Refining the Accumulation.

[45NUTT]

When I began this S&W journey I wanted a Model 19 blue or nickel with a 4 or 6" barrel. I found a very nice 19-4 nickel 3T in a blue plastic case. I don't remember if it was the origninal box or not. Now I will have to go dig it out to find out. Anyway, next I bought a 4" blue 19-4, then a 1947 K-22 and a blue 36 no dash.

I soon added a nickel 36-1 and thus was born the need to have a blue and nickel in whatever particular model I was buying at the time. I have n&b 6" 19s, 36s, 3 1/4" & 4 1/4" HE 32 Long as well as 4 1/4" RP. I have a near match of a 4" blue 19 & a 4" 66. I'm looking for a nickel 3 1/4" RP 32 Long to complete THAT set.

I have a blue 2nd Model HE and a nickel 1st Model New Century.... a near match or actually, as close to it as I'll ever be since an unmolested triple lock is just a tad out of my budget this year. I picked up a nickel first model DA in about 95% at a gun show ($400) and 2 weeks later snagged a 44 First Model DA from near certain capture by the Canucks. This was one of my grail guns. It was blued and now down to a very nice patina and everything works and is tight.

So, I am still looking for a nickel 3 1/4" RP 32 Long, a 4" Highway Patrolman and a blue 27. I have a nickel 8 3/8" 27-2, but if I get a blue 27 I will stick to a 6".

I'll never have a collection like some of the guys here and that's okay by me. Someone that can collect and preserve mint/new specimens are needed to curate our history. I'm having fun accumulating and shooting some very nice revolvers.

Now, if I had started on S&Ws soomer and not accumulated some very nice Colt SAAs, I might have a nicer triple lock!!

I would be remiss if I didn't thank all of the veterans here who taught me everything I need to know about S&W revolvers. Salute!!

 

[Mike LaNier]

45NUTT, while I'm not a doctor and don't play one on TV, I would venture to say you have a very serious disease...DRS (Deadly Revolver Syndrome) and it is fatal! We all seem to have it... in my case, I originally got involved with Colt SAAs, then got stuck on S&W New Model 3's, then morphed into Model of 1950 revolvers. I've had counseling, but to no avail...i still lurk around gun stores and shows, looking for a pre-model 28 and another triple-lock (lost mine in a fire); hampered by old age and finances. But still....!

 

[duke2002]

My first revolver was a well used model 28. As kids got older job payed better it devoloped into a serious syndrome lol! The guns get better condition gets better. I just love the chase!

 

[rmax]

My first revolver was a Ruger Single Six, and I've still got it. Things have escalated from there. The first Smith & Wesson was a Model 28, which was less than the Model 27 that I really wanted. I've since remedied that more than once.

 

[Retired W4]

S&W first caught my attention when I was issued one in Viet Nam. My first unit issued me a Victory model. Of course, back then I didn't know what it was beyond a 38 special with a rough grey finish and lanyard loop. My second unit gave me a blue one, likely a model 10-something. I owned several in the 90's and it took off from there. My name is Tom and I'm a Smithaholic.

I hate to break it to you 45NUTT, but it gets worse...maybe a lot worse.

 

[GypsmJim]

In NY you have to jump thru hoops to get a handgun permit. But once you have it, your choices are unlimited. No waiting period, a mere $3 to register a gun and good ranges are aplenty. I can go to the LGS, buy a revolver, have it registered and be shooting it before lunch. But that's another story.

My first was an old Model Super Single Six, bought new. My second was a Security Six. I graduated to S&W a few years later.

I consider myself a Gun Collector. But I'm also a Shooter. If I buy a brand new gazillion dollar whatever I can assure you it will be at the range no more than a day later. I'm not in it to make a profit. If I put a turn line on a SAA, so be it. My heirs can take the loss later on.

As such, you have to always be on the lookout. A few years ago I found a $1250 unfired pre-27 that was mismarked and I brought it home for $295. (that's what got me started on this forum).

I DO have to admit, though, that this Forum has been my biggest enabler.

