S&W Collections of the average guy

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I thought this would be fun to see what type of collections the average guy has at home. Join in with yours.

One rule is that if you have a collection approaching ten S&W pistols you:

a) Are not an average guy and you have too much time and money...I'm jealous
b) You do a better job than me at hiding this addiction from the wife...again I'm jealous
c) You need to see a doctor about this problem. Let us know what he says as I feel most of you reading this post need help also.


I'll go first and yes I will admit I have very good luck at finding S&W pistols lately.
4576 purchased last August
6944 purchased last November
5903 SSV from March this year
6592 RSR Transitional gun from today
 

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OK, not pistols but revolvers - but still S&Ws.

Currently:
686+
60
63
617
15-22 (not a handgun, I know, but a fun S&W.

Recently sold two 586's and traded a 637 and a 22A.
 
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6946 fan said:
One rule is that if you have a collection approaching ten S&W pistols you:

a) Are not an average guy and you have too much time and money...I'm jealous
b) You do a better job than me at hiding this addiction from the wife...again I'm jealous
c) You need to see a doctor about this problem. Let us know what he says as I feel most of you reading this post need help also.
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a)I know that I have more than 10. Maybe I have been doing this longer than you (24yrs)
b)Get a bigger gun safe! Better yet get two
c)The first step to the road to recovery is to admit that you have a problem. Yes I have said problem sorry no cure

Here is the list from memory
(3)41's,52,422,539,559,639,659,645,745,3906,5906,4006,1006,4505,
4506,4516.

One 41
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1006
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52
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659
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645
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Of my S&W Automatics-

I have:
4506-1
4566
4516-1
3913
4013

Soon to have:
4563TSW
4576

At one time I had:
5906- Two
4526- Should have kept!!!!
1006

On the wish list:
39
639
6906
CS45
4513TSW
 
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5906, bought new in '89
686 (6") bought new in '90
SW1911, bought new when they came out (can't remember the year)
M36 ('75) bought last year
M10-6 ('69) bought last year

I blame the last two squarely on this forum.

Now waiting to check out the Bodyguard .380.
 
I'm not really a Smith and Weston collector, or I didnt think I was, but they seem to be piling up.

Model 29
Model 27
Model 28
Model 18
Model 64
Model 642
Model #3
Model 52
Smiths PPK
Sigma

The sad part is the ones I've had and let go, teaching me to never ever sell or trade a gun again.

Model 25
Model 19
Model 13
Model 10
Model 547
Model 1917
Model 645

The Model 10 & 1917 were stolen in a burglary, so not my fault.

Dumbest trade was trading the Model 25 (Which I had a second cyl. made ACP & LC) and the 547 was what turned me against ever trading any more guns.

the Model's 13 and 19 I pretty much shot to death with 357s, but I still wish I kept them

The 645 I got when they first came out, I dont really miss, I was looking for a smith 45 that would be like my Model 52, that certainly wasnt the case. Never did like it, but I was looking for a 45 hard ball gun.

Again I wouldnt consider myself a collector of Smiths, but I'll keep buying them as the urge strikes.
 
I'm poor and live in a very gun-unfriendly state (Massachusetts), and even I own more than 10 S&W's.

How did you determine "average"?

When I go to a S&WCA gathering, I feel totally inadequate, as I have less revolvers than I have inches on my waist.
 
What exactly about your collection is average? Seems to me you've got some pistols there that one doesn't run across every day. Numbers don't necessarily make something average.

I'll play though even though I don't believe collector is a title I'll ever be able to claim, I'm more of a dabbler:

5946TSW
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Model 65-2
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Melonite 5946
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K-22 Combat Masterpiece
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4586
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Model 57
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5944 as part of a group
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That's my average collection, basically a hodge-podge of items I've been blessed enough to find, like or want.
 
