So......Who loves BIG BORE Snubbies?

[sheep.dog]

Big Bore Snubbies. N frames less than 4 inches ?

I remember a day when 3 inch Stainless Smiths circulated through the shows
for $500. or so.
Persons would much rather buy longer barreled guns.

Go figure.

Today, short barreled revolvers ( S.B.R.s) are all the rage.

I appear to have 3 original 625s in 45 Colt, 2 in 45 A.C.P.
3 that have been caliber converted and 1 that has been cut down.

9 in 45 Caliber in all.








Regards
Allen

im wanting to buy something like that if any are for sale drop me a pm

 

[NOTREDAME]

Cut down Big Bores

Here are a few of my Big Bore snubbies that have been cut down by unknown gunsmiths over the years, except for the Jovino in the middle.
The bottom 2 are 45 Long Colt and the rest are 45 APC

 

[44 old duffer]

big bore snubbies

I like them but I cant seem to post pics of mine. Just picked up a 696 yesterday from member Allen -frame.

 

[Otreb]

I have a few...

325pd

629-5

My non Smiths...

Rossi 720 .44sp

Taurus 431 .44sp

 

[petewoodland]

Thanks for all the great pictures. Maybe I'll be shamed into learning photography.
Around 1986 I bought a Lew Horton 629 with what I recall as a 2 1/2 inch barrel. Six full house 240 grain shots convinced me to sell it at a loss. That was before my reloading days. Probably ear protection consisted of empty 38s stuck in my ears.
With age comes wisdom ( I hope) and my only big bore snubbie is a 629-8 with a 3 inch barrel and an unfluted cylinder. This gun shoots better groups for me than my mountain guns or most other 44s. Of course my loads are in the 44 special class.

 

[thomasinaz]

I Do!

I like them, but only have a couple...

A ported 629:


A 625-11, one of 103:


Figured I'd throw in a Colt Sheriff's model in 44 Spl/44-40 caliber for a little something different.

 

[DFrame]

I definitely do. I own several including an all blued gun much like Tom's above.

 

[Grayfox]

Yep, I like 'em.

Model 624 .44 Special

I also have a 3" 24-3, but no picture of it by itself.

Some years ago I got tired of trying to find an affordable snubby .45 Colt so I made one.

 

[fdw]

There's a 44 Redhawk at my LGS for $840 something. I wouldn't even dream of buying it before shooting one.

If looks could kill

 

[nyeti]

Here are a few of my Big Bore snubbies that have been cut down by unknown gunsmiths over the years, except for the Jovino in the middle.
The bottom 2 are 45 Long Colt and the rest are 45 APC

The bottom gun sent me a PM........It said it wants to come live at my house.......just say'in.

 

[Marine24]

My Alaskan in 454 Casull



Had a snubby M-25 in 45 Colt but was advised it wasn't appropriate to shoot heavy 45 Colt loads through it.

 

[SLT223]

I'd call this my most useful handgun. Can be used for anything from plinking to knocking down a bear...

 

[shell627]

I have not yet figured out how to post pictures.But my big bores are in 45acp .A 325 nightguard A 1917 cut to 3 1/2 inches and appears to be hard chromed. And maybe stretching snubbie A bit a 3 3/4 inch vaquero .

 

[Knife wounds]

325pd

I traded a saiga 410 and 200$ for this smith 325pd. I was trying to barter into a smith 625 but couldnt get a deal. After I saw this was an airlight model I knew I had to get it. I was unfamiliar with them at the time. I think its an older model with the all black front post. Serial CHZ1898 if anyone can date it.

 

[wildenout]

These are all such amazing guns!! It makes me miss my 2.5" 686, and want an X-frame!!!

 

[SAFireman]

Keep 'em coming!

Here is a Jovino Custom Model 25 in 45 ACP. The Jovino gun shop was cranking out big bore snubbies before S&W figured out that they were a hot item.

.....sorry for the lint....I guess that I need to actually wipe it down prior to snapping a photo.

 

[nyeti]

Here is a Jovino Custom Model 25 in 45 ACP. The Jovino gun shop was cranking out big bore snubbies before S&W figured out that they were a hot item.

.....sorry for the lint....I guess that I need to actually wipe it down prior to snapping a photo.

What is it with you and guinn? Is it raining Jovino 3" .45 Colts in San Antonio? You guys are killing me. I Badly need one of those to make my life better. Somebody want to swap for a P.C. Lew Horton Shorty Forty.......help me.

 

[jcelect]

SS 3" guns

Here are the SS ones in my collection!

jcelect

 

[629classic3]

My 629-5 Lew Horton.

 

[SAFireman]

What is it with you and guinn? Is it raining Jovino 3" .45 Colts in San Antonio? You guys are killing me. I Badly need one of those to make my life better. Somebody want to swap for a P.C. Lew Horton Shorty Forty.......help me.

Hey nyeti,

quinn is my dad...I found that Jovino in 45 Colt for him, and then this one in 45 ACP for me. I have another Jovino in 44 Magnum that I will be posting later on. They are out there and for sale, you just have to not be shy when they appear. If you are in the San Antonio area, I am sure that one of the members here would let you try one out

If you ever see a Jovino in 41 Mag, let me know. I would love to have one.

Now post up a BIG bore snubbie