Your 4" N frames

[DRYHEAT]

I have another N-frame but somehow it lost 1/2" of bbl. so it doesn't qualify for this thread.

See, NOT qualified!

 

[S.B.]

Some very nice looking four inch N frames here!
Steve

 

[SS57]

Has anybody ever had two 4" N-Frames with barrels that were slightly different in length?

Yes, my M57 4 inch barrel is actually 3 15/16th and the M629ND is 4 1/8th. Side by side they look rather funny.

 

[GeorgeD]

I only have a 6" M28. Man, I feel so left out!

 

[t4terrific]

Yes, my M57 4 inch barrel is actually 3 15/16th and the M629ND is 4 1/8th. Side by side they look rather funny.

Have you ever come across an explanation for that?

I've got a pair of 4" 29-2's with a slight difference in barrel lengths, similar to what you describe.

 

[SS57]

Have you ever come across an explanation for that?

I've got a pair of 4" 29-2's with a slight difference in barrel lengths, similar to what you describe.

No explanation that I know of. Perhaps it is the Monday-Friday syndrome that you hear of in the auto industry. I always heard that you don't want a car that was built on Mon or Fri. We may never know.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Seem to recall that barrel lengths within 1/8 inch (or less than 1/4?) + or - is within specs.......

 

[S.B.]

Have you ever come across an explanation for that?

I've got a pair of 4" 29-2's with a slight difference in barrel lengths, similar to what you describe.

I'm a poor boy and never cared about such things. I've been into S&Ws for over fifty years. I mean it's steel not gold?
Steve

 

[rayb]

gun & knife

38-44, Eubanks holster, Weidsmanheil folder.
All Good field equipment.
The 4" barrels seem to be easier to use for my older eyes.

rayb

 

[iskra]

Some mighty fine guns here! My contribution below.
Legend:
Model 'pre 24, 44 Spl.
Model 'pre 21, 44 Spl.
Model 38-44 Heavy Duty
Model 29 (No dash)
Model 58


Three more unseen:
Model 'pre 28, c. 1954 - first year!
Model 24-? (1980ies era reintro) NIB
Model 520 NIB

Happy New Year!
John

 

[mbliss57]

I have 2.
A pre 29 5 screw 4"
629-4 Mountain Gun.
That is all.

 

[gatsandcoffee]

Model 28-2 and model 29-10

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[zulu 1952]

Hello,
First timer here.
I have a .357 Model 27-2 made in 1965 I believe. 4" barrel.
It was given to me by my Father-in-law some years back before he passed away.
I have never fired it yet.
A while back I was looking at it and noticed what I thought twas a crack in the frame. I joined this forum today to find out if the gun was ruined but when I look at all these pictures of other "N" frames, I see the same crack in the same place except mine looks a little rougher.
What is this? Is it safe to shoot this gun?
Thanks

 

[S.B.]

zulu 1952, Nice gun, I don't see anything wrong with it but, looks like a 5"er to me?
Steve

 

[zulu 1952]

S.B.
Thanks for the reply.
If I measure from the front of the cylinder to the end of the barrel, it is a 5" barrel. Thanks!
What is that line in the frame between the hammer and the cylinder that I thought was a crack?

 

[bruce5781]

That's the side plate.

Regards,
Bruce

 

[turnerriver]

Those are some tough acts to follow...
My model 29-2 with Keith Brown grips, the revolver was a gift from my wife some years ago. The grips were a gift from me from the last SWCA Symposium.

A model 58 in the original box.

Regards,
turnerriver

 

[rubiranch]

Those are some tough acts to follow...
My model 29-2 with Keith Brown grips, the revolver was a gift from my wife some years ago. The grips were a gift from me from the last SWCA Symposium.

Regards,
turnerriver

Looks like you made it easy to follow.

Remembering back the only 29s I have ever shot were 4"ers. Both of them.

 

[Chubbo]

Only 4" N frame

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=427617&stc=1&d=1578070985 This is my only 4" N frame. A 1965 Mod. 57-0 .41 Magnum, ser #S315430, bought used, in 1965 at OGCA Show Vet' Memorial Columbus Memorial. Paid $100.00. Shot a lot, cared for carefully.

Chubbo http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=427617&stc=1&d=1578070985

 

[StrawHat]

Since I doubt if anyone ever does a thread entitled "Your 4.5" N frames", and since these are close to 4", I will add a few quick pictures of an identical matched pair of first year 4.5" consecutive Reg# RM's (Reg# 447/448) that I just picked up. 100% original as they left the factory in August 1935 with 4.5" barrels, McGivern Gold Bead front sights, U-notch rear sights, and matching service style stocks. …

Lester gave me the perfect opportunity to post this revolver. Neither 4" nor 4.5" but a 4 1/4" Model 25-2. Factory? Nope, a custom job I had built from a 3 1/2" butcher job.

Kevin