One fine Revolver

[twaits]

Thanks for posting the speedloader pics. That thing is awesome.
What is the reason for the different cartridge levels? I'm just assuming it aids in lining them up into the chambers.

 

[Art Doc]

"I did not know that screw counted..."

At my age EVERY screw counts.

 

[Dave T]

I find that speed loader fascinating. It really is true, there's nothing new under the sun! (smile)

Dave

 

[crows]

On the speedloader, I've read the reason that it folds out flat is for storage in a pouch on the belt. As it is pulled from the pouch, the spring closes it into position, ready for the reload.
Check out the modern Maxfire speedloaders, that is where the idea came from.
Also, the small clips that hold the cartridges in place are often found broken. Since the clips are held in place with screws, they can be replaced. The point is, if you stumble upon one but some of these clips are broken, buy it anyway. Keep for parts, or sell it to me.

 

[bettis1]

Thanks for posting the speedloader pics. That thing is awesome.
What is the reason for the different cartridge levels? I'm just assuming it aids in lining them up into the chambers.

When you have your forefinger in the ring and "slap" the two nearest (highest) cartridges into the charge holes, it leads the others into their respective slots and a quick jerk releases them all. If they were all on the same level they would all have to be lined up and the chance of a fumble is increased. It actually works exceptionally well.

Crows,
The spring in the middle is pretty strong so I'm not too sure that it would lie flat in the pocket or on the belt. I've found that when the loader is carried straddle the belt it is pretty stable so I believe that is what it was designed for.

I haven't seen one but I have been told that there is a modern plastic loader which duplicates most of the design of this old timer.

Bob

 

[crows]

I have seen photos of a pouch intended for this. Whether it worked or not I don't know. I have spoken to someone who claimed to have one, and he said it was a rather novel set-up. I have not, however, seen one in person.
The newer speed loader is called Maxfire.

 

[Iamsniper1]

One Fine Revolver Updated/Roy Jinks

Received my letter from Roy Jinks today,here's what he has to say-
"Smith&Wesson .38 Military & Police Model 1905 Fourth Change,Shipped from factory Sept 22,1927 and delivered to The Jermyn Brothers Hardware&Co.,Scranton,PA.Firearm shipped with 6 inch barrel,blue finish,and checkered walnut non-monogrammed grips."Now this revolver will reside in my grandson's collection NOT TO BE SOLD,by the way,he's only 6 years old.

 

[popov]

I find that speed loader fascinating. It really is true, there's nothing new under the sun! (smile)

Dave

The creativeness of the human mind, especially towards making better firearms, never fails to amaze.

Here's the original patent for this interesting little critter.

HERMAN H - Google Patent Search

Popov

 

[bettis1]

popov,

Thanks for finding and posting that Patent. Great info to display with these interesting devices.

Bob

 

[popov]

popov,

Thanks for finding and posting that Patent. Great info to display with these interesting devices.

Bob

Just to show that an idea never really goes away here is a more modern reworking of the same principle.

REVOLVER CARTRIDGE CLIP WITH A ... - Google Patent Search

Take care, Popov

 

[deanodog]

I wonder how many of the younger generation would appreciate this splendid old revolver.

 

[Jim Watson]

An FBI agent here has and uses some of those old metal speedloaders.
He can run them very well, good enough for IDPA SSR.

 

[ussokc]

nice condition gun, those pre-war guns get me excited. the vintage speedloader is a neat piece also, does anyone have a brass speedloader? I assume those pre-date the one pictured.

 

[bettis1]

ussokc,

The one that I posted pictures of on 3-24-10 is the brass one.

Bob

 

[coiler666]

I wonder how many of the younger generation would appreciate this splendid old revolver.

Dont know if im in that "younger generation", but a great many of the guns i have seen made before the second world war put to shame many of the "hi-tech' modern ones produced today.....and the ops is a really beautiful example.Regards, Mike.