What is the oldest S&W you own? Pics please!

[Deacon KC]

I was told this was built in about 1906 or 07

 

[Win38-55]

This is my oldest S&W, a 2nd Model American, Commercial Russian Model. It's also known as a First Model Russian, or Old, Old Model Russian. The caliber is 44 Russian and it was shipped on November 29th, 1873 as part of an order of 150 units. The factory letter from Roy Jinks, also states there were a total of 5,165 commercial First Model Russians made.

 

[Kamerer]

Not that this is a competition, but that .32 of mm6mm6 is a lovely gun and a lovely photo.

here's my oldest, 1916, .455 HE Mk. II. It is also my second favorite S&W of all of mine - because I still carry it periodically and use it. I love that. It clearly has the wrong grips on it, but I'm working on that and hope to find some soon.

 

[mkk41]

My S&W US.Army 1917 , made in 1918.

 

[jimgoldth]

1905 4th target from 1920s with Stags and HBH.

 

[Duster42]

Model 1905 3rd change Target.
Shipped March 19,1914

 

[Kobold_27]

This is my oldest Smith & Wesson, a Pre War 38/44 Outdoorsman that shipped on August 4, 1933 to Union Hardware & Metal Co., Los Angeles, CA. The front sight has been modified sometime along the way, the grips number, and every time I think about letting it go, I get it out of the safe and look at the stunning workmanship that will never be again, and I put it back in the safe with a smile.

This is a great thread; thanks to all who have shared!

Best,

Michael

 

[ladder13]

Model of 1902 target, 1st change. Shipped Nov 18, 1904

SWCA 1975

 

[tjpopkin]

My oldest S&W is a .32 DA ....

Terry

 

[PZ93C]

Originally posted by Kamerer:
It clearly has the wrong grips on it, but I'm working on that and hope to find some soon.

Dude, my .455/.45 Colt came with identical stocks.

It's since changed.

1915 2nd Model in .45 Colt is my oldest S&W.

 

[Kamerer]

Originally posted by PZ93C:
Dude, my .455/.45 Colt came with identical stocks.
1915 2nd Model in .45 Colt is my oldest S&W.

The correct grips look like that, but have gold medallions and are slightly larger - those are k frame grips and slightly too small for the frame. If you have any of the correct ones, I'd be happy to trade for them or buy.

 

[JohnHenryD]

Do I get an award for oldest? Model #2 1862.

 

[PZ93C]

Originally posted by Kamerer:

Originally posted by PZ93C:
Dude, my .455/.45 Colt came with identical stocks.
1915 2nd Model in .45 Colt is my oldest S&W.

The correct grips look like that, but have gold medallions and are slightly larger - those are k frame grips and slightly too small for the frame. If you have any of the correct ones, I'd be happy to trade for them or buy.

Oh, I know they are K frame stocks. Mine came with the same K frame stocks. Kinda wierd.

Fresh out of correct ones, though. Sorry about that.

 

[fladiverbrad]

.32 D/A 4th change

 

[akfishguide]

Here is my beautiful mint 19-2. manufactured in 1962. She ain't that old but she's still a classic.

 

[JayCeeNC]

My oldest, shipped November 8, 1909.
.44 HE 1st Model, aka Triple Lock.

 

[gcrookston]

Here's my oldest S&W. I've sent away for a letter, but am guessing 1927-1929. Has what appears to be LE property #. Will be interesting to see where it's been (most recently it was a police confiscation or surplus resold here in TN).

Shot with DSC-W50 at 2008-01-17

 

[RKmesa]

Model 1905 1st change - 11/1906

 

[Raider]

My oldest: a 4" Triple Lock shipped April 24, 1917.

Charlie

 

[papabyrd]

This is my older ones the one in the uper right is a Italian copy of a # 3 in 10.35 mm.made in 1917.

 

[reldor]

S&W Model 1 Second Issue sold on August 20, 1860
and S&W Model 1 Third Issue shipped on June 5, 1871

 

[DC7]

Schofield Second Model, Commercial Variation, shipped May 1, 1877:

 

[Hoot]

.38 Hand Ejector, Military & Police First Model (Model of 1899) s/n 156xx

Shipped 04 Nov 1901 to Stauffer, Eshleman & Co New Orleans, LA.

 

[panamajack310]

Here is my 1917 S&W dated 1917:

 

[firestrat]

here's my oldest. M&P from the mid '20's

 

[Camster]

Doesn't even qualify for this section, but it is by far the oldest that I own.
A 1948 K22,engraved in Germany in the 1950s.I replaced the oversize thumbrest grips that came with it (and were made at the same time that the engraving was done) with pre-war grips so that all of the engraving would be revealed.

 

[s&wchad]

1919. This one was tortured by the British and it was on their side!

 

[S. Kelly]

I have a nickle plated break-top .38 S&W from 1906, with "Boston Police Dept" engraved on the backstrap and a Jinks letter confirming it. No pics though, but I have to get around to photographing it.

 

[rayb]

Hand Ejector Model 0f 1903-2nd Change
32 S&W Long 3.5" 1906-1909

sorry, no pix

rayb

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

Here is my oldest Smith, a Model 1899. Yes, it has been refinished. Judging from the SN it was probably made around 1901 or 1902.

Prior to finding the Model 1899, this M&P was my oldest Smith. I have not lettered it, but it was made between 1906 and 1909. And yes, it is a pleasure to shoot.