What's the oldest S&W you own?

[PALADIN85020]

The oldest I own is this Model 1902 M&P in .38 special. It may look a bit shabby, but it's priceless to me because it belonged to my paternal grandfather. He carried in a shoulder holster when he was the proprietor of a country store in Crittenden, KY. The factory letter shows it was shipped in 1904 to Belknap Hardware in Louisville, KY. I don't doubt that my grandfather bought it new from them. It's obviously been through the wringer over the years, and re-nickeled at least once.

What's your oldest S&W?

 

[Art Doc]

Not all that old but it's the oldest I have.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Probably a 5" victory, Australian military purchase, 38/200 caliber.

 

[panamajack310]

I have a rusty old 32 top break 4th model from 1907
. She is a cool little gun to look at. not bad for $89.00

 

[fyimo]

A 1943 Victory

 

[linde]

1917 . . . twas a very good year

In my current collection, the two oldest were shipped in 1917.

a 1905-4th with 4" barrel and, a .38 Regulation Police also with a 4" barrel

Russ
SWCA #853

 

[panamajack310]

I do not know why but I am starting to like the 1880-1945 revolvers. I thing that era has some sort of nostalgia for me. Maybe that is why I still carry a revolver, longing for the days of cowboys and gangsters.....

 

[cgt4570]

A Model One-Second Issue .22 from 1864

 

[DRYHEAT]

1905 Target... under construction. Olllld member of the family gave it to me.

 

[durco]

My grandfather's .32 Single Action (Model 1-1/2) Top-break. Not worth much, but been in the family a long time.....
Mike

 

[DCWilson]

A .38/44 Outdoorsman from 1933, so 75 years old. Not that ancient in absolute terms, but thankfully still somewhat older than I am.

The red ramp sight looks like an unnamed gunsmith's addition later in this gun's life. The grip adapter in the second photo is a modern reproduction, but it sure makes the gun comfortable to hold and helps with accuracy.

David Wilson

 

[DC7]

132 years old

My oldest--a commercial Schofield shipped in 1877:

 

[donaldw870]

1918

M&P 4th change Target, about 1918. Still looking for earlier M&P. -Donald

 

[twaits]

These are my oldest HEs. 1896 (shorter barrel) and 1901

I Think this is my oldest top break. .44-40 DA frontier 1896 shipped to M.W. Robinson NYC:

 

[Göring's S&W]

S&W model 1 1/2

I have a model 1 1/2 32 CENTER fire thats from the 1880s. Its a great little gun but I overlooked the barrel bulge before I got it. It functions great after all those years. That barrel bulge..... But at least I learned a valuable lesson for about $220. Its the model without the strain screw, post 5000 SN I believe.

 

[pred]

This Lemon squeezer thingy, 1891, 38 S&W,
5 shots at 7 yards. Standing

Old but still runs well.
Peter

 

[Bekeart]

My forum ID should give you a hint. Bekeart type from the 1911 production run. (aka 22/32 Heavy Frame Target)

Sold my 1896 First Model Hand Ejector a few months ago.

Bekeart

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

My grandfathers 32 long. My grandfather carried it everyday. My dad used to 'sneak it out' as a teen. Now its in my care. I had a letter done-- don't remember the year off the top of my head around 1905 production.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm163/buckeyeshooter1/1208717217.jpg

 

[H P Bushrod]

A 1905 4th change .38 made in the 1920's.

 

[bkp3gen]

My oldest--a commercial Schofield shipped in 1877:

This is a beautiful piece of history and a fine representation of a Smith from that era