S&W model of 1926...44 special.UPDATELETTER ARRIVED..

[raljr1]

There is a very detailed article in the SWCA journal this summer about the W&K deal with Smith & Wesson.

Here is my refinished version. It came to me with the poor set of pearls on it and I put some aftermarket grips on it that I like. The action is as smooth as glass. I have been trying to fit a trigger and hammer to it that are not nickel plated, not much success so far. The serial number is 28616, it shipped in March 1927.

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[Model19man]

According to Dr Roy's article on the Model of 1926, published in the S&WCA Journal Summer 2024 edition, 1500 3rd Models were built in the SN range of 28358-29857.

Between 1927 and 1936, S&W shipped 4122 3rd Models to Wolf & Klar. After 1936, mixed distributors received 1926 .44s.

I'll post no more from that article, as that should be enough to whet the appetite of .44 Special lovers and get them to join the Collector's Association!

Indeed the article was interesting and a good reason to join the SWCA.

 

[Xfuzz]

I have sent a question to the S&W office
as to how to order/purchase a S&W letter...a link.
Seems I did that with a Triple lock I had earlier this
year and was able to pay via paypal.

Awaiting an answer.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have sent a question to the S&W office
as to how to order/purchase a S&W letter...a link.
Seems I did that with a Triple lock I had earlier this
year and was able to pay via paypal.

Awaiting an answer.

Go here:

Letters – Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

 

[pasound]

Mine from 1923. 20943. Lettered. Glad to have it. I have the original stocks. These Altamont N's fit my hand better.

 

[Muley Gil]

Mine from 1923. 20943. Lettered. Glad to have it. I have the original stocks. These Altamont N's fit my hand better.

Nice looking 2nd Model .44.

 

[Xfuzz]

Got lucky for a pawn shop find...Letter paid off.
Old beater is a W&K.
Letter ordered 9/24/24 arrived today.

Many Thanks to all.

 

[Truckman]

Letter ordered 9/24/24 arrived today.

That was a good find, Howie...I wish I had your pull with the higher-ups to get a letter that quick...I'm at the 9 week point waiting on my latest request......Ben

 

[50 target]

Nice gun. I noticed in the letter that, if I read it right, was shipped with both a nickel and a blue finish. Obviously a nickel gun. You may want to get a corrected letter to keep down any questions or needless discussions in the future. And then again I may have misread it. None the less not an often encountered gun.

 

[22hipower]

I'll second looking in to getting a corrected letter. Your letter says it was shipped with silver medallions on June 29, 1928 but I don't think those type stocks were available until 1930 and later. Either the ship date or the stocks description appears to be in error. If the stocks number to the gun you'll know the date is wrong. Either way, it's a W&K and a very nice example.

Jeff
SWCA #1457