Pre-War 38/44 Outdoorsman

[TheTinMan]

Until recently I hadn’t bought any Smith & Wessons from before WWII. Obviously I needed a nice example of a 38/44 Outdoorsman so here it is:

My apologies for not cleaning up around the cylinder release before photographing it. The blueing there is a-ok.

 

[raljr1]

That is very nice.

Robert

 

[22hipower]

Chip, that's a beauty, maybe the nicest I've seen.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[long colt frazier]

Enjoy your new addiction;-)

 

[Casual Smith Nut]

Nice example is definitely an understatement. Please post a range report when you can. I have one that has a king front sight. It shoots high with any bullet weight above 158gr. It hits spot on at 25yds with this Lyman bullet with the rear sight bottomed out. Can’t remember the mold model off top of my head.

 

[afkirby]

Nice example is definitely an understatement. Please post a range report when you can. I have one that has a king front sight. It shoots high with any bullet weight above 158gr. It hits spot on at 25yds with this Lyman bullet with the rear sight bottomed out. Can’t remember the mold model off top of my head.

Mine also has a King front sight, it's the closest I'll probably get to a pre-war magnum, especially with a healthy dose of 2400 and a Keith SWC.

 

[Gdogman]

Very very nice gun. Love it!!!
Thanks for the pics

 

[RKmesa]

The pre-war 38/44 O/D is one of my favorite S&Ws of all time and there are some beauties above. This is one of my favorites (a little newer than the OP's and with a HBH)







Thanks for sharing,

 

[mtgianni]

Mine also has a King front sight, it's the closest I'll probably get to a pre-war magnum, especially with a healthy dose of 2400 and a Keith SWC.

It looks a lot like a Ly 358477 with that weight.

 

[Casual Smith Nut]

AFKIRBY, your king front sight looks taller than mine based on the space between the red insert and the bottom of the sight. I assume you’re able to shoot the heavier bullets and not print too high.

Mtgianni, yes I believe that’s the mould. Absolutely love that bullet for most of my 38/357 shooting.

 

[spin132]

Chip, your OD is a beauty, very well cared for.

My latest acquisition was also my first prewar revolver and also an Outdoorsman. It has a fine action and is a joy to shoot.

Mike

 

[BillyMagg]

Until recently I hadn’t bought any Smith & Wessons from before WWII. Obviously I needed a nice example of a 38/44 Outdoorsman so here it is:

My apologies for not cleaning up around the cylinder release before photographing it. The blueing there is a-ok.

I just love this thing!

 

[BillyMagg]

Chip, your OD is a beauty, very well cared for.

My latest acquisition was also my first prewar revolver and also an Outdoorsman. It has a fine action and is a joy to shoot.

MikeView attachment 755743

OH MY! what a gorgeous girl!

 

[paplinker]

The Outdoorsman in both 38/44 and 22 are my favorite guns . Great to see many are still picking them up.

 

[Gun Relics]

This is from the 1937 Catalog. Could be a picture of the OP's Outdoorsman.