The five most wanted S&W
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Now that's a loaded question. I'll guess a pre 24 or 21, the RMs, .22 outdoorsman, the Model 45, and the 6 1/2" Model 29. Well, at least I want all of them.
Cooter Brown
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I think you could say any of the K frame 22s right now.
Glad I got a couple when I did.
Glad I got a couple when I did.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
For me here its the "N" frame 357mag's I just don't ever see used ones. Even the ruger security six's in 357mag are rare too. I guess everyone is hanging on to them.
On the net the 357mag and 41mag in the N frames seem to sell very quickly too. It makes me wonder if the 41mag is gaining in popularity lately? Bill
My wish list right now is;
S&W M57 4" barrel 41mag in nickel
S&W M58 4" barrel 41mag in nickel
S&W M27 or M28 6" barrel in 357mag in blue or nickel (N frame)
S&W M29 6 1/2" barrel, 44mag in nickel
My local dealer has most of them new but the 357mag. I don't mind the key start safety.
On the net the 357mag and 41mag in the N frames seem to sell very quickly too. It makes me wonder if the 41mag is gaining in popularity lately? Bill
My wish list right now is;
S&W M57 4" barrel 41mag in nickel
S&W M58 4" barrel 41mag in nickel
S&W M27 or M28 6" barrel in 357mag in blue or nickel (N frame)
S&W M29 6 1/2" barrel, 44mag in nickel
My local dealer has most of them new but the 357mag. I don't mind the key start safety.
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novalty
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The first 5 that come to mind for me are the: 952, 52, 41, 27 and 686.
John C. Garand's single shot .22 target pistol would be nice.
"The gun from the hand of the man who made the Garand"
"The gun from the hand of the man who made the Garand"
VAdoublegunner
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Among all the great revolvers that will be suggested otherwise, I just want to throw in the Model 41, a classic 22 target pistol that stands alone in the S&W line up.
Beyond that, I wouldn't mind one of the Schofields they reintroduced around 2001.
Beyond that, I wouldn't mind one of the Schofields they reintroduced around 2001.
LoadedRound
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Hoover's RM?
HERMAN.40
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I haven't seen any model 19, 581, or 586s at the gun stores or gun shows lately.
Just my opinion here, but these are the ones that don't seem to last too long on the tables at gun shows:
1. 3.5" Model 27
2. Model 28s - either barrel length, but the 4-inchers go fast
3. 6.5" pinned and recessed Model 29 - the "Dirty Harry" gun
4. Model 19 or Model 66 2.5"
5. Any pre-war S&W in really good shape; particularly with the original box and papers
I'm only hunting for the #5 specimens now - particularly any S&W made in 1939 (hint!).
John
1. 3.5" Model 27
2. Model 28s - either barrel length, but the 4-inchers go fast
3. 6.5" pinned and recessed Model 29 - the "Dirty Harry" gun
4. Model 19 or Model 66 2.5"
5. Any pre-war S&W in really good shape; particularly with the original box and papers
I'm only hunting for the #5 specimens now - particularly any S&W made in 1939 (hint!).
John
safearm
US Veteran
.45 Schofield
.44 HE 2nd Model
Model 27
Model 29
Model 4006
They all introduced and fired a "S&W" cartridge (except the HE).
.44 HE 2nd Model
Model 27
Model 29
Model 4006
They all introduced and fired a "S&W" cartridge (except the HE).
627 snub sans lock 
About fifteen years ago I was just a little late when what was alleged to be Ed Murrow's S&W kit gun showed up in SGN. He's one of my few heroes, and I ran, not walked, to the phone. Turned out that I was about two days late and the gun had been sold.
Still looking for a nice 4" Triple Lock. The one I have is externally restored and is a nice display piece, but other than salvaging a clunker, not that satisfying.
The 3" medium weight barrel square butt Australian Model 10s are nice shooters, and I wish I had gotten one a few years back. My daughter has one and it is one nice little gun. I think I would like it better than the 3" HB RB guns.
Maybe a 15-22...
A M25 MG in the .45 ACP commemorative version would be nice.
But I'm lucky to have what I've got, and with luck will have the health to enjoy them as long as the Good Lord sees fit.
