Hi folks,there is a nice pre 24 on auction arms.I'm thinking the gun has been reblued with its bright finish. Didn't a 50s vintage pre model 24 have a matte blue 
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Lowhog, welcome to the forum, If you mean item 9553074, that's modern production in S&W's "classic" line. It has the modern style "classic" diamond grips and an internal lock.
If you were talking about a different item that I have not been able to find in the AA listings, the answer is that some postwar/pre-model-marked guns were satin finish, and some could be had with an optional high polish.
If you were talking about a different item that I have not been able to find in the AA listings, the answer is that some postwar/pre-model-marked guns were satin finish, and some could be had with an optional high polish.
lowhog...bright blue and nickel (as well as two-tone) were optional finishes on the 1950 Target 44 for an extra charge of around $9.00 in 1954.
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Pictured is a pair of 1950 4th Model 44 Targets shipped in 1955. One has the satin blue finish and the other is bright blue.
A pair of bright blue pre-Model 24's:
Tom, I bet you're right. Thanks for the reference; I don't know how I missed it in a site search.
I understand that the seller believes this is the original finish, and a lot of it looks pretty good. But I have a funny feeling about that: the side plate edge behind the trigger guard is a little soft, and the line of demarcation between crane and frame is also a little more visible than I would expect if we are looking at the original polish under the original finish; also the ratchet teeth surfaces on the rear of the cylinder seem to be blued rather than in the white. Note also the lack of cartridge case markings on the recoil shield; if this gun was fired even a few times, it would have to have been reblued to obscure the evidence of prior use that well. Add to that a finish characterized as more polished than standard satin, but which to my eyes does not look like a company high polish in the photos, and I have to wonder about a reblue. If it has been refinished, it was a pretty good non-factory job.
It's a pretty gun. I would consider it as a high-quality shooter, but not as a collector piece.
I understand that the seller believes this is the original finish, and a lot of it looks pretty good. But I have a funny feeling about that: the side plate edge behind the trigger guard is a little soft, and the line of demarcation between crane and frame is also a little more visible than I would expect if we are looking at the original polish under the original finish; also the ratchet teeth surfaces on the rear of the cylinder seem to be blued rather than in the white. Note also the lack of cartridge case markings on the recoil shield; if this gun was fired even a few times, it would have to have been reblued to obscure the evidence of prior use that well. Add to that a finish characterized as more polished than standard satin, but which to my eyes does not look like a company high polish in the photos, and I have to wonder about a reblue. If it has been refinished, it was a pretty good non-factory job.
It's a pretty gun. I would consider it as a high-quality shooter, but not as a collector piece.
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Dang guys, looking at all those 44 Specials (particularly SP's 5 inchers) is making my head spin. Thanks for the pictures but I got to go to a different thread. This one is making me dizzy. (LOL)
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thanks for the welcome and the info gang.I picked up a 44 special he second model that I could use alittle info on.I will open a new thread,and post a picture.
I trust Mark's (Jack-the-Dog) evaluation of the guns he sells! He provides the best photos of any dealer on the entire internet and I have purchased several Pre-War .38/44 Outdoorsman from him in the past. His photos are so good you get to see every little blemish in detail !
Anyone interested in that 1950 should contact him directly. He is very helpful !
Jerry
Anyone interested in that 1950 should contact him directly. He is very helpful !
Jerry
It looks right as rain to me!
I trust Mark's (Jack-the-Dog) evaluation of the guns he sells! He provides the best photos of any dealer on the entire internet and I have purchased several Pre-War .38/44 Outdoorsman from him in the past. His photos are so good you get to see every little blemish in detail !
Anyone interested in that 1950 should contact him directly. He is very helpful !
Jerry
I agree,he is very reputable. A friend purchased a Colt
from him some time ago and it was described very accurately
with photos that were clear and concise. Pete
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