S&W 1899 Military
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I've always loved those 1000 guns and their markings. I passed in the past on the few times they've come up for sale and I've always regretted it. Looks like yours may have had a buffing and a refinish, but as previously mentioned, I don't even have one. I seldom see the navy version. But both versions are a treat to see. Thanks for posting.
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I understand your enjoyment. I found this one, a commercial, 11 years ago, and it has been out for exercise just a few times over those years. It is an 86xx from Jan 1901. It still has it's own finish, maybe 75%. Shoots well.
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Welcome. I am curious what caliber you are referring to when you say 38? Having bought my first US Army 1st Model, I have done quite a bit of research and found that these guns were chambered in 38 MIL, which actually means 38 Long Colt. A 38 Special should not fit in an original Army or Navy, so I was happy to find that mine would not chamber a 38 Special. My understanding, however, was that lots of these guns were rechambered after they left military service. Finding one in original 38 LC is a treat, plus this and the Navy Model were the only S&W ever chambered in this caliber that I can find.
I was fortunate to find a nice one, except for a shortened barrel. Of course the price was very good, even for a shortened barrel gun. I was extremely lucky to locate an original Army 38 MIL barrel to put on the gun that had a serial number that was within 100 of my gun. It goes great with my Krag rifle, and both saw service in the Phillipines.
I love the 32 and 38 Model 1899 revolvers and am never disappointed with the function of these guns. Simply flawless, except for one thing. The barrels had no forcing cone and some will ocassionally shave my soft lead wad-cutters. No big deal, but I make sure there is no one on either side of the cylinder when shooting.
You did not state your serial number, but assume it falls into the 1000 Army guns from 13,001 to 14,000?
I was fortunate to find a nice one, except for a shortened barrel. Of course the price was very good, even for a shortened barrel gun. I was extremely lucky to locate an original Army 38 MIL barrel to put on the gun that had a serial number that was within 100 of my gun. It goes great with my Krag rifle, and both saw service in the Phillipines.
I love the 32 and 38 Model 1899 revolvers and am never disappointed with the function of these guns. Simply flawless, except for one thing. The barrels had no forcing cone and some will ocassionally shave my soft lead wad-cutters. No big deal, but I make sure there is no one on either side of the cylinder when shooting.
You did not state your serial number, but assume it falls into the 1000 Army guns from 13,001 to 14,000?
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S&W 1899 38 Mil
Sorry not very good at the online stuff it is marked 38 Mil on the barrel and the serial number is 13273 registered with Mike Priwer as he has an extensive list of the military guns in both Army and Navy.
Sorry not very good at the online stuff it is marked 38 Mil on the barrel and the serial number is 13273 registered with Mike Priwer as he has an extensive list of the military guns in both Army and Navy.
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Mike was the source of the 1899 barrel. What caliber ammunition did you use to shoot your 1899?
Nice Military 1899!
I have an early commercial S/N 15XX that's a lot of fun to shoot. It's my 11 y.o.'s favorite 38. Mine really likes the Black Hills HBWC's.
I have an early commercial S/N 15XX that's a lot of fun to shoot. It's my 11 y.o.'s favorite 38. Mine really likes the Black Hills HBWC's.
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Welcome to the 1899 Club!!
