Was this Barrel Cut? 1950 Target

[Dave T]

I recently sold a 5" cut down 1950 Target in bright blue on the Forum for $850. It was an excellent gun with very good finish.

And that's a bit more than the $500-$600 someone tried to say this gun is worth, now isn't it! (smile)

Dave

 

[Muley Gil]

"I've toted this'n several miles and several years ahorseback.

(Barrel & Cylinder now installed on a 27 frame)"

That's a nice one, Dave. Is that a Patridge sight modified into a ramp?

 

[keith44spl]

That's a nice one, Dave. Is that a Patridge sight modified into a ramp?

Yup, it is.


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[lowhog]

I recall Lee's thread last month showing a pre 24 4 inch, with the rollmarks on the left side being way off center.I would not say for sure it was cut after it shipped from the factory.

 

[Engine49guy]

The roll marks would be identicle as the OP's gun if this 6.5" was cut,
Notice the "N" in S&W ends even with the front of the ejector rod.

The OP's gun below, notice the whole word "SMITH" is ahead of the lug, Lees gun just has the "SM" ahead of it.

The roll marks are a bit further forward than Lees 4" which is posted below.

 

[lowhog]

I have a 4 inch pre 24 that has the sight block and blade dead flush at the muzzle.People that say there always set back are incorrect. On lee's gun the rib is recessed for the sight block Just like the one shown by the op.I say it is very possible the gun shipped with a 4 inch barrel.

 

[4-Screw]

I have a 4 inch pre 24 that has the sight block and blade dead flush at the muzzle.People that say there always set back are incorrect. On lee's gun the rib is recessed for the sight block Just like the one shown by the op.I say it is very possible the gun shipped with a 4 inch barrel.View attachment 54295

I see your point with the block, but your roll marks are centered on the pictured gun, which was my main concern.

 

[lowhog]

I see your point with the block, but your roll marks are centered on the pictured gun, which was my main concern.

4 screw,I would look at the roll marks on lee's 4 inch pre 24.I would post a link to his thread If I knew computers.Mike

 

[Engine49guy]

Lees gun below with the link to the thread .

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...nteresting-anomaly-4-inch-1950-44-target.html

Compare the relationship of the roll marks to the ejector rod tip and lug.

 

[4-Screw]

I agree 100%. "My" gun is clearly farther forward than Lee's. Thanks to everyones hard work here...posting pics...taking pictures with rulers...researching for me. I appreciate your efforts.

So, are we all agreed it was cut? Well-cut, but cut nevertheless?

 

[aphelion]

I'm a collector of shooters so my comment is from that perspective. Several have said, as a cut down gun is it only worth $500-$600. I have to wonder how your thinking works to arrive at a price like that?

A 4" Model 24-3 is going to sell for way more than that. I personally would much rather have a 5-screw than a 1980s version of the N-frame 44 Special. In my neck of the woods (OK - desert) you just don't see hardly any N-frame S&W for under $500. I'm willing to bet a 5-screw 44 Special, even a cut down one but with a 4" barrel, would not be found on a dealer's selves for much under $1000...and I bet it would sell for that too.

Dave

Speaking as one of the "shoot and abuse crowd"(?), I'd say you hit the nail on the head. But let's keep it a secret, eh? Keeps the prices the down.

 

[lowhog]

armchair gun show has a 4 inch pre 24 that was cut down from a longer barrel.The rollmarks on that gun are perfectly centered on the barrel like mine.I say anything is possible from the s&w factory.Here is a picture of the side of mine.

 

[keith44spl]

Wells,

More fodder for the grismill,

Roll marks are what they are, it seems...

From factory letter,

"Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector Model of 1950 Target,
Model, .44 Hand Ejector Fourth Model, Special Barrel
Length, caliber .44 S&W Special....The records indicate that
this handgun was shipped with a 5 inch barrel..."

I'd hazard a guess, that if this one had been special ordered with a
4 inch barrel rather than a 5 inch the rollmarks would be the same.

Jest goes to show, ya never can tell

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Engine49guy]

Just wanted to add that I posted the pictures to compare the roll marks from a known 6.5" barrel with those of a Known 4".

Im not saying the OP gun is or is not original.

 

[D R Greysun]

Just wanted to add that I posted the pictures to compare the roll marks from a known 6.5" barrel with those of a Known 4".

Im not saying the OP gun is or is not original.

And that is exactly why it would be bought as a 'shooter' without a letter!

D R