Still looking for a nice 4" Triple Lock. The one I have is externally restored and is a nice display piece, but other than salvaging a clunker, not that satisfying.
The 3" medium weight barrel square butt Australian Model 10s are nice shooters, and I wish I had gotten one a few years back. My daughter has one and it is one nice little gun. I think I would like it better than the 3" HB RB guns.
Maybe a 15-22...
A M25 MG in the .45 ACP commemorative version would be nice.
But I'm lucky to have what I've got, and with luck will have the health to enjoy them as long as the Good Lord sees fit.
feralmerril
Absent Comrade
I know frank hammer had a triplelock that seen action. I had a 1917 that I had made into a convertable 45 colt/45 acp. I also had s&w target sights put on with a nice ramp, hammer beavertailed. I stupidly traded it off. I also had the front sight with a red insert and rear white outline. I had found a brand new .455 clyinder and a extra crane. It worked nice.
rburg
Member
What I'd like best, or what other folks would like? Sorry, its more than 5.
I'd like a 4" 44 2nd model. I'm not real particular, target or fixed sight, or both.
A nice prewar K32 (as opposed to what I've got.)
I'd like a postwar transition 3rd model 44 military, just for fun.
And I'd really like a pre-model 29 5 screw 4" nickel.
Wouldn't mind a K22 Outdoorsman in Factory nickel, or even a 2nd model in factory nickel.
I'd even like one of the 38/44 Outdoorsman in alloy frame.
One of the war time production 357 mags would be nice as a conversation piece.
In all fairness, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world just for having the guns I've managed to find. They can stay in my possession until I die. Then maybe my widow will distribute them into the wind so others can find and enjoy them as much as me.
I'd like a 4" 44 2nd model. I'm not real particular, target or fixed sight, or both.
A nice prewar K32 (as opposed to what I've got.)
I'd like a postwar transition 3rd model 44 military, just for fun.
And I'd really like a pre-model 29 5 screw 4" nickel.
Wouldn't mind a K22 Outdoorsman in Factory nickel, or even a 2nd model in factory nickel.
I'd even like one of the 38/44 Outdoorsman in alloy frame.
One of the war time production 357 mags would be nice as a conversation piece.
In all fairness, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world just for having the guns I've managed to find. They can stay in my possession until I die. Then maybe my widow will distribute them into the wind so others can find and enjoy them as much as me.
Wheelgunner840
Member
When you say "The 5 most wanted", you don't specify by whom. The list for the S&W collector is much different than the list for the average guy. Many of the folks here are avid collectors with a great deal of knowledge on the subject. Then there are folks like me, with just enough knowledge to know some of the basics. So, having said that, here is my list.
(Revolvers being pre-lock, of course!)
Model 29
Model 686
Model 617
Model 27 (or mod. 28)
Model 41
Honorable mentions:
Model 19
Model 36
Just my opinion!
WG840
(Revolvers being pre-lock, of course!)
Model 29
Model 686
Model 617
Model 27 (or mod. 28)
Model 41
Honorable mentions:
Model 19
Model 36
Just my opinion!
WG840
gunnut44
Member
Lets see...
1. HD
2. 3.5" RM
3. 58
4. Pre 29 4"
5. 520
These 5 should cure the fix for a while.
1. HD
2. 3.5" RM
3. 58
4. Pre 29 4"
5. 520
These 5 should cure the fix for a while.
CAJUNLAWYER
Member
What I'd like best, or what other folks would like? Sorry, its more than 5.
I'd like a 4" 44 2nd model. I'm not real particular, target or fixed sight, or both.
A nice prewar K32 (as opposed to what I've got.)
I'd like a postwar transition 3rd model 44 military, just for fun.
And I'd really like a pre-model 29 5 screw 4" nickel.
Wouldn't mind a K22 Outdoorsman in Factory nickel, or even a 2nd model in factory nickel.
I'd even like one of the 38/44 Outdoorsman in alloy frame.
One of the war time production 357 mags would be nice as a conversation piece.
In all fairness, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world just for having the guns I've managed to find. They can stay in my possession until I die. Then maybe my widow will distribute them into the wind so others can find and enjoy them as much as me.
Have you told your wife that you and I are best buds and you want me to have first pick???
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