What's the oldest S&W you own?

[roaddog28]

Hi,

My M&P 38 special 4 inch is my oldest. Production 1954.
regards,
roaddog28

 

[ButchG17]

1898? #1180xx

 

[Dave T]

Dave T, I guess about every variable feature on my old gun was the most common one available since the caliber is 44 Special, the barrel is 6.5", the finish is blue, and the grips are checkered walnut. She shipped to Belknap Hardware in Louisville, KY, August 17, 1914. I'm proud to be the second owner, even if the old gal is somewhat of a plain Jane.

A resident of the area of KY west of Lexington was the first owner and he did absolutely nothing with (or without) his Triple Lock to cause historians to enter his name or or to make mention of his handgun in the history books, as far as I can determine.

To this point, noteworthy accomplishments of the second owner somewhat approximate those of the first. Our crowning achievement may be that we've both owned a Triple Lock.

Bill,

At least you know the provenance of your gun. I have no idea how mine got to Arizona from Ohio, or how many stops it made in between. Still I like it and am delighted to have one, particularly one I can shoot.

Dave

 

[kraigwy]

1876 Model 3 44 Russian, (Been passed down from my Great Grandfather, to me, and soon to my oldest son)

 

[ElToro]

Yep. Worn by my Great, Great, Great Uncle. He was a Lt. with the 1st Infantry "The Big Red 1" in WWI. Gun saved his life.

WOW. now that is a cool family/gun story. ever wonder how things would be different in your family if he had been an inch to the left or right and been gut or pelvis shot assuming it was being belt worn ? yikes.

dont EVER let that one get away.

My oldest is my 19teens cut down triple lock.

 

[EvenStephen]

I guess my oldest isn't that old, a pre-27 built in 1954

 

[Brianlovescheese]

Model 1 1/2 in 32rf - doesn't fire but I do have some ammunition for it.

 

[bgrafsr]

.32-20 from 1920:

 

[james56]

Heres a few of my oldest S&W's:
S&W .38 Hammerless 2nd Mod. shipped 1882
S&W .32 DA 4th Mod shipped 1883
Left: S&W 1917, shipped 1919
Right: S&W 1917, shipped 1918