 

[TN_Raven27]

45NUTT, while I'm not a doctor and don't play one on TV, I would venture to say you have a very serious disease...DRS (Deadly Revolver Syndrome) and it is fatal! We all seem to have it... in my case, I originally got involved with Colt SAAs, then got stuck on S&W New Model 3's, then morphed into Model of 1950 revolvers. I've had counseling, but to no avail...i still lurk around gun stores and shows, looking for a pre-model 28 and another triple-lock (lost mine in a fire); hampered by old age and finances. But still....!

DRS - a subset of GAS (Gun Acquisition Syndrome)!

 

[llowry61]

My first Smith and Wesson was a 586 No Dash with 8 3/8 barrel. I bought it on a whim to use for deer hunting. My buddy sold it to me cheap due to the recall for the firing pin bushing. He was even more anal than I am, but I digress. I told him I would buy iit and take the risk for the reduced price.

I shot that gun and absolutely fell in love with it but it was so expensive to shoot (you can see where this is headed) that operation reload was initiated.

I am an addict and I accept that. After quitting cold turkey with my sponsors (SWMBO) help I was cured until the next relapse which happened with great regularity. Model 29's, 27's, 66's, 19's, 586/686's, some 3rd gen autos and on and on. You are always in recovery and relapse is inevitable. I have yet to hit rock bottom, but I am working on it.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Most of us will never have the extensive collection of fine vintage revolvers that quite a few of our fellow Forum members have accumulated. But that's OK...

My first revolver was a late 1970s brand new blued 4" Model 57 in the mahogany presentation case. I bought it when I got my first real job after college, during the "Dirty Harry" craze. Couldn't find a Model 29 at the time, but found the .41 Magnum to be an excellent round and the revolver was outstanding. I had to go on a hiatus for quite a while after that after getting married, working overseas, and starting a family. I started slowly accumulating firearms again in the mid-1990s (vintage Winchester rifles and some shotguns), but my handgun fervor began around 2005. First up was a 4" Model 28-2, and that was quickly followed by some Model 27s and 29s. I'll stop there because the list gets pretty long. For several reasons I have now reined in my urge to seek out and buy more firearms, although occasionally I find one that I just can't pass up. Having a son that manages a large local gun store doesn't help my addiction!

 

[45NUTT]

I hear ya. My Smith-a-holic program started in earnest after adding 7 SAA's to the pile from a 1901 4 3/4" 45 (lettered) 1922 5 1/2" 45 a couple of 357s, a 2024 5 1/2" 45 and a couple of 44 spcls to keep my 1984 custom shop 4 3/4" 45 with factory Ivory, BP frame, bullseye ejector that I bought new in 1986 for $1100 at Ray's in Dallas.

I know it only stops when I pass on to my reward, but it's going to be fun until then!!

 

[TN_Raven27]

I hear ya. My Smith-a-holic program started in earnest after adding 7 SAA's to the pile from a 1901 4 3/4" 45 (lettered) 1922 5 1/2" 45 a couple of 357s, a 2024 5 1/2" 45 and a couple of 44 spcls to keep my 1984 custom shop 4 3/4" 45 with factory Ivory, BP frame, bullseye ejector that I bought new in 1986 for $1100 at Raus in Dallas.

I know it only stops when I pass on to my reward, but it's going to be fun until then!!

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She’s steadier with her right hand. That left hand is seriously dropping low left.

 

[Mike LaNier]

Must be from a Hollywood movie...she never has to reload, either! Hee, hee, hee!

 

[Top Strap]

45NUTT, while I'm not a doctor and don't play one on TV, I would venture to say you have a very serious disease...DRS (Deadly Revolver Syndrome) and it is fatal! We all seem to have it... in my case, I originally got involved with Colt SAAs, then got stuck on S&W New Model 3's, then morphed into Model of 1950 revolvers. I've had counseling, but to no avail...i still lurk around gun stores and shows, looking for a pre-model 28 and another triple-lock (lost mine in a fire); hampered by old age and finances. But still....!

Mike, You have had a heck of a ride!

 

[bigggbbruce]

My first revolver was a 686 ND.