Poor Man’s Collection, Part Deux ( a decade later......)

[RWJ]

Back in November of 2013, I managed to finally achieve a small portion of my collecting goals, namely, a set of blued K-Frame M&P 4” revolvers in the most commonly available calibers (.22, .32 S&W L, .32-20, .38S&W, .38 Spl., 9mm, and .357 Magnum) https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/poor-mans-collection-the-m-p-family.342669/ . Well, of course that started me down a tangent to another deep rabbit hole; acquiring blued 4” Model # K-frame models from 10 to 19. Fast forward almost 12 years, and finally, success! – or as I like to think of it, “Smith and Wesson: From Middle School through High School”. I never thought I’d have the patience or opportunity (or funds) to get there…… Where possible, I tried to go for versions which were produced in lesser quantity. I shudder to think where I’ll go next – I guess maybe my next goal should be blue K-Frame 4” adjustable sight guns to finish that branch ( Model 48’s and 53’s are not inexpensive), but who knows?

 

[Retired W4]

That 11-4 is not often found around here. Plenty of BSR's, but the 11-4...not so much.

 

[RWJ]

You are very right - the Model 11-4 was the last one I needed, and it cost me the most , but it's not complete without it . Funny thing though, it's not one of the SAP-marked guns that were sold off by S&W at auction. Need to letter it.

 

[crows]

A great looking gathering of K frames.

 

[kscharlie]

I sure would like a pic of your 4" M&Ps!!! Great collection.

Adding a 48 and a 53 would be a lot cheaper than, say, starting a collection of every known barrel length Registered Magnums. It's all perspective.

 

[RWJ]

Thanks! Here's a pic of the 4" M&Ps from the 2013 post. In a way, I guess I'm very lucky that I'm not a N-Frame fan - I can't even imagine how one can afford to collect those puppies without winning the lottery. I consider the blued 4" guns to be a working man's goal. Besides being a K-Frame fan, I'm lucky that they fall into the more affordable category .

 

[FatDogEarl]

I'd be proud to have a collection like that, RWJ.

 

[Zeke38]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a Model 11. Never heard of such a creature?

 

[afkirby]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a Model 11. Never heard of such a creature?

It is a M&P in .38 S&W, not to be confused with the Model 10 which is a M&P in .38 S&W Special.

 

[45NUTT]

Do not underrate the value or collectability of your awesome collection!!

 

[Rustywrench]

Very Impressive collection! Thanks for sharing pictures.

 

[John in Yuma]

Well. There are nickel versions and stainless steel. There are 2" and 6" barrels. There are round and square butt versions.
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