I can't believe no one has mentioned the 1851 Navy. This is a replica, but still.....
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What's the most Beautiful Revolver?
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Perfect Classic walnut magnas. Buy a silver Tyler-T grip, and the package is now complete.
Thanks Alnamvet68
. I think the new ones should come stock with the walnut grips.
mkk41
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The short barreled Model 27 must have a place in here somewheres...
Not a fan of 3 1/2in barreled 27s , but that grip is stunning!
Would look better on my 6in barreled blue Model 57!
CW Spook
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My vote would be for the Colt 1861 Navy.
I don't own one, but I'm in agreement there!
As I understand it from the retired Army MP who also retired from the Dallas Texas PD, that sold this beauty to me Lew Horton, in '82 or '83, commissioned S & W to make 5,000 of these 3" blue steel, combat grips, red ramp front sight .44 specials. It is also my understanding that he has commissioned S & W to make other "runs" of different calibers and models to his specifications over the years. I could be mistaken but I think I read somewhere that his is partial to .357 mags and .44 spl.
The man I bought it from is a collector of S & W N frames and has several Lew Horton models. I can't say how proud I am to own one of these beauties.
I had been having trouble with my hands (arthritis) and was beginning to have trouble operating the controls on my semi autos. I decide to go back to revolvers. I wanted a .357 mag or .44 special. I got a chance for a deal on the Ruger in the pics and bought it. A few days later I came across the Lew Horton. When I saw the pic the seller had posted of it I nearly fell off my chair. The guy lives 260 miles from me but agreed to meet me half way. I bought the gun and bought him a good lunch and I've been happy ever since.
I did have a time trying to get my wife to help me celebrate my good fortune but I turned on the charm and she finally accepted my story that I needed the variety in revolvers that I had in my collection of semi autos. Don't think I'll try that again though, ya know what I mean?
In the mean time I had surgery on my thyroid and parathyroid and my calcium levels are back to normal and so are my hands. But even though I am back in business with my semi autos I still keep the two beauties in the pics above in my carry rotation. I have rediscovered my love for a good wheel gun.
george minze
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There was nothing as pretty as a blue steel revolver...They worked for years, now they seem just something to remember. Served law enforcement well for years...........So sad....Hold up a blued S&W or a Colt next to a Glock...well you know what i mean.
fat tom
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This ain't mine,but it don't keep it from bein' beautiful.
f.t.
f.t.
viking jeff
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4 inch Nickle plated N frames
viking jeff
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Texas Star
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Is there no love for top-breaks here? They're not my favorite all around revolvers, but aesthetically they are certainly beautiful....
Go find my post about Wilkinson-Webleys. And I mentioned their WG models, too. They're top-breaks.
I think the 3" 629 is pretty fine.
HAWKEYE10
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I think my Colt Scout is right nice looking. It was the first gun I bought with my own money and I paid $20 for it. That was a lot of money back then. Several years later I reblued it "hot bath". Don
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Hillbilly.... Not Quite Yet
Pick one...
Ok, I'll take a 5" blue one. How quick can you get it here?
sipowicz
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I really like N-frames for looks...but the 44 mag gets my nod as there is less gap between cylinder and frame than the 357s or 45..
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Any barrel length nickel plated S&W N Frames will do. They get my juices(blood) flowing or should i say at my age they keep my blood flowing.
feralmerril
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Merwin & Hulbert gets my vote.
Snakeshift
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Can't believe that a Model 19 2.5 " hasn't been nominated yet!
1863 Remington revolver-a classic
JMHO, TACC1
JMHO, TACC1
sipowicz
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Can't believe that a Model 19 2.5 " hasn't been nominated yet!
I think that belongs in a separate category along with the Detective Special....coolest snubs....
Personally the most beautiful revolver in my opinion is the S&W 28 Highway Patrolman. Why? I simply like the satin finished blue metal. I like the magna grips. I realize it is not the most ornate revolver made by S&W. I've never had the budget to own to many of the ornate revolvers. But, as soon as I could afford to buy a new handgun, I went to Arvin's in Macon, Ga. and bought a brand new 6" 28-2 and began shooting the hound out of it. Over the years that revolver got sold off. In 2002 to it was replaced by a 6" 28-2 given to me by my identical-twin (deceased) brother. I think the target grips he'd put on the revolver make it just a little bit nicer looking. It is to my eyes a joy to behold. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.
S&W-Keeper
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Looking down the barrel of a nickle 8 3/8' model 27 is a sight to behold.
M&P Mike
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S@W 686 p . If I said anything else,,,, she would be mad at me. Awesome hand gun. :0)
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DANG Iggy!!!!!!!
You think you coulda put a little polish on that thing before showing it off!!?? LOL WOW, I brought the pic up and my screen had to auto dim to reduce the PERFECT glare!!! Very nice!! I like that front sight too........
The short barreled Model 27 must have a place in here somewheres...
You think you coulda put a little polish on that thing before showing it off!!?? LOL WOW, I brought the pic up and my screen had to auto dim to reduce the PERFECT glare!!! Very nice!! I like that front sight too........
a Glock Model 17 9mm-----------WOW, there's a BIG MONKEY banging on my front door ! I wonder what he wants ??
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