Let's see some Kit Guns!!!!!!!
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Deer Hunter
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What makes a "kit gun" a kit gun?
Deer Hunter, here a quote that i took from Chuck Hawks' website: "Also compact, but not intended as hideout guns, are the "kit guns." Also sometimes called "trail guns," these are compact frame .22 revolvers with longer barrels than a snubby, and often adjustable sights. These kit guns are intended to be carried in a backpack or slipped into a tackle box, equally ready for an impromptu plinking session or an emergency".
additionaly, quoted from another article, "These are small, easy to pack, easy to shoot revolvers."
additionaly, quoted from another article, "These are small, easy to pack, easy to shoot revolvers."
Shade00
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I wish I had a kit gun. 
Been waiting for the right deal on a S&W Mod. 34 or 43.
Been waiting for the right deal on a S&W Mod. 34 or 43.http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&page
Mine is a S&W Model 317, 3 inch barrel, Uncle Mike's grips and holds 8 cartridges.
My husband has an OLD model Ruger Bearcat.
Catherine
Mine is a S&W Model 317, 3 inch barrel, Uncle Mike's grips and holds 8 cartridges.
My husband has an OLD model Ruger Bearcat.
Catherine
Fabulous guns....
I've collected and shot S&W's for way too long
Well past 25years and somewhere onto 50....There is no finer double action kit gun then the named guns, and that extends into some of the Model numbered guns....
Nice pic, me likey
Giz
I've collected and shot S&W's for way too long
Well past 25years and somewhere onto 50....There is no finer double action kit gun then the named guns, and that extends into some of the Model numbered guns....Nice pic, me likey
Giz
Boxhead
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Here's a couple of mine.
A 22.
And a 32.
A 22.
And a 32.
MCgunner
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It's not a Smith, but it sure is accurate.
Ala Dan
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Folk's when I here the term "Kit Gun", I immediately think of small frame
revolvers normally of .22LR caliber such as Smith & Wesson's model 34,
43, 63, and 317; or the Taurus model 941. Don't overlook the fact that
Colt also made a 3" .22LR blue steel Cobra, for a very short period of
time. I know, cuz I had one NIB back in the late 70's (or very early 80's)
but did not have enough gumption too keep it~! I mention these makes
and models cuz I also consider a "Kit Gun" as being something lightweight
and small enough to carry in a tackle box on fishing trips.
With that in mind, 'bout one year ago I came across a factory nickel
2" barrel S&W J-frame model 34-1; which has a square butt and is
with the adjustable sights (for those that may not know~!). It is
without box docs, but ANIB none the less. Appearance wise, it looks
like it might never have been fired; or if it has, the original owner
did a marvelous job in cleaning it up. Buying from an individual, I
probably gave a bit more than I should have; but this is a weapon
that my late father always sought for himself. OTD price was a
firm $350; and I was willing too pay it in memory of him~!
*FootNote- when I get the chance, I will post pics of this great
little "safe queen"; as it joins my S&W 4" 19-3, S&W 10-5 (from
between 63-65), a 2" second series Colt Detective Special (from
1971); and 2x blued second series Colt Detective Specials (from
1966), along with a highly polished 2nd series (early post 1973)
Colt Agent in that roll.
revolvers normally of .22LR caliber such as Smith & Wesson's model 34,
43, 63, and 317; or the Taurus model 941. Don't overlook the fact that
Colt also made a 3" .22LR blue steel Cobra, for a very short period of
time. I know, cuz I had one NIB back in the late 70's (or very early 80's)
but did not have enough gumption too keep it~! I mention these makes
and models cuz I also consider a "Kit Gun" as being something lightweight
and small enough to carry in a tackle box on fishing trips.
With that in mind, 'bout one year ago I came across a factory nickel
2" barrel S&W J-frame model 34-1; which has a square butt and is
with the adjustable sights (for those that may not know~!). It is
without box docs, but ANIB none the less. Appearance wise, it looks
like it might never have been fired; or if it has, the original owner
did a marvelous job in cleaning it up. Buying from an individual, I
probably gave a bit more than I should have; but this is a weapon
that my late father always sought for himself. OTD price was a
firm $350; and I was willing too pay it in memory of him~!
*FootNote- when I get the chance, I will post pics of this great
little "safe queen"; as it joins my S&W 4" 19-3, S&W 10-5 (from
between 63-65), a 2" second series Colt Detective Special (from
1971); and 2x blued second series Colt Detective Specials (from
1966), along with a highly polished 2nd series (early post 1973)
Colt Agent in that roll.
bayouboy
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Colt's Kit Gun, a Cobra .22 (1961).
yakkingallover
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Thanks all just found a new niche to fill. It seems almost mandatory to have a kit gun now. Before this thread that term meant nothing to me, but now I will be seeking a .22 revolver and some nice leather. Thank you again.
Shade00
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I am so jealous of you guys. I have been trying to get my hands on a S&W or Colt .22 but can't find an affordable one. Looks like I might have to do a little trading...
Ala Dan
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Great pic of a nice weapon, bayouboy my friend~!
It looks exactly like the one I previously owned; even tho' it was
from the first series Cobra's its-self, it was much later in life but
still NIB when I found it. You know what, like other's I wish I had
it back~! :banghead: Enjoy-
It looks exactly like the one I previously owned; even tho' it was
from the first series Cobra's its-self, it was much later in life but
still NIB when I found it. You know what, like other's I wish I had
it back~! :banghead: Enjoy-
CajunBass
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The Single Six might be a tad large for the classic "kit gun" but the Bearcat certainly fills the bill. I carry mine almost every day around the "compound" here. Handy little gun to have.
All dressed up in their Ruger COWS holsters.
Those Smith and Wesson and Colt's are nice.
All dressed up in their Ruger COWS holsters.
Those Smith and Wesson and Colt's are nice.
Some mighty pretty pictures since I last read this thread! Thanks! Woo hoo!
CB, I adore your holsters too! SWEET!
My husband has a nice holster for his old model Bearcat too!
Catherine
My kit gun is the S&W Model 317 - 3 inch barrel.
CB, I adore your holsters too! SWEET!
My husband has a nice holster for his old model Bearcat too!
Catherine
My kit gun is the S&W Model 317 - 3 inch barrel.
fecmech
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I've had this one over 30 years. Had to put the Jpoint on it cause sights get a little fuzzy now!
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