Okay, just play along on the “if I were adding to the collection” mentality
OK
For my Fantasy Collection of only one Model for each frame size, let's start with the Tip Ups.
Top to bottom, a Model #2, Old Army, 32 Rimfire. Three Pins, six inch barrel. The most common variation.
Next down, a Model #1 1/2, Old Model, 32 Rimfire, in keeping with the frame style of the Model #2.
At the bottom, Model #1, 2nd Issue, 22 Short, in keeping with the frame style of the other two.
Now let's move on to Top Breaks.
We'll start with 32 caliber, as there were no 22s.
We'll have to have a 32 Single Action. Yeah, there were some models with trigger guards, but I think the spur trigger models are the most interesting.
While we're still in 32 caliber we will have to include a Safety Hammerless (Lemonsqueezer). I think the best choice would be a little Bicycle Revolver so we can protect Daisy from ruffians and stray dogs while we cycle through the park on our bicycle built for two.
Next on to 38s. The Fantasy Collection will have to include a Baby Russian. That's all there is to say about that.
And we'll have to include a 38 Double Action because I like them so much.
And finally, while still in the #2 size, we will have to include a Perfected. I used to think they were silly, with their redundant Top Latch and Thumb Latch. You have to remember to activate both at the same time in order to open it. I used to think they were silly, but they have grown on me. This nice blued one with a 3 1/4" barrel will do nicely.
Then we'll move on to Number 3s. Which one to include as our only representative? There were five different models, the American, the Russian, the Schofield, the New Model Number Three, and the 44 Double Action.
I guess if I have to choose just one, it would be the New Model Number Three. We'll choose a blued one with a 6 1/2" barrel chambered for 44 Russian.
Oh, what the heck, we'll include a Russian too. The frame size is the same, but the shape is different enough that I think we can call it a different frame. We'll choose a 2nd Model. Chambered for 44 Russian of course.
And if we've gone down that road we might as well include a Schofield too, huh? The frame is different than the other two. We'll choose a 1st Model, because they were the coolest. Chambered for 45 Schofield of course.
And what about a 44 Double Action? The frame is pretty different on that one too, yes? We'll choose a blued 44 one chambered for 44 Russian. Maybe we'll substitute an old dime for the front sight.
Gee, my Fantasy Collection is getting pretty big already.
I wonder if we should include Single Shots too?
Nope, this collection is only revolvers.
Too bad.
I guess it's time to move on to Hand Ejectors.
We'll start small, with the tiny M frame Ladysmiths. I think a blued 2nd Model with a 3 1/2" barrel will do for our Fantasy Collection. Seven shots, 22 Long only.
On to I frames.
I'm only allowed one? What to choose, what to choose....
If I'm only allowed one, I will choose a blued 32 Regulation Police, with a 4 1/4" barel.
Next on to J frames.
Sorry, no 357 Magnum J frames for me, too much recoil for my dainty hands. And although the 22/32 Kit guns are nice, if I am only allowed one J frame it will be a Flat Latch Model 36, Chiefs Special.
Now it gets really tough. K frames. So many to choose from. 22s, 32s,38s, 357 Mags. Fixed sights or adjustable.
This is really tough.
I think if I had to choose just one K frame, it would be a.................................................................
Model 14-3 with a six inch barrel.
L frames. Not really too crazy about them. Maybe one. A Model 686-6.
N frames.
Another tough choice.
But I think a Triple Lock would win out. Definitely a 44 Special. Probably a nice well worn blue one like this.
X Frames?
Nope, there would be no X Frame Smiths in my fantasy collection.
