The Masterpiece Trifecta

[Green Frog]

Green Frog

I have the M&P trifecta. I got lucky on finding the .32 and I bid a lot more money than I wanted to on the .22.

This deserves its own thread with pictures we LOOOVE pictures!

Froggie

 

[RKmesa]

With all the Trifecta discussion, there are also the:

1. The Narrow Rib Trifecta, including the large knob subset.
2. The Wide Rib 5-screw Trifecta
3. The 4-Screw Model Numbered Trifecta
4. etc...

This is a fun area of collecting. And to all those who have amassed any of the Masterpiece Trifectas, A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!

 

[NavySCPO]

"Fecta Mania"

Now you guys are just being mean...Trifecta, Quinafecta, Hexafecta...Perfecta...

And you know full well I don't have enough funds or time left on this earth to begin to get them all. (and if my wife knew what I paid for this trio my time on earth would be shortened...significantly!

But it sure is fun trying...

 

[brick]

Green Frog

Posting photos is above and beyond my capabilities to do so I don't post any. Sorry.

 

[Green Frog]

Green Frog

Posting photos is above and beyond my capabilities to do so I don't post any. Sorry.

If you need help posting pix, I would be glad to provide it. In a pinch, you can even e-mail them to me for posting.

If you have pictures in your computer you wish to post, it is simple to go to the "Go Advanced" mode, then click "Manage Attachments" "Choose File" and "Upload." Once the desired file shows up (as a sort of yellow label) finish your post and hit "Submit Reply." If I can do it...

Froggie

 

[Richochet]

NICE!

NICE! Congratulations and Happy Holidays!

 

[les.b]

Congratulations, Danny, and thanks for sharing with us!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[kmyers]

Nice Smiths and collections of Smiths.

 

[Green Frog]

Green Frog

Posting photos is above and beyond my capabilities to do so I don't post any. Sorry.

Here ya go! From left to right: .22 (Model 45), .32 (unmarked), .38 (Model 10-7)

 

[Obe]

.32 S&W Long M&P 5"

How rare/scarce is the 5" version of the .32 M&P? (C 69xxx.)

 

[NavySCPO]

K32 Letter

As promised, I posted the 1955 K32 letter request to Roy almost exactly 6 weeks ago just after I bought it and it came in today, not too shabby at all considering 2 of the biggest holidays of the year are mixed in there. Thank you Roy!

Sadly nothing spectacular in the letter, but I thought it interesting that 1) it was a single gun shipment, which I guess isn't all that surprising given the small numbers produced; and 2) the price difference of 1 cent on my K22 from 1953. The 1953 K22 was $43.65, and the 1955 K32 had increased $43.66...inflation I guess.

BTW the K38 shipped in late 1949 and was billed at $39.69.

 

[NavySCPO]

That's a nice trifecta or "perfecta".

So if I understand correctly, the three ribs are three different widths, and are a matching weight set.

Did the K22 letter indicate the .5" target hammer was originally ordered on it? Because if not, I'd swap it out for the original short action "fish hook" hammer. And have a completely matching threesome.

Excellent idea Hondo44...a little simple gunsmithing and they match! Really does make them look better, thanks again for the suggestion.

And as an added bonus, it now fits nicely in the Bianchi holster I bought for it, wouldn't snap closed with the Target Hammer. All set for a walk in the woods and some plinking!

 

[jtcarm]

Very nice.

I love speed hammers & diamond grips.