N framed 38's and well maybe a 357 for good measure

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Peter M. Eick

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Just some shots of the Pre-numbered N frames. I really need to update these pictures. I am at least 30 guns out of date now. Maybe that is what I will do this afternoon now that the lawn is mowed.
 
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This is a real unique one. A light lug 38/44 Heavy Duty. I think one of 2 known to exist but I would have to look that up to be sure. Look at the lug and notice that for an N frame it looks like a K frame and not shrouded.

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Another oddball. 1939 Prize gun from Camp Perry. A 357 Magnum Registered Mag. Speced out by the winner with a box.

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How about a 1940 38/44 Outdoorsman with its original box and factory target. Not many of those around.

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How about a couple of 5" 38/44 Transitionals. I really need to get a shot taken with my 4, 5 and 6.5" transitionals and my couple of 38/44 Trans OD's.

So to my friend who asked I post some N frame picts does this work?
 
You have a beautiful, and most enviable, collection. And, a true collection in my estimation, rather than my "accumulation."

Your posting is greatly appreciated.

Bob Wright
 
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The less common barrel lengths for the Heavy Duty.

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My first 38/44 Heavy Duty. A first months production with original ivory grips. Dang hard to shoot well.

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I do shoot mine. 50 shots, 15 yrds offhand.

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50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand.
 
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50 shots, 15 yrds offhand.

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50 shots 15 yrds offhand (pre-28 by the way)

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50 shots, 15 yrds, offhand (pre27 8 3/8")

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50 shots, 15 yrds offhand (Registered Magnum)

Thank you for the comment above. I appreciate it. I should go shooting today but it is just too dang hot.
 
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That light lug .38/44 Heavy Duty reminds me of my Model 58 that I use to have. Great gun along with another .41 Magnum I had many years ago; a 4" Model 57. Thanks for sharing the photos of your vast armada of N frame .38s, along with the occasional .357 for good measure!
 
That collection....

.... It's like being pistol whipped by Barney Fife, Joe Friday, Bill Gannon and Harry Callahan, dying, and going to revolver heaven.

Nice.
 
Jeez, that photography is nice and to scroll through it is a treat. Thank you to the OP and the contributors to this glorious revolver picture collection!! That is a BEAUTIFUL set of finely blued beauties :D
 
So to my friend who asked I post some N frame picts does this work?
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Absolutely!

Thanks Peter, outstanding collection and pictures. I have serious 38-44 envy. Love all the variations in barrels, ribs, sights, grips and all over time. I wish Id been smart enough to realize how unusual the one 38-44 I owned was. Pre-war, special order adjustable sights with ivory bead front, 5". I traded it to a guy that collected Smiths. HE appreciated it, and told me about the special features.
 
That's an impressive collection Peter.

BEA u tiful!!

Of all the revolvers on planet earth, there's just something about S&W's, especially the older one's that gets my attention. And you Sir, have about the nicest collection I've ever seen.

Thanks for sharing.

GS
 
Wow.

Green with envy, me.

Very nice collection, sir. Excellent.

I have a nickel 5-inch 38-44 circa 1932 that I've worked up a duplicate .38 High Velocity load for with cast 160-grain SWCs and 2400 for a measured (average) velocity of 1150-1160 fps. It's nearly a match for modern .357 ammunition in that bullet weight. Model 10s need not apply.
 
Peter,
Great to see you updating the pictures.. What a wonderful collection..

Have the papers for my adoption gone thru yet???:evil:
 
Thank you for the comments.

One of my friends on the forum asked that I post some pictures of the N frames which is the why of this post. I know it is just sort of dump out there of a bunch of shots but I hope I met his request.

No Iggy, no adoptions right now. Given the state of the economy I am working to just try and put food on the table today. This is more a testament to the "good times".

Tuner. You hit my target exactly with your load. I am for the same velocity out of my 5" HD's and 1175 to 1200 out of my 6.5" OD's. I do it with 4756 since I have about 48 lbs of it. I stocked up last year and bought every 8 lb jug I could find. I use it in the 38/44 and 38 Super loads.
 
Awesome collection! While the quantity is undeniably impressive, the condition of your revolvers are even more so.

I have come to really appreciate the Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman over the last couple of years, as apparently have others if the rise in prices are any indication. At this point my meager collection consists of a post war transitional 4" Heavy Duty, a pre-war 5" Heavy Duty, a post war transitional Outdoorsman, and a pre-model 23. I want more of them, but it is becoming harder to find them in good condition without paying out the nose.
 
Those are some beautiful guns from long ago. I have only one gun that is near that age, a Colt Officers Model Target in .22 rf from 1930 (first year offered).
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Peter M. Eick, I hate you. ;)
You, sir have one helluva nice collection.

I'd love to have a 38/44 HD and a pre model 23 38/44 Outdoorsman.
 
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