The 9mm Automatic Pistol (Single Action)

[cougar015]

Here's pictures of the three M44's, 1214, 1210 and X134

 

[YouveHadYour6]

Here's pictures of the three M44's, 1214, 1210 and X134

Thanks for giving us such great pics of these for comparison and reference - can't imagine what they were trying to get for 1210!

 

[Sevens]

Finally at long last, some pictures!

 

[Erich]

Here I am, schlepping its direct descendent through the high desert . . .

 

[sjmjax]

I’d be curious as to why the modest increase in size was so problematic.

Unless there were significant deviations from the usual S&W mechanism.

 

[demkofour]

Finally at long last, some pictures!

Seeing the real thing in person was incredible!

 

[Sevens]

I have to say that it was a bold choice to color the lettering in on the pistol. Does anyone have opinions on this?

On one hand, it absolutely works wonders to show off the lettering and obviously, these guns are -ONLY- for show. We benefit from this treatment, look at how well we can see the lettering!

On the other hand, the colored in lettering is not "as shipped." And though it will clean out, well again, these are not your average guns here, so cleaning these rollmarks out, well I would not want to do it. These are white glove pistols.

 

[cougar015]

I have to say that it was a bold choice to color the lettering in on the pistol. Does anyone have opinions on this?

On one hand, it absolutely works wonders to show off the lettering and obviously, these guns are -ONLY- for show. We benefit from this treatment, look at how well we can see the lettering!

On the other hand, the colored in lettering is not "as shipped." And though it will clean out, well again, these are not your average guns here, so cleaning these rollmarks out, well I would not want to do it. These are white glove pistols.

The gold lettering really stands out but I'm in agreement with you and would hesitate to fill in the numbers and letters on high end guns.

 

[cougar015]

Thanks for giving us such great pics of these for comparison and reference - can't imagine what they were trying to get for 1210!

Suffice it to say there are brand new cars out there that would cost less.

 

[MOONDAWG]

Unicorns of the S&W variety do exist

 

[demkofour]

Unicorns of the S&W variety do exist

This week’s past SWCA symposium was full of them!

 

[DARE]

So looks like 18 guns manufactured. 8 prototypes X130-136 & 141. 10 production guns in the 1200 range and Rich knows 8 of those numbers. 16 of the 18 numbers are now known. We have pictures of three guns. Have seen pictures of the X gun log book. Probably the log book would confirm the prototype numbers. I have learned a lot from this thread. Much appreciate the contributors.