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I'm very glad I looked through this thread! I needed to refresh my mind on what truly good looking revolvers are like!
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sgt127
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How about a gold box 3 1/2" .357 magnum posing with a Randall 15?
25-5 with a Lum tanto?
3" 65. Those were ragged target grips I cut down to banana grips. That, right there, is one of the finest fighting handguns S&W ever made in my opinion. I carry one pretty regularly and (the only time I've done this) I have a spare in the safe.
25-5 with a Lum tanto?
3" 65. Those were ragged target grips I cut down to banana grips. That, right there, is one of the finest fighting handguns S&W ever made in my opinion. I carry one pretty regularly and (the only time I've done this) I have a spare in the safe.
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Those sure are pretty old smiths.
I think bluing looks it's absolute best when the edges of the frame are just slightly worn, makes it look like highlights on the lines of the gun and it's extremely attractive. The lighting on the penultimate photograph of post 24 is a great example of that look.
I think bluing looks it's absolute best when the edges of the frame are just slightly worn, makes it look like highlights on the lines of the gun and it's extremely attractive. The lighting on the penultimate photograph of post 24 is a great example of that look.
Elkins45
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Can beat up working guns play?
Model 67
3" and 4" Model 10's from the Victoria, Australia police.
A horribly abused but still functional 38/44 Heavy Duty
Model 67
3" and 4" Model 10's from the Victoria, Australia police.
A horribly abused but still functional 38/44 Heavy Duty
sgt127....You are right in everything you said, but I'm a 1911 Junkie. It is by far my favorite weapon. By having no use for the Lg revolver, what I mean is I find them bulky to carry. When I don't carry my 1911, I carry a little model 38 Bodyguard. My all time favorite is a 4in. 25-5 45LC. and a close second is that model 27 in a 3.5in barrel.......HINT HINT Sarge.
^^^^^^^^^^^^Nothing wrong with honest wear.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^^^Nothing wrong with honest wear.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Thanks to all for the nice photos. I especially like Sgt. 127's Model 15 Randall knife.
Just for those who don't know, a Model 19 is built on S&W's medium frame. The L-frames are medium large, and N frames are large. I don't know what the .460, etc. are called. X-frames, I think. I truly have no use for those. If I can't handle things with a M-629 .44 Magnum, I think a rifle is in order.
BTW, my overall favorite S&W is probably the M-66 with four-inch barrel. I think it's an outstanding all-round revolver if you don't shoot full .357 ammo a lot. And it can be concealed under a coat. I use a Bianchi Shadow holster for that. Smaller guns are more convenient for concealed carry, but the K-frame Smiths will work, depending on how you have to dress.
Did anyone else notice that the Victoria, Australia cop guns have a sq. butt on the three-inch and round butt on the four-inch? Seems they'd have gone the opposite. Maybe being Down Under warped their perspective.
Just for those who don't know, a Model 19 is built on S&W's medium frame. The L-frames are medium large, and N frames are large. I don't know what the .460, etc. are called. X-frames, I think. I truly have no use for those. If I can't handle things with a M-629 .44 Magnum, I think a rifle is in order.
BTW, my overall favorite S&W is probably the M-66 with four-inch barrel. I think it's an outstanding all-round revolver if you don't shoot full .357 ammo a lot. And it can be concealed under a coat. I use a Bianchi Shadow holster for that. Smaller guns are more convenient for concealed carry, but the K-frame Smiths will work, depending on how you have to dress.
Did anyone else notice that the Victoria, Australia cop guns have a sq. butt on the three-inch and round butt on the four-inch? Seems they'd have gone the opposite. Maybe being Down Under warped their perspective.
fireman 9731
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I just had to wipe the drool off the keyboard.....
Elkins45
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They had round butt and square butt 4" guns, but all of the 3" guns I saw were SB.
Both came from Buds and both flavor of 4" gun are still available.
CH47gunner
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You guys are killin' me - beautiful revolvers.
While I don't consider K frames "large" frames, here are a few N & K frames.
Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman
Model 624 LHS
Pre-Model 28, 5 screw, Highway Patrolman
Model 629-4
Model 629-6 Classic 5"
Model 10-5's
Model 66-4
Model 19-3
Model 19-6
Model 17-4
While I don't consider K frames "large" frames, here are a few N & K frames.
Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman
Model 624 LHS
Pre-Model 28, 5 screw, Highway Patrolman
Model 629-4
Model 629-6 Classic 5"
Model 10-5's
Model 66-4
Model 19-3
Model 19-6
Model 17-4
CajunBass
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Iggy said:
Those are nice.
ggy said:
Oh...that one too.
the Real Alpo
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I like that 45 whachamacallit.
Also a 45. 1918-vintage 1917. The bottom one, of course, not the 32 HE up top.
Also a 45. 1918-vintage 1917. The bottom one, of course, not the 32 HE up top.
Cocked & Locked
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Classic K-frames
S&W 10-5 6" .38 special with Sambar stag grips.
S&W 10-5 2" .38 special
S&W 19-2 2.5" .357
S&W 66-no dash 2.5" .357
S&W 66-4 4" .357
S&W 15-4 4" .38 special
S&W Victory Model .38 special
S&W 15-3 4" .38 special (wearing same stag as model 10 in first three pictures)
S&W 10-5 6" .38 special with Sambar stag grips.
S&W 10-5 2" .38 special
S&W 19-2 2.5" .357
S&W 66-no dash 2.5" .357
S&W 66-4 4" .357
S&W 15-4 4" .38 special
S&W Victory Model .38 special
S&W 15-3 4" .38 special (wearing same stag as model 10 in first three pictures)
texasred777
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Wow! What a nice collection of pictures! I hope I haven't ruined my keyboard with all the drool I've been dripping on it!
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