bfoster
09-11-2005, 06:22 PM
Revolvers may be passé, but here are a few Smiths:
K22 First Model (Outdoorsman), 22 Long Rifle, 1934 production
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/K22_Outdoorsman.jpg" border="0" alt="K22_Outdoorsman.jpg " />
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K22 Target Masterpiece, 22 Long Rifle, 1947 production
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/K22_Target_Masterpiece.jpg" />
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M 48-2, 22 Rimfire Magnum, 1972 production. The stocks pictured are not original. I'm a bit of a contrarian as I prefer a very high hand position for double action shooting. Unless the stock, particularly the filler and palm swell is made just right for my hand I shoot Smiths better by using a stock without a filler.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M48-2.jpg" />
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M53-2, 22 Centerfire Magnum (aka 22 Jet), 1973 production. The stocks pictured are not original.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M53-2.jpg" />
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M16-4, 32 H&R Magnum, 1989 production. The factory stocks don't fit me, hence the take-offs pictured.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M16-4.jpg" />
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M&P of 1905, 4th Change, Target Model, 38 Special, 1918 production. In revolvers chambered for this cartridge the original (pre Magna) stocks aren't nearly as bad as their reputation.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/38_M&P_4th_Target.jpg" />
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K38 Target Masterpiece, 38 Special, 1952 production.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/K38_Target_Masterpiece.jpg" />
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M&P Heavy Duty, 38/44 (an early version of the 38 Special +P+ cartridge), 1938 production. Modified, probably during the 1950's, for target use. Micro Sights and hammer/trigger package. Very accurate, but, as is the case with most revolvers so modified it's not wise to shoot them DA due to reliability issues.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/Heavy_Duty.jpg" />
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Magnum (registered), 357 Magnum, 1937 production. 8" barrel. Letters as having the King red reflector front sight and Roper stocks pictured installed by the factory.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/Magnum.jpg" />
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M57, 41 Magnum, 1964 production. An early "S" numbered revolver. The stocks pictured aren't original.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M57.jpg" />
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Triplelock, 44 Special (M&P of 1908, 44 Special), 1908 production. Modified, probably during the 1950's for the pictured Micro front sight base. I removed the Micro front sight blade and substituted another insert. I removed the Micro rear sight which was on this revolver when I acquired it, heliarced the frame, and installed a post-war S&W rear sight. I've reblued this revolver. The stocks aren't original, the first triplelocks produced didn't have the emblem. I do use Magna stocks for shooting this revolver: the old timers habitually wrapped the stocks of their 1908's and 1917's with friction tape: not to do so invites a very sore hand...
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/Triplelock.jpg" />
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M 1950, 44 Special, Factory matte blue version, 1954 production.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M1950_44_Special.jpg" />
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M24-3, 44 Special. One of the Lew Horton specials. My around the ranch carry revolver. Here, the pictured stocks work for me. Too high a hold on this revolver causes me to shoot slightly off point of aim.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M24-3.jpg" />
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M1955, 45 AR and 45 ACP (with moonclip), 1956 production. Not the original stocks.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M1955_45ACP.jpg" />
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If you liked the Smiths and would like to see a few Colts, Webleys, pistols, or long guns, let me know. It may motivate me to take a few more pics...
An overdue apology to dial-up users is given.
Bob
edit: fix links
K22 First Model (Outdoorsman), 22 Long Rifle, 1934 production
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/K22_Outdoorsman.jpg" border="0" alt="K22_Outdoorsman.jpg " />
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K22 Target Masterpiece, 22 Long Rifle, 1947 production
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/K22_Target_Masterpiece.jpg" />
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M 48-2, 22 Rimfire Magnum, 1972 production. The stocks pictured are not original. I'm a bit of a contrarian as I prefer a very high hand position for double action shooting. Unless the stock, particularly the filler and palm swell is made just right for my hand I shoot Smiths better by using a stock without a filler.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M48-2.jpg" />
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M53-2, 22 Centerfire Magnum (aka 22 Jet), 1973 production. The stocks pictured are not original.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M53-2.jpg" />
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M16-4, 32 H&R Magnum, 1989 production. The factory stocks don't fit me, hence the take-offs pictured.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M16-4.jpg" />
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M&P of 1905, 4th Change, Target Model, 38 Special, 1918 production. In revolvers chambered for this cartridge the original (pre Magna) