What are the rarest Smith wheel guns?

[Stiener]

I'm new here and wasn't sure the correct place to post this. I hope I'm in the correct forum. I have alot to learn on the Smith wheel guns! I'm asking for information from the old school collectors! What are the rarest Smith revolvers? Thanks in advance for any good information!

 

[tlawler]

Off the top of my head, I'd say it's a toss up between the Registered Magnums and the .44 Triple Locks. There are a lot of other one offs and exclusive rare pieces, especially those with provenance that would be considered the rarest of the rare, but the RMs and the TLs are the most sought after.

 

[outta_ammo]

If you go ALL the way back to the beginning, the Volcanics. 800 Small Frame, 1,200 Large Frame.

Then it varies by generation. For hand ejectors I would think actual Bekearts at about 300, and non-registered Magnums at 1,100, but this requires a much deeper dive to isolate the low volume variants.

Good topic. The tribal elders will chime in shortly.

 

[luvsmiths]

Revolving Rifles.

 

[Lonestar57]

Some that are considered rare but still out there to be found are:
Model 586 with 2.5" barrels
Model 586 with 3" barrels
Model 586 with 2.5 barrels in 38 Special caliber only.

And the money shot would be a Model 15 in Stainless Steel.

Good luck!

 

[squidsix]

3" model 19
Any model marked 26
Any model marked 20

 

[Truckman]

What are the rarest Smith revolvers?

That's simple...They are all those which have not found a cozy home in my safe yet......Ben

 

[spin132]

Haven't run across too many model 11's

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[hkcavalier]

That one .22LR N frame.

Mexican Targets.

28-1 HP.

Models 44 and 73.

M-13 Aircrewman (not the Model 13).

Model marked 20s, 21s, 22s, and 23s.

 

[photoman]

4" 327PD comes to mind.

 

[22hipower]

There are quite a few "scarce," "rare," and "hard to find" models. A couple with very low known counts are the 29-1 (only about 40 known to exist. . .so far) and the 617-6 22 LR Mountain Gun (only 35 or so known I think).

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Tom K]

1917.45ACP factory Target version. SCSW says only five made, but in forum conversation it might be ten or so.

 

[UncleEd]

I believe the .38 Special
Model 68 is at least
semi rare.

 

[steelslaver]

There is a target triple lock in 45 colt known to exist. That has got to be right up there

The N frame 30 carbines have got to be there too.

 

[clang444]

Model 73 C frame guns. Story goes most were destroyed. I saw one at a high end gun show maybe 12 or 15 years ago

 

[murphydog]

Welcome! There are degrees of rarity.

There are more than a few specials of which there is exactly one known. The .22 caliber Registered Magnum from the 1930s comes to mind.

Other guns are rare due to features such as engraving, ownership by a famous (or infamous) person, or historic provenance. These guns may have started out as rare or became that way.

Finally, there are/were regular production guns that were made in small numbers, either intentionally, as a commemorative, or as a special order from a distributor; guns that were made primarily for export and not often seen here; or that survive in very small numbers. In this last group, many guns that are rare production-wise are not necessarily highly sought-after or expensive - many commemorative guns fall into this group.

Have fun searching.

 

[mmaher94087]

I guess you'd better define 'in what era'. The 1857, .22 black powder, Model 1, 1st Issue, 1st Type comes to mind but since you ask in the 1980 to Present sub forum, I can't give you a clue.

 

[jcelect]

What are the rarest Smith revolvers?

What is your definition of rare? Pick a century from day one to present! There are rare guns in each centry! What is a rare gun to one collector hold no special place to others in their collection!
jcelect

 

[The Norseman]

S&W Mtn Gun 22lr

I think most recently, in 2016, a small run
of Rare S&W Model 617 .22lr Mountain Guns
was found.

Do a Search here on the Forum to find out
about the mystery of this MG.

 

[orbruce]

The 32 Double Action, 1st Model, only 30 were produced. Maybe one half that many exist today.

B. Mower