S&W N-Frames

[natedog]

I know very little about S&W revolvers. What model numbers encompass the N-frames? I really, really like the look of the large framed, older blued S&Ws with wood grips.

Oh yeah.

 

[P95Carry]

Nate - to me the N frames are about the ultimate in Smith revo's. I daresay you have seen pics of mine here and there - happy to repost them if you wish.

I have two barrel lengths in M27-2 - these are 38spl/.357 mag. Then we have the M29 and M629 - the latter being stainless - and this is .44 mag.

I also have the M28 ''Highway Patrolman" which is a slightly economy version of the M27 - but not by too much.

Then for moonclip useage I have the M625 - takes .45acp. That too is stainless as against the M25 blued.

That covers some of the N frames for now - the ones I have. Tight for time so can't check on the others right now.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I really, really like the look of the large framed, older blued S&Ws with wood grips.

If you like the look of them, try shooting them—but bear in mind, eh? They tend to be highly addictive.

 

[Euclidean]

I have exactly one N frame, a model 629-4.

Ahhhhhh man... my trigger finger itches just thinking about it...

 

[P95Carry]

Hey Euc - haha - not often our paths cross over here!

 

[thatguy]

I hope I can remember these correctly. Someone will say something if I don't.

Triple Lock (aka New Century First Model Hand Ejector) .44, .45, .455
.44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model .44 Special
.44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model (aka Model of 1926) .44 Special
Heavy Duty (Model 20) .38 Special
Outdoorsman (M23) .38 Special
1917 .45 ACP
Registered Magnum .357 Magnum
Pre-War Magnum "
Pre-27 "
Model 27 (and all engineering changes) "
1950 (aka M24 in .44 Special)
Model 21 .44 Special
Model 22 .45 ACP
M25 .45 ACP & some .45 Colt
M26 .45 ACP
M28 .357
M29 .44 magnum
M57 .41 Magnum
M58 "

Then all the newer stainless guns with 6 serials, and alloy guns with 3 serials, 7 and 8 shot models, etc etc etc.

 

[DennisE]

I've had many, many handguns. Nothing surpasses the accuracy of my .357 Magnum, 8-shot, N-Frame, PC 627! Dennis

 

[BluesBear]

What model numbers encompass the N-frames?

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
57
58
520 (original not the current bastardization)
All of the above are carbon steel models

Several of the above numbers can be found in stainless steel versions preceeded by a 6 (ie 629, 657) or a 3 or 4 indicating lighweight models (ie 327PD) usually followed by the suffix PD for "Personal Defense".

Oh yeah I almost forgot, the Model 610 stainless revolver chambered for 10mm auto in moon clips.

 

[Majic]

1950 (aka M24 in .44 Special)

The 1950 models also includes the Pre-21, Pre-22, Pre-23, and Pre-26.

 

[BluesBear]

S&W refined their N-frame revolver line for 1950.
Model 1950 simply means short action/taperered barrel .44 or .45 N-frame.

There were 1950 Military models and 1950 Target models.
Of course the Military models had fixed sights while the Target models had adjustable sights.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

Don't forget the pre-numbered guns! Like the 38/44 Heavy duty (pre-20?), 38/44 Outdoorsman (pre-23?), 357 magnum (pre-27), Highway Patrolman (pre-28) and the Registered Magnum (Pre-Pre-27). Then you have the Target model of 1955 (Pre-25) and the Target model of 1950 (Pre-26?).

From 12 oclock going clockwise:
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Outdoorsman
Outdoorsman
Registered Magnum
357 Magnum (6 oclock)
Highway Patrolman
357 Magnum
45 Target model of 1955
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty

 

[BluesBear]

Inspiring assortment.

But there's not a 1917 or a .44 Hand Ejector there.

And there NEEDS to be.

That 1955 Target is SOOOOO lonely.


Or at least a 1950 Military .44 & .45.

 

[deadin]

Stand in the circle and feel nervous, very, very nervous

(you need a TripleLock in that space at the top)

Nice collection !!

Dean

 

[Quantrill]

Model 544 - .44-40 caliber Texas Sesquicentenial. Carbon Steel

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I thought about a model of 1950, but my model of 1955 has been heavily worked over and is a dream to shoot. If I find a model of 1950 in good shape I would probably buy it but I am "not looking" (as if any collector can say that).

I looked into the triple lock hard, and after a bit of negotiation passed on one. Just did not feel right and the deal seemed a bit "off" so I passed. Some day I will get a triple lock target, but again, the time has to be right.

My current goal is more outdoorsman's, I really need a nice pre-war and a pre-war shooter. 38/38-44/357mag is about my limit of "enjoyment" for shooting. You get into the 44mags and it ceases to be fun (for me), thus no pre-29's etc.

I really should get some 4" heavy duties while I am at it.

I have sort of given up on getting more Registered's. Just to expensive for my blood right now. I think we need a recession or the stock market needs to take off so they sort of come free.

 

[BluesBear]

The 1950 Military models were the fixed sight .44 Special and .45 ACP models.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

Was that not the Pre-22?

I am doing this by memory, so let me know if I was wrong on that. I tend to focus on the 38's/357's so when I get out of my area I start a guessing.

 

[denfoote]

M28-2 Circa 1976.

 

[bpisler]

Denfoote
That's nice,wishing it was mine.The
one N frame i own is a 3" 625-7 in
45 colt.

 

[HighVelocity]

Don't forget the Scandium ones like the 325 and 329.

 

[sabre]

I really, really like the look of the large framed, older blued S&Ws with wood grips.

I gotta agree with that

Model 28-2


Model 57


Of course, some of those new fangled stainless steel N frames ain't so bad, either.....

Model 624


Bill

 

[loose cannon]

just too lovely!!!if i could have only one smith revo itd be the mountain gun 629 i have now.but its a wonderfull thing i dont have to.

n frames rock!!!!!

dream n frame;a fixed sight heavy duty in stainless with hogue monos ahhsome!!! smith make me this gun and my soul is yours. jkn