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This is the only S&W collection I have approaching 10 items:

S&W Model Identification Wheel
S&W Guide Master Knife
S&W Baseball Cap
S&W Range / Ammo Bag
S&W HRT Linerlock Knife
S&W M&P T-shirt
S&W LED Flashlight

I also have a number of 3rd Gen Autos, Sigma's and Smith revolvers. ;)
 
My collection

The collection I have gather over the past 2 years are. Model 39, gift from my father who bought new in 1960 and only goes to the range once in awhile. Model 459 that I use for my duty weapon. Model 908 thats my CC weapon. All great shooters and like others before the 39 really has the best feel.
 
My S&W 'family' in order of purchase:

SW40F
442 Airlite
59
3953TSW

Not really a collection, but an accumulation of guns that I like.
 
With a few exceptions, I purchased the guns in 2009 & 2010. I am very lucky that I have an understanding wife.

.38/44 HD, 5 inch, blue
.38/44 Outdoorsman, 6 1/2 inch, blue
Model 20-2, HD, .38/44, nickle, 4 inch
K-22, 6 inch
K-22, 6 inch
K-38, 6 inch
Model 10-8, blue, 4 inch HB
Model 14-3, blue, 6 inch
Model 15-2, blue, 4 inch
Model 17-6, blue, 6 inch
Model 18-3, blue, 4 inch
Model 18-3, blue, 4 inch
Model 1905, 4th Change, .32-20, blue, 4 inch
Model 19-4, blue, 4 inch
Model 28-2, blue, 4 inch
Model 28-2, blue, 6 inch
Model 29-2, blue, 4 inch
Model 29-5, blue, 6 1/2 inch
Model 36, blue, 2 inch
Model 48-4, blue, 6 inch
Model 57, blue, 6 inch
Model 617-1, SS, 6 inch
Model 624, SS, 6 inch
Model 625-2, SS, 5 inch
Model 64-5, SS 4 inch HB
Model 645, SS, 5 inch
Model 66-1, SS, 4 inch
Model 66-1, SS, 2 1/2 inch
Model 686, SS, was a 6 inch and now a 4 inch
Victory Model, blue, 4 inch
 
All shooters except for the two. M29-2 and M37 are ANIB and stay in the safe.

M13-3 3" Blue RB
M28-2 6"
M28-2 4"
M29-2 6" Nickel
M29-3 4" Blue
M34-1 4" Blue
M36 2" Blue
M37 2" Blue
M64-4 4"
M66-2 4"
M642-1
M625-8 4"
M629-4 6"
M686-4 4"

and always looking for more
 
6946 fan said:
a) Are not an average guy and you have too much time and money...I'm jealous
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Definitely not too much money! No willpower to resist a nice 59 series either...

6946 fan said:
c) You need to see a doctor about this problem. Let us know what he says as I feel most of you reading this post need help also.
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Tried that, he wouldn't see me anymore.
Did the 12 step program time and time again but they locked the doors and wouldn't let me in.


6946 fan said:
6592 RSR Transitional gun from today
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Nice!! Congratulations
 
I've let too many get away....here's the current inventory though.

4566 .45ACP
625 5" .45 ACP
17-1 6" .22lr
34-1 4" Round Butt .22lr (actually my 3 years old's, I'm just holding it...)
34-1 4" Sq. Butt .22lr (this one is my 10 month old's, I'm just holding it...)
422 4" .22lr
28-2 6" .357
642-2 .38spcl
M&P-15 AR rifle

I am sorely in need of a 6" K frame .38 and a snubby K frame .357
 
Victory in 38 Special.
Victory in 38 S&W, NZ markings.
Victory w/6 inch barrel, 38 Special, started life as a 5 inch 38 S&W.
1917.
39, no dash.
39 steel fame.
39-2.
41.
Highway Patrolman rebored to 38-40 by Bowen.
638.
625 in 45 Colt.

All get shot regularly.
 
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Just started this past March:

M1917 - not a collector grade, bought it to use as a camp gun.
17-2 = with box and tools
27-2, 8 3/8' nickel, a smooth and sweet shooter

That's it for now but I'm looking to expand!

John
 
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