Possible Jovino 28-2 .44spl **Update Post 35 w/range visit**

I've gathered through reading of other's that have Jovino conversions that now the shop is unable/unwilling to help track down the history of possible conversions. I believe Behlert put some kind of marking on theirs to show they did the work, I haven't located any markings outside of the traditional forging numbers though I only took a quick peek at the grip frame when I swapped the grips. I'll do that later.

Doesn't look like I can get to the range today, babysitting for the 3 year old will take up most/all of the day-it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make :D

I'm unsure if it's worth lettering to see if it shipped to the Jovino shop, if any of you have other suggestions on tracking it down I'm listening.

Have a great day.
 
S&W Fan said:
I've gathered through reading of other's that have Jovino conversions that now the shop is unable/unwilling to help track down the history of possible conversions. I believe Behlert put some kind of marking on theirs to show they did the work, I haven't located any markings outside of the traditional forging numbers though I only took a quick peek at the grip frame when I swapped the grips. I'll do that later.

Doesn't look like I can get to the range today, babysitting for the 3 year old will take up most/all of the day-it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make :D

I'm unsure if it's worth lettering to see if it shipped to the Jovino shop, if any of you have other suggestions on tracking it down I'm listening.

Have a great day.
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Jovino's has never been able to provide any records on their conversions. Also, any Behlert guns that were marked are signed on the barrel but I've only seen a couple of his revolvers that were. With the exception of the Jovino "Effector" guns and Mag-na-port's work, very few of the N frame snubby conversions are marked in any way. It makes identifying the gunsmiths responsible for the work almost impossible without original invoices and it often comes down to the story that comes with the gun.
 
Congratulations on your purchase, I've been looking at that one for the past few months. I've become interested in 2.5" K-frames lately and saw the two 66's there. There was a 2.5" model 19 on another table, too. I already have a PC model 67 Carry Comp though, and even saw one of those on a table.

There really were a lot of older S&W's.

Bill
 
S&W Fan said:
I'm guessing this gun is from 1978 by the serial number, also I owe you all an apology for indeed the cylinder is recessed! I wonder if that means if the original cylinder was used and just bored to the new caliber?
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That's what I thought too. I should have read this first before going into the safe and comparing frame lugs on recessed and non-recessed guns to your photo. Super cool, a P&R N-frame 44 special.
 
Regardless of who did the work or how they did it, that is one sweet looking revolver. Congrats on a neat find. Be sure to give us a range report when you can and Thanks for sharing! Now I have one more revolver on my want list.
 
Another update-just heard from the gunsmith: basically the feeling is who ever reblued and reassembled the gun didn't get it quite right. He also had to repair the hand. The good news is everything is right with it and while it's still there I'm having the action smoothed up a little bit.
 
Glad to hear it is not a serious problem. I would be interested to know what the cause was.
 
mhg2tld said:
Glad to hear it is not a serious problem. I would be interested to know what the cause was.
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From my short phone conversation it sounds like a combination of an older gun that saw very heavy use combined with it being re-assembled improperly by the person who did the re-blue. I'm picking it up Thursday morning, heading straight to the range for a quickie session and will report back my experiences. The guys at the shop were quite impressed with the conversion, especially the barrel work-as have some members here. The markings are perfectly centered and look factory.

I should have a work sheet and will also note what it says.
 
It works! Haha, picked up the little blaster this morning and immediately headed to the range. The pic is at 10 yards with Speer Gold Dot 200gr jhp standard velocity ammo. The two flyers up and right where when I rushed the shots after the target turned to me.

I did have one issue but it turned out to be an ammo problem (posted about it in the ammo section). Seemed to have a round without any powder in it haha.

I put the Pachs on it as every Jovino or Behlert gun from that time period I've seen had them. Not as pretty as the Ahrends grip but feels better to me. I'm much relieved and very happy.

The issues were indeed related to improper reassembly by the bluer and a worn hand. Extractor pin replaced and the action slicked up just a bit. Perfect timing and lock up, I think the only way I'd be happier was if it was free LOL. Now time to clean it up haha.

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