Green Frog
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That sums it up for me… no matter how many of them were originally produced, if I decide I want one it instantly becomes rare and hard to find! Did I mention costly?
Froggie
What are the rarest Smith wheel guns?
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That sums it up for me… no matter how many of them were originally produced, if I decide I want one it instantly becomes rare and hard to find! Did I mention costly?
Froggie
According to all the vendors at our local gun shows, just about all of them are "rare"......
As an aside (not a S&W) I missed a good "mint" Jennings .25 auto some time ago, was supposedly one of Al Capone's - now that has to be one of the rare-est ever....
As an aside (not a S&W) I missed a good "mint" Jennings .25 auto some time ago, was supposedly one of Al Capone's - now that has to be one of the rare-est ever....
Pretty sure you are right, there's nothing rare about a newest (internal lock) PC M19.....
Here's a pic of three of the 1960's version..
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Here's a couple "desireable" 3" M19's from the PC
This is the original (Lew Horton) K-Comp from the PC, I'd not call it "rare", but highly desirable....
This 3" M19 should border on rare, if I could put my finger on the Lew Horton history letter - I think it has the quantity made - believe it was 50 total.
This model did not have a unique PC product code, it had a standard 2 1/2" production M19 product code, but it's definitely a PC (early) original.
The only thing "non-original" on this particular gun is the Patridge front sight (it had a ramp front sight), and the Spegel boot grips of Bolivian Rosewood.
Enjoy
This is the original (Lew Horton) K-Comp from the PC, I'd not call it "rare", but highly desirable....
This 3" M19 should border on rare, if I could put my finger on the Lew Horton history letter - I think it has the quantity made - believe it was 50 total.
This model did not have a unique PC product code, it had a standard 2 1/2" production M19 product code, but it's definitely a PC (early) original.
The only thing "non-original" on this particular gun is the Patridge front sight (it had a ramp front sight), and the Spegel boot grips of Bolivian Rosewood.
Enjoy
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Not sure about these and pics are old repost, but they seem to go well with the limited (3) Ashland's I also am fortunate enough to have.
Number produced:
Round butt- 17
Square butt- 23
Number produced:
Round butt- 17
Square butt- 23
Curry Bread
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Hah, definitely this, especially if I am at a gun show trying to to spend 50% over market price.
squidsix
Member
Thats cool, but it isnt at all what I am referring to.
3" barreled model 19 K-frame Combat Magnum. Not whatever S&W is passing off as a 19 now.
The postwar .357 Magnum Transitionals; only 142 were manufactured between 1946 and 1949. The one pictured below is the only known .357 Magnum Transitional with an 8.5" barrel and might be the only postwar N-frame .357 Magnum with an 8.5" barrel. It was a special order with bright blue finish shipped to Mr. E. F. Warner, Publisher of Field and Stream, on May 11, 1948…….
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Substitute "gun" for "coin"
"A scarce coin is– if you have the money– you would have to search your brains out to find it.
A rare coin is–if you have the money– you still can't buy it because it's just not there to be bought."
"A scarce coin is– if you have the money– you would have to search your brains out to find it.
A rare coin is–if you have the money– you still can't buy it because it's just not there to be bought."
The one's I don't own yet.
Shutthefrontdoor
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686 DX
Does this fit the bill?
Until recently, I've only read about this DX. It's a hell of a brand within a brand really, and when opportunity presented itself…
Does this fit the bill?
Until recently, I've only read about this DX. It's a hell of a brand within a brand really, and when opportunity presented itself…
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The more $$ you have, the less rare they become. Great thread btw...
New Model #3 Target #3914.
The NM #3 Target is S&W's first revolver produced with adjustable sights as standard equipment. Production began in 1887, continuing to 1910. We are told it was produced in only two calibers, 32-44 S&W Target and 38-44 S&W Target------with 2,920 in 32-44 and 1,413 in 38-44. Now these numbers, presented as absolutes, are in fact approximations; because that gun up above letters as a NM #3 Target, and the cartridge designation stamped on the barrel reads "38 WINCHESTER CTG". The acclaimed factory records are no help, because while they confirm #3914 is a NM #3 Target they stand mute as to the caliber. Now the fellow(s?) who drilled the holes in it knew what caliber it was to be, and those who stamped the caliber designation on the barrel did too. I know these things because I checked----and that's sure enough what fits in those holes. So this revolver is clearly one of one----or whatever else it might be. And whatever else it might be will remain unknown forever---or a long time----whichever comes first.(!!)
Ralph Tremaine
The NM #3 Target is S&W's first revolver produced with adjustable sights as standard equipment. Production began in 1887, continuing to 1910. We are told it was produced in only two calibers, 32-44 S&W Target and 38-44 S&W Target------with 2,920 in 32-44 and 1,413 in 38-44. Now these numbers, presented as absolutes, are in fact approximations; because that gun up above letters as a NM #3 Target, and the cartridge designation stamped on the barrel reads "38 WINCHESTER CTG". The acclaimed factory records are no help, because while they confirm #3914 is a NM #3 Target they stand mute as to the caliber. Now the fellow(s?) who drilled the holes in it knew what caliber it was to be, and those who stamped the caliber designation on the barrel did too. I know these things because I checked----and that's sure enough what fits in those holes. So this revolver is clearly one of one----or whatever else it might be. And whatever else it might be will remain unknown forever---or a long time----whichever comes first.(!!)
Ralph Tremaine
The New Model #3 in 38 Winchester. I have two. A .38 Safety Hammerless with a 1.5" barrel. Only about 20 known. Revolving Rifle serial number 1, rare because its number 1.
