What is your favorite antique revolver to shoot?

[762mm]

Nice... thanks for the link. Well, I guess I won't be spending 5-7k on a gun any time soon, but I wish I could. Your piece looks awesome... make sure you take a good care of her, lol! The funny thing is, I was just watching 3-10 to Yuma (the new one) - and the blond-bearded bad guy (the one that's second in command) has what appears to be one of those S&W 1st/2nd model six shooters. I wonder if that's the correct gun for the time period though or is it just another Hollywood gun-related inconsistency? I guess the movie is set to be taking place in the 1860-1870s...

Anyhow, now I think I decided what I'll be looking for. I'm positive that a S&W antique in .44 Russian is the one that meets my needs best. I just need to find one that's good enough to shoot (good mechanism and nice bore), for approx +- 1k... yeah, money's tight right now.

Once again, thanks everyone for all the input and for posting pics of your fine iron. I wish I had taken interest in these fine guns years ago, as I might've gotten some better deals than there are nowadays. Oh well... live and learn!

 

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Nice... thanks for the link. Well, I guess I won't be spending 5-7k on a gun any time soon, but I wish I could. Your piece looks awesome... make sure you take a good care of her, lol! The funny thing is, I was just watching 3-10 to Yuma (the new one) - and the blond-bearded bad guy (the one that's second in command) has what appears to be one of those S&W 1st/2nd model six shooters. I wonder if that's the correct gun for the time period though or is it just another Hollywood gun-related inconsistency? I guess the movie is set to be taking place in the 1860-1870s...

Anyhow, now I think I decided what I'll be looking for. I'm positive that a S&W antique in .44 Russian is the one that meets my needs best. I just need to find one that's good enough to shoot (good mechanism and nice bore), for approx +- 1k... yeah, money's tight right now.

Thanks again for the input everyone and for posting pics of your fine iron. I wish I had taken interest in these years ago, as I might've gotten some better deals than there are nowadays. Oh well... live and learn!

That Weasely Blond guy in the NEW 3.10 to Yuma (second in Comand ) had a set of Schofield Revolvers. they had the improved latch but were very simlar to 38 55s S&W really.
Cept they Shoot the 45 Schofield Round (a slightly shorter 45 Colt) i have two of em and the Latch is way better than any other S&W top break!

Im pretty sure they Were Repos but hard to tell for sure (in the movie)

 

[Win 38-55]

Anyhow, now I think I decided what I'll be looking for. I'm positive that a S&W antique in .44 Russian is the one that meets my needs best. I just need to find one that's good enough to shoot (good mechanism and nice bore), for approx +- 1k... yeah, money's tight right now.

In the new 3:10 to Yuma, they did a very good job of using period correct firearms, which is the primary reason I liked the movie. Given that we know it takes place after the Civil War/War of Northern Aggression (take your choice) and especially given that there is an established railroad, it would likely have taken place in the late 1870's. The S&W Schofields came out around 1875. My particular sixgun has a factory letter that indicates it was shipped in 1873.

If you want an antique 44 Russian for a low price, then your best bet is to a) go for the antique version of the 1st model DA (double action). Of all the antique S&W top breaks, the DA is the easiest and cheapest to find. Still, I don't think you'll get one for less than $1,500, unless it has been refinished or something like that. b) bid in a Rock Island Auction. There is a big one coming up in December. I've gotten a few good deals through RIA.

 

[762mm]

In the new 3:10 to Yuma, they did a very good job of using period correct firearms, which is the primary reason I liked the movie. Given that we know it takes place after the Civil War/War of Northern Aggression (take your choice) and especially given that there is an established railroad, it would likely have taken place in the late 1870's. The S&W Schofields came out around 1875. My particular sixgun has a factory letter that indicates it was shipped in 1873.

Nice... I liked the guns in the movie very much, which reinforced my need for an antique six-shooter. The only gun-related part of the movie I hated was the fact that the kid (who had a long range capable Winchester rifle) did not pick off the bad guys from a distance (a rooftop or other) & therefore hasn't saved his father before he got shot & killed. The only guy he might've had a real problem with was the caveman-like guy with that scoped rifle - but that's why he should've tagged him first. If done under the right circumstances, he could've had them all without even being shot at (ie. from a higher ground located behind the bad guys & while they're shooting forward to mask his own shots).

If you want an antique 44 Russian for a low price, then your best bet is to a) go for the antique version of the 1st model DA (double action). Of all the antique S&W top breaks, the DA is the easiest and cheapest to find. Still, I don't think you'll get one for less than $1,500, unless it has been refinished or something like that. b) bid in a Rock Island Auction. There is a big one coming up in December. I've gotten a few good deals through RIA.

Yeah, I will go for the 1st Model S&W D.A. as soon as I have some spare cash on hand, but I'm a bit concerned about buying it from the States. I am concerned because many of our customs agents do not know their heads from their behinds and because a lot of american gun dealers/brokers aren't any better when it comes to dealing with Canadians. Having said that, if you ever happen to come across one for sale at a reasonable price, please shoot me a PM (I don't even mind if it's one of the Belgian copies either)... I would be very grateful for that. Thanks!