[Gator]

Both these came into the local shop on consignment. They are old cop guns and show it, but that's just what I like. First is a 1905, fourth change made in 1934.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/Galt38/m_p1934.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/Galt38/m_p19349.jpg

Not bad for $270. Next is a 2" made in 1948, it was a little more...$330.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/Galt38/IMG_19272.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/Galt38/IMG_19262.jpg

Love those classic Smiths! I'd rather have these than brand new S&Ws any day.

P.S. There goes my "tax rebate!" :D

[dhoomonyou]

very well spent.

[Brian Williams]

Nice. I would love to find a nice 1905 4th change with a round butt and a 5in barrel.

[DougDubya]

Sometimes, you really just cannot top the original.

Those old beauties are a joy!

[Old Fuff]

Be aware that the snubby is a so-called “transitional,” meaning that it has the pre-war long action combined with the post-war hammer block – the best of both worlds. These are no longer common, and the 2-inch length is particularly scarce. The long action revolvers either have, or can be tuned to have, what many believe is the best double-action trigger pull ever offered on a production revolver – it’s a combination of design and skilled hand fitting. Your other revolver has the long action, but not the positive hammer block.

[GunNut]

Congrats, great looking guns.

[Gator]

Thanks for the info Old Fluff! The trigger pull on the snubby is rather heavy at the moment and could do with some work. It is nice to know its potential. :)

[Old Fuff]

First thing - it should be detail striped, cleaned and lubricated. It could be that this hasn't happened since the 1940's. Then, because it's a long action you can play with the springs, but just a little bit. From the point of hand-fitting the older revolver is even better, but it too needs a good cleaning and lubrication.

Cowboy loads - made for the SASS bunch, are usually loaded with 158 grain lead bullets @ 760 FPS out of the 4-inch barrel, and will likely shoot to the point of aim at about 20 yards. Same with the snubby.