What's has been the hardest S&W for you to find

[glenncal1]

5" pre 27

Guys- I know where one is for sale. Not mine, on consignment at my FFL. PM me for info

 

[Tunachaser]

I can't seam to find the realy great deal at a Fl pawn shop..

 

[redsfan2]

The one that I haven't been able to find is a lot more common than most of the ones mentioned ... I've looked for a 2 1/2" model 19 for about the last year or so with no luck at all. I finally saw and bought a model 66 which I think is a great gun .... but its not a 19.
Having said that I do have a 3" model 28 with a round butt .. and a CS45 that I pretty much bought right on the spot. Since neither one is real common, I guess I can't complain about the 19 ......but I'm still looking.

 

[rfo1]

I've been searching for a 4 inch 657 for a long time.They just don't appear for sale up here.

 

[mkk41]

A 3in factory nickeled Model 19. I know they're out there. I held one.

 

[29-1]

Nickel 5 screw 4 inch pre-29, 8 3/8ths 5 screw pre-29 that were originally shipped in these configurations. If I find either before I leave the planet, I'll figure I won the lottery. Not certain either were ever made though, maybe the 4 inch nickel gun but probably not the long tube, unless S&W had some old 5 screw frames laying around in 1958 and stuck a long barrel on one of those. One can dream
Chuck

 

[jdickson397]

S&W-Keeper

There are several 547's on GunBroker. At the moment they may be the rarer 4" version but I have seen a couple of 3" versions on that site very recently. The 547"s show up regularly on GunBroker. I have a 4" version and really like it.

 

[1950jcb]

TL Target

Geez, Chuck, I thought you'd mention the elusive stocks you've been searching for. Finally got the .44 3rd Target and the RM, so the only thing left on the short list is a TL Target (discounting the 5" 29s and 6 1/2" 29-1s that some guys are hoarding)--Kevin, if you're listening, you too. Don't know why everyone says the 6 1/2" 27-2s are hard to find--I must have lucked out on those. I will agree that the Pres are easier--also more expensive--but the toughest for me was the 27-1 in 6 1/2". I bought the only one I've ever seen for sale, and paid a ton---but not as much as the fabled Fugate Bros. 3 1/2", though. WOW.

Jim

 

[Mule88]

I had a chance to buy a 5 inch 29 about 25 yrs ago and passed on it. One of my many regrets of gun buying.

 

[29aholic]

Nickle Pre-Model CM 22 (Pre-18), to beat Chuck and Bill in finding the 4" 5 screw nickle 44 magnum (sorry guys), nickle 2" Detroit PD M&P (Pre-Model)

 

[29-1]

Nickle Pre-Model CM 22 (Pre-18), to beat Chuck and Bill in finding the 4" 5 screw nickle 44 magnum (sorry guys), nickle 2" Detroit PD M&P (Pre-Model)

Curtis, that's a race you'll win every time. I don't believe there is a nickel 4 in 5 screw out there but again, I didn't think I'd ever see an 8 3/8ths 5 screw turn up either and it looks like one just has. I'd like to read the letter on that one.
Chuck

 

[Club Gun Fan]

For me it was two guns. Revolving Rifle sn 1. Which I had to take out a loan for. The second one I still don't have, but, I am waiting. That one will have to remain a secret.

 

[29aholic]

Curtis, that's a race you'll win every time. I don't believe there is a nickel 4 in 5 screw out there but again, I didn't think I'd ever see an 8 3/8ths 5 screw turn up either and it looks like one just has. I'd like to read the letter on that one.
Chuck

 

[S&W_aussie]

Here in Australia they are ALL hard to find!

 

[TheHobbyist]

An unported, original, classic hunter.

Any nice or shooter condition K22 (or model 17 or 18).

A RM less than 3K that is nice....yea, I know.

 

[SuperMan]

Model 57 Silhouette...they made two and one was cut down to 6"...

Model 57 5"...I have see Doc's so I know at least one is out there...

Model 57 4" made in 1964... Just a good shooter grade gun to go with my 6". I could have bid on Bill Jordan's original gun but decided not to go to the auction. Leroy Thompson bought it and have been kicking myself ever since...

A gun that I looked for a long time for was a Class A engraved 57 4"...saw a few 6" guns around but never a 4"...finally found one in blue and later another in nickel...both made in 1980 just like my blue 57....

...one can dream....Bob

 

[S&W 45 Colt]

four inch kit gun 22lr

Blue or stainless, shooter not collector grade, and a 1076 shooter grade. I have simple tastes and a low budget. But no luck finding either of these. I am sure that there will always be another S&W to look for, as there always has been. Best of luck to all of you in your particular searches.
S&W 45 Colt

 

[Gordylew]

The one gun on my wish list today, because tomorrow I'll want something else also, is a Model 25 in 45LC in a 4" nickle. I don't go into shops with a wish list. I go in looking for deals on any N frame. I figure any N frame that I can get a deal on will not be one that I regret not buying. lol

 

[Green Frog]

Right now it's a post-War .38 Terrier (with original I-frame, not improved.) Of course as soon as that one shows up, I'll have a "next big deal" that I just won't be able to live without. It might be a nice pre-War .32 HE Target, or then again, it might be...

Froggie

 

[roaddog28]

I have three revolvers I am hunting for. First I would like to find a M&P pre 10 4 inch vintage 1950 or a combat masterpiece pre-15 4 inch 1950 vintage. This is my birth year. Next is a model 10-6 4 inch 357 magnum. Last one would be a model 13-2 3 inch to go with my model 13-2 4 inch.
Regards,
Howard