S&W Model 1950
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gotboostvr
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I'm a big fan of 45acp N frames. I really like my 625JM.
Driftwood Johnson
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I have a Model 1955 Target Model. The difference being the Model 1950 has a tapered barrel, the Model 1955 has a heavy barrel. Mine left the factory in May of 1955. It is unusual in that it has smooth Rosewood grips.
Very wide .500 Target trigger and .500 wide target hammer
Accurate? You betcha. More accurate than me.
If I came across a nice Model 1950 I would be hard pressed to pass it up. By the way, although this model is designed to use half moon clips, I don't have any. It fires standard 45 ACP ammo just fine without clips, you just have to poke the empties out with a stick. Or, you could shoot 45 Auto Rim in it.
I have a Model 1955 Target Model. The difference being the Model 1950 has a tapered barrel, the Model 1955 has a heavy barrel. Mine left the factory in May of 1955. It is unusual in that it has smooth Rosewood grips.
Very wide .500 Target trigger and .500 wide target hammer
Accurate? You betcha. More accurate than me.
If I came across a nice Model 1950 I would be hard pressed to pass it up. By the way, although this model is designed to use half moon clips, I don't have any. It fires standard 45 ACP ammo just fine without clips, you just have to poke the empties out with a stick. Or, you could shoot 45 Auto Rim in it.
I have a Model 1950 Military and a 25-2 (Model 1955 Target). Used to have a 1950 Target. The 1950 is a lighter revolver and in competition it is noticeable, especially at the end of a match. I sold mine to fund the 25-2.
If you decide to pass on that 1950 Target, pm me where it is.
Kevin
If you decide to pass on that 1950 Target, pm me where it is.
Kevin
Speedo66
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Are the 1950 and 1955 based on the N frame?
I have no use for one whatsoever.
That said, I can easily imagine my coming home with one.
The 1955 would most probably be better at the range. But given the choice, I would likely choose the 1950, if both were in the same condition.
A call to El Paso Saddlery would follow within the day
Yes, Speedo, they are N frame.
That said, I can easily imagine my coming home with one.
The 1955 would most probably be better at the range. But given the choice, I would likely choose the 1950, if both were in the same condition.
A call to El Paso Saddlery would follow within the day
Yes, Speedo, they are N frame.
So how'd you end up with a spare cylinder ?
The guy I got it from is a pretty handy gunsmith.
When he obtained it from an estate It had a 6 1/2” barrel that apparently had some bluing salts left under the front sight. It caused some rusting at the muzzle. He cut the barrel back to 5 ” and moved the sight back.
He then had it nickel-plated by a well-known outfit.
While all of this was going on he fitted the spare cylinder too.
When he obtained it from an estate It had a 6 1/2” barrel that apparently had some bluing salts left under the front sight. It caused some rusting at the muzzle. He cut the barrel back to 5 ” and moved the sight back.
He then had it nickel-plated by a well-known outfit.
While all of this was going on he fitted the spare cylinder too.
Indeed.
I mentioned the 1950 Military. Here is a couple of photos. The Model 1950s ( in 45 ACP) were continuations of the 1917 Army but with the post war improvements, including but not limited to, improved hammer block, better sights, and the new short action. Kevin
adcoch1
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That would be perfect with a lanyard ring...
Master Blaster
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My understanding is that a model 1950 Target is a pretty rare gun.
I have a model 25-2 which also says model 1955 on the barrel and I have a 22-4 which has the model of 1950 on the barrel.
Most early 5 screw Model 1950's were fixed sight taper barrel guns, and they are even rare and expensive. Apparently they also made some 25-2 guns in the 1970s that said model of 1950 on the barrel....But they are also expensive and somewhat rare.
The 22-4 was a re-release in the Early 2000's (2002?) some had the Ugly Thunder Ranch Logo in gold on them. Mine was a later one with no logo and 5 screws, and the hole.
Mine is a 4" fixed sight taper barrel. It is very accurate and has a really nice polished blue finish, a fifth screw (really its a 4 screw).
Smith & Wesson continued the tradition of putting a name on the barrel of these .45 acp revolvers even after model numbering started.
So is your 1950 a re-release, a 25-2 or is it and original 5 screw hammer on the firing pin vintage gun?
I have a model 25-2 which also says model 1955 on the barrel and I have a 22-4 which has the model of 1950 on the barrel.
Most early 5 screw Model 1950's were fixed sight taper barrel guns, and they are even rare and expensive. Apparently they also made some 25-2 guns in the 1970s that said model of 1950 on the barrel....But they are also expensive and somewhat rare.
The 22-4 was a re-release in the Early 2000's (2002?) some had the Ugly Thunder Ranch Logo in gold on them. Mine was a later one with no logo and 5 screws, and the hole.
Mine is a 4" fixed sight taper barrel. It is very accurate and has a really nice polished blue finish, a fifth screw (really its a 4 screw).
Smith & Wesson continued the tradition of putting a name on the barrel of these .45 acp revolvers even after model numbering started.
So is your 1950 a re-release, a 25-2 or is it and original 5 screw hammer on the firing pin vintage gun?
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entropy
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Get it. The only .45 ACP revolver I want more is the Colt 1917, and that only because I love Colts and the WWI &II history. But the 1950 Target is only bested by the 1955, IMO.
peacemaker45
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Smith could definitely build lovely guns when they put their mind to it, then. I've got a Model 14, made in 1959. It's the K Frame cousin of the 1955, and a beautifully fit and finished revolver.
Very much like that except for the stocks, mine has flat sided S&W Combat stocks, and my barrel says 45 not 357. Overall appearance of the gun itself is nearly identical.
Dave
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