun. You had mentioned the stocks then, and I need to apologize for not following up

Yes, I see the serial number and other info in my database. Thanks for providing it.

No apology necessary. I provide info, what you do with it is your business.

And yes, the Magna stocks you want have the sharp shoulder. If you find them, you will be correct. You needn't worry about the rounded bottoms. Those didn't show up until well after the sharp shoulder type had gone out of production.

Look on eBay. They frequently show up there. Not all of them are in great shape though, so take your time.

 

[SFIDEC]

K38 Masterpiece 1955

Recently acquired after long search. Glad 19leben rescued 1957 K38 from pawn shop. As a certified Nickelholic, if this thread keeps going very long, I may need rehab. Lovin it!!!

 

[TripleLock]

My only nickel, a .44 Special, 1st Model, shipped September 1, 1916.
Returned to the factory in October of 1946, when the sights were upgraded.

 

[19leben]

Recently acquired after long search. Glad 19leben rescued 1957 K38 from pawn shop. As a certified Nickelholic, if this thread keeps going very long, I may need rehab. Lovin it!!!

Beautiful. Looks just like mine, only better.
I don't consider myself a nickelholic, although they do grow on you.
I have 3 now, a 27-2 with 5" barrel and a 6" unfired 1981 Python in addition to my Combat Masterpiece, which is one of my favorite guns. I have a thing for short tapered barrel K frame guns.

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[vytoland]

.38 military & police - postwar - with prewar grips.....

 

[mojave30cal]

Here's my only one. First year of production (shipped June 29,
1950) pre-27 with factory nickel finish and 3 1/2" bbl. The
sharp shoulder magnas are period correct, and are probably
factory replacements as there is no serial number on the
right grip. The gun looks to be a working gun due to the holster
wear marks on the gun.

 

[KSK]

Pre 27's all barrel lengths...

Pre 27's all barrel lengths...

 

[smithrjd]

Mid to late 20's Hand Ejector in 32 Long.

 

[bruce5781]

I have just one nickel. 4" 38/44 HD shipped November, 1955.

Regards,
Bruce