The First 44 Magnum by S&W

[Narragansett]

I just spit coffee on my keyboard......that's truly funny.

Nice to have a laugh once in a while.....Thanks

 

[delcrossv]

Amazing length the factory did to spare this Iconic Masterpiece from the .........Must shoot every gun regardless fraternity.

Function, my friend, is the difference between a firearm and an objet d'art.

 

[Laketime]

Function, my friend, is the difference between a firearm and an objet d'art.

I'll pass that along to my colleague in NY who brokers priceless Swords.

 

[delcrossv]

I'll pass that along to my colleague in NY who brokers priceless Swords.

Aah, but they could still function as swords, yes?

 

[fishwishin]

Perhaps the revolver of all revolvers- beautiful!

I just made this my new desktop screen...

 

[mrcvs]

Where is this revolver today?

 

[29aholic]

Where is this revolver today?

It is (or was last I knew) in Doc's collection. I have actually had it in my grubby little hands at the Tulsa get together.

 

[Doc44]

I have had it in my collection for about twenty-five years. The stocks were carved by Alvin White and the ivory diamonds were inlaid by him.

Bill

 

[lowgun]

Is it really rendered inoperative?

 

[Doc44]

lowgun...S121836 was made to be a show and promotion sample only. It was never heat treated and cannot be fired.

Bill

 

[Eddietruett]

lowgun...S121836 was made to be a show and promotion sample only. It was never heat treated and cannot be fired.

Bill

Maybe a stupid question, but how would a gun like that compare in value to a similar vintage one that was shootable? I've never seen a gun before that was designed not to shoot. I find this very interesting. Did S&W produce any other models in the same fashion?

 

[Shark Bait]

Super cool, Bill. Thanks for sharing that true piece of real S&W history!

 

[delcrossv]

lowgun...S121836 was made to be a show and promotion sample only. It was never heat treated and cannot be fired.

Bill

Ok, now that makes sense.