.38 Special
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I have a soft spot for .44 and .45 caliber revolvers with fixed sights - the classic "fighting revolvers" of the old Border Patrolmen and Southwestern lawmen, among others. In my opinion the 3rd Model Hand Ejector "Wolf and Klar" guns in .44 Special are the archetype. I have never been able to find one in my price range, so have had to make do. These are the best examples in my collection.
The first one is a 21-4, nickel plated, .44 Special, from the S&W "Classic" range. It is one of my problem children that came from the factory with significant issues. Most of them have been fixed, but some things - like the rough bore and the round butt - are what they are.
This next gun is a 22-4 in .45 ACP, another "Classic" detailed on StrawHat's thread by the same name. Also a "problem child".
My best example of the breed is this Model of 1950 Military, 5", .44 Special. It is all original, shipped in 1956, and in very good condition except for some rust pitting on one small bit of the cylinder. In a way, I really like that rust spot, as it allows me to shoot the gun as much as I want without worrying about collector value!
At any rate, these are what I have. I still keep an eye out for a Wolf and Klar gun. Meanwhile, I'd love to see some more pictures!
The first one is a 21-4, nickel plated, .44 Special, from the S&W "Classic" range. It is one of my problem children that came from the factory with significant issues. Most of them have been fixed, but some things - like the rough bore and the round butt - are what they are.
This next gun is a 22-4 in .45 ACP, another "Classic" detailed on StrawHat's thread by the same name. Also a "problem child".
My best example of the breed is this Model of 1950 Military, 5", .44 Special. It is all original, shipped in 1956, and in very good condition except for some rust pitting on one small bit of the cylinder. In a way, I really like that rust spot, as it allows me to shoot the gun as much as I want without worrying about collector value!
At any rate, these are what I have. I still keep an eye out for a Wolf and Klar gun. Meanwhile, I'd love to see some more pictures!
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