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rfo1 said:
This one isn't nearly as ancient as my S&W Pre 29 but I'll throw it into the mix for your enjoyment. This King Cobra snubbie dates to 1989 and it is one of my favorites. I doubt a lot of these found their way into Canada before the 12-6 ban of 1995.The gun shipped with rubber grips with Colt medallions but I've since added these factory combat grips. I much prefer the looks and feel of wood over rubber. ;)
Rick rfo1


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Dad has the same.
 
rfo1

I couldn't agree with you more: wood grips on a revolver is just the way
nature intended it - no other substitutes will do.:) Another fine looking piece by
the way.
As for the model 10, well if I could find one with a serrated front ramp like
the 64's I might consider it, but only as a matching piece to the 64, because I
doubt that they, the Model 10, will ever be collectible and I'm fairly sure that
whatever I found would probably need restoration. But a matching set would
be nice, wouldn't it?
I appreciate your concern about my box dilemma, however I've located some
on Gunbroker.com, as you've described, but I think I'll approach S&W first
and maybe they can put the appropriate labeling on it as well - I can actually feel
my credit card statement getting thicker. Thanks for the concern though.
 
rfo1 said:
This one isn't nearly as ancient as my S&W Pre 29 but I'll throw it into the mix for your enjoyment. This King Cobra snubbie dates to 1989 and it is one of my favorites. I doubt a lot of these found their way into Canada before the 12-6 ban of 1995.The gun shipped with rubber grips with Colt medallions but I've since added these factory combat grips. I much prefer the looks and feel of wood over rubber. ;)
Rick rfo1


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I like it! I have a soft spot for the little guns.....:D
 
Brutus said:
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Next in line, my S&W 25-2.

PS: The Heavy Duty came about, due to a request from US police officers who fought increased violent crime during the Depression Era.
The regular M&P .38 Special, was perceived as not powerful enough (158 lead RN @750 fps) for use against gangsters who wore body armour, and the police bullets could not pierce auto bodies, of getaway cars. (not my words, this is well known to be the stated cause) S&W and Remington teamed up to provide a better launch vehicle/fodder, for increased velocity/pressure. S&W merely used the 44 frame, chambered in 38 Special (38-44, 38 Super Police, 38 High Velocity) using the hotter 38-44 ammunition produced specifically for this early N-frame sixgun. 1150 fps IIRC, using 158 weight?? Dimentionally 38 Special & 38-44 cartridges look exactly the same from the outside. It goes without saying, that 38-44 ammunition, should never be used in a less sturdy revolver, not designed to fire this higher pressure round. It was introduced in 1930 or 31. One could say this 38-44 Heavy Duty, was the "first magnum."
The next logical step up in velocity, was the 357 Magnum introduced in 1935, chambered in the S&W Registered Magnum revolver.
As well as the Colt New Service & Single Action Army sixguns.
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I have the pre 25 version of that revolver, the "Model of 1955". Nice gun. - dan
 
I hope you're happy.

rfo1 said:
358BLR-
Your Model 64 is a timeless classic. I think those four inch pencil barrel S&Ws are awesome. Ever thought of getting a Model 10 in the same configuration? It would make a great companion. You mentioned earlier needing a box for it. I'll put the feelers out and see what I can find.Yours would be a blue two piece box from the Bangor Punta era.They aren't that difficult a find.
rfo1
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Thanks rfo1, I hope you're happy now, after you put that Model 10 bug in my
brain I started looking around the internet to you know "Just see what's out
there" and I was actually having a pretty hard time finding a "Blued Twin" for
my 64. Then, Lo and Behold, just listed this morning at Marstar, the perfect
match in "As New" condition just sitting there waitng to be adopted. I don't
suppose you can guess who bought it? The fellow I talked to didn't seem to
think it had the original box and papers though - the story of my life.:)
 
358BLR,
Hehehe-- sounds like we're both suffering from the same sickness. :D My buddy calls it "GAS" - gun acquisition syndrome. Let's face it--there is no cure !
Congratulations on your new find. We'll need to see some pictures after it arrives.
Rick
 
rfo1:
Oh don't worry, you'll be seeing some pictures and some may be on the EE
because I think I might shed a few - I've got way too many as it is, now which
ones I wonder????

Dan: I checked out the the SWCA and you were right on the money guy.
Thanks
 
NAA said:
I always thought that 'rfo1' must have a magic camera as he always manages to bring out the nicest features when he takes pics of his stuff... :p

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NAA.
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My 2nd Colt Python had an exceptional blue on it, and after I sold it I was told some had what was classified as a 'Colt Royal Blue'. The Python I presently have, although older, has nowhere near the same quality of blue.

I have recently came across a 'goodie' and although at present I have few real details, hopefully in the not too distant future, I'll get more. After a quick look, it seems to be a 1908 Bergmann-Bayard in 9mm. I've hunted around and although the picture below isn't exactly the gun I've been looking at, this is what it looks like.

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rfo1 said:
This four inch 5 screw Pre 29 would be my most valuable collectible, especially to American collectors. I have had it factory lettered and it was shipped to Longueuil,Quebec in March,1957.Estimates are that less than 500 four inch, 5 screw Pre 29 guns left the factory before the changeover to the four screw Model 29 later that year. I was fortunate to purchase it several years ago from another forum member.Unfortunately the factory case, tools and papers are long gone.
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Yes, the 4" pre-29 is a rare one alright. The cokes alone are worth at least $350 or more. There was a nice pre-29 case on ebay about one week ago. It may have been for the 3 1/2". The correct screwdriver is an expensive item as well.

A 4" pre-29 sold on Gun Broker, not as nice as yours . http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=147529370

Here's one of mine that's a tad rare . . 5 screw pre-27, 5" barrel

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A few more N-frames . . 8 3/8" pre-27. 27-0, 28-0, another 28-0, 4" 29

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Two more 5 screws . . 1946-1947 K-22, one line address, ejector rod knob and barrel cut-out and a 1954 K-22. Both are pre 17's.

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rfo1 said:
358BLR,
Hehehe-- sounds like we're both suffering from the same sickness. :D My buddy calls it "GAS" - gun acquisition syndrome. Let's face it--there is no cure !
Congratulations on your new find. We'll need to see some pictures after it arrives.
Rick
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I definitely have G.A.S :redface: - Jeff/1911
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Not trying to highjack the thread but a couple of quick items concerning 'triple-locks', manufactured between which dates and what calibers?
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I suggest that you go to the S&W collector's site and post the question there. Actually, the info is probably already posted there.

That Bergmann-Bayard is very cool.

I like the 5 screw pre 27, I have one with the 3.5" barrel, not as nice condition though, it's a shooter. My 6.5" Outdoorsman is also a 5 screw gun, now that I think of it. - dan
 
Rod,
That's a very impressive collection of older Smith and Wessons. They are all very handsome guns.
Thanks to the link to the 5 screw Pre 29 on auction.Mine is not far away in serial numbers- about 1,000 earlier.My guess is that the stocks have been altered on the auction gun.The bottoms appear to have been rounded- possibly to remove chips and earlier damage.
rfo1
 
Johnn Peterson

Now that's an interesting looking animal, I can't say that I've seen or even
heard of it before. When you get more info, I'm definitely interested in hearing
more about it and if you pick one up, then we must have pictures. Lots of
pictures.:D

You'll have to excuse my ignorance, But I don't even know what a "Triple Lock" is.
 
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Rod

Buddy, do you like live next to a Smith & Wesson plant?
That's is quite the collection you've got going there, I'd trade my 4.2" GP100
for that Pre-27 in a heart beat. (hint, hint) :D
 
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