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Section 8: Handguns Subject: Irwin's S&Ws Msg# 899750
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Hi Mike--wonderful to see you. You'll find many of the old CompuServe members still around here. 
I've enjoyed Colt revolvers as well as S&Ws too. I had an Army Special made in 1908, second year of production I believe. That was the predecessor of the Official Police you mentioned. Different in name only. I am surprised by the rise in prices in Colt revolvers, especially as many classic S&Ws are still affordable. I wonder if it is because Colts are not being produced anymore? (Not that S&W makes their revolvers the same as the classics, names notwithstanding!) |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Wow, haven't thought about this forum in years... Hope everyone is doing well! OK, the revolvers in that picture are: One pointing left to right is a 6" Model 19-5. At the time this picture was taken, it was my newest Smith. Starting at the top and going clockwise: Model 042 .38 Special. A never cataloged limited edition apparently came about from a batch of misfinished guns. Model 1917 Brazilian edition, .45 ACP. Model 24-3, .44 Special. It was set up for target work by someone who knew exactly what he was doing. Model 58, .41 Magnum. Model 28, .357 Magnum. Model 19-1, 4" .357 Magnum. That was my first Model 19. Since I took this picture 12 years ago I've added several S&Ws, including a Model 12 square butt snub 2", a Model 37 3", a Model 30 snub in .32 Long, and a few others. Oddly enough, I've also started adding Colt revolvers. I'm up to three right now, a 6" Official Police .38 Special, a Police Positive Special in .32-20, and a Police Positive in .32 Colt New Police. |
