S&W 1950 Pre-Mod 22 in .45 Colt

[blacklab11]

How common or uncommon is a S&W Pre-Model 22 in .45 Colt?????? Came across one Serial# S87xxx. What kind of value might it have. Would rate a 98++++%. Correct diamond grips, no box, papers, tools.

 

[Doc44]

Per the book by Roy Jinks, S&W chambered 203 of these revolvers in 45 Colt. I would guess $4,000 is a good place to start for one that is 98 percent or better and all original.

Bill

 

[blacklab11]

How would the barrel be marked on this revolver??? .45 Colt or 45 Cal of 1950?????????

 

[Hoosier45]

.45 Colt.
.45 Cal model 1950 is a .45 acp and .45acp only...if it's 45 colt it will be marked that way

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Does it have a Factory letter proving it shipped as a .45 Colt? If not,I would stay away...Far away...

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Any Smith from the factory in 45 Colt is a rare and desirable gun.
The aftermarket re- calibered guns vary from extremely desirable
Custom guns all the way down to avoid at all costs.

 

[bmg60]

Hi
Here is a picture of the barrel if it does not look like this it is not correct.
I have the only one made with a extra cly in 45 acp.
Jim

 

[lowhog]

If the revolver is a re-caliber. I would think it still has a value. I would pay 500-600 for a shooter in 45 colt. Its a great caliber.

 

[blacklab11]

Thanks to all for the input. Please keep any more information coming.