The first pair of 44 Magnums (actually ordered as a pair) shipped by S&W in a case by Marvin Huey. True "pairs" are very rare. Click on the photo for a better look.
Bill
Doc44: That "true pair" is absolutely stunning!
John
Post Your "Pairs" - and Thoughts on the Magic of Pairs
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Doc44: That "true pair" is absolutely stunning!
John
Art Doc
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I like the $10 charge for consecutive numbers. In the late 1970s I tried to get S&W to sell me a consecutive pair of revolvers and they flatly refused. Said they don't do it. Colt told me the same thing.
There's something special about a true pair of identical guns, and I have nothing to compare to some of the beautiful guns presented here. My only "pair" at the moment is a brace of Cimarron SAAs.
Perhaps we need a separate thread for "sets", as that's a whole different category...?
Perhaps we need a separate thread for "sets", as that's a whole different category...?
Dougaz
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Fraternal Twins. 
Nice
No Photos but I've got a pair of three inch 66-3s.*
Got them back in 1988/89 when no one wanted 6 shot revolvers...... age of the "Wonder-9"
matched up with my 3 3913NL......
for a "full house" of the best concealed carry guns of the 20th century!!!
And IMHO the 21st too!!!!!!
*Also have a three inch 66-4 Found used and is my Laurel Highlands of Pa carry gun.
No Photos but I've got a pair of three inch 66-3s.*
Got them back in 1988/89 when no one wanted 6 shot revolvers...... age of the "Wonder-9"
matched up with my 3 3913NL......
for a "full house" of the best concealed carry guns of the 20th century!!!
And IMHO the 21st too!!!!!!
*Also have a three inch 66-4 Found used and is my Laurel Highlands of Pa carry gun.
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Pizza Bob
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I am humbled by the majority of the contributions to this thread. Almost feel silly adding mine...almost.
Consecutively numbered pair of 629-1 1988 Iditarod Commemoratives
I also have the display cases and all the regular boxes etc.
These Model 22-4's were purchased at separate times. I liked the idea of having one of each in the "other than blue" finishes.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
Consecutively numbered pair of 629-1 1988 Iditarod Commemoratives
I also have the display cases and all the regular boxes etc.
These Model 22-4's were purchased at separate times. I liked the idea of having one of each in the "other than blue" finishes.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
... another reason that some of us collect pairs, is that we want one "safe queen" and one to shoot/carry without worrying about it getting dinged or scratched. Such is the case with this pair of 4-screw Model marked 28's (Highway Patrolman).
The top one is pristine - about as nice as you can find. The bottom one is two-tone, as it has been shoved in and out of a holster for years and years. The silvering on the shooter is beautiful and it is one of my favorite guns to to shoot and to pull out and wonder "what have you seen in your life"?
The top one is pristine - about as nice as you can find. The bottom one is two-tone, as it has been shoved in and out of a holster for years and years. The silvering on the shooter is beautiful and it is one of my favorite guns to to shoot and to pull out and wonder "what have you seen in your life"?
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LOL then one of my pair belongs on the "Isle of misfit guns"
My 4" 28 is pristine.... my 4" 27 is about +90%. Bought them both that way!
My 4" 28 is pristine.... my 4" 27 is about +90%. Bought them both that way!
lamarw
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A nice pair, gold bead on right stainless on left.
I got safe queen and a shooter or two in about all the Adj sight K & Ns. I don't really look at them as pairs.
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Model 632-2 Pro Series chambered in .327 Federal Magnum.
enjoy,
bdGreen
enjoy,
bdGreen
One more.
Top is the earliest known shipped Regulation Police Target and lowest known S/N.
Bottom is second lowest known S/N and second earliest date.
Top is the earliest known shipped Regulation Police Target and lowest known S/N.
Bottom is second lowest known S/N and second earliest date.
I cannot speak for everyone, but I'd like to "look at them" and would love it if you would post some photos.
Dougaz
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There's something special about a true pair of identical guns, and I have nothing to compare to some of the beautiful guns presented here. My only "pair" at the moment is a brace of Cimarron SAAs.
Perhaps we need a separate thread for "sets", as that's a whole different category...?
This is a classic example of firearm art. Beautiful guns, beautiful leather and Oh Lordy, what a tremendous presentation!
gfors
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Nothin' fancy
Some beautiful guns posted, Richard, and everyone else.
Here's a pair of 18's. One from 1958 and the other a 18-3, from 1977. The dash 3 was a trainer, used by the Colorado State Patrol.
The older M18 was a regular shooter until I found the 18-3, which had enough wear and backstory for it to become my regular .22, relegating the pristine 1958 4-screw to ( more or less) "queen" status. The queen still gets shot, but will never go afield in a holster.
Some beautiful guns posted, Richard, and everyone else.
Here's a pair of 18's. One from 1958 and the other a 18-3, from 1977. The dash 3 was a trainer, used by the Colorado State Patrol.
The older M18 was a regular shooter until I found the 18-3, which had enough wear and backstory for it to become my regular .22, relegating the pristine 1958 4-screw to ( more or less) "queen" status. The queen still gets shot, but will never go afield in a holster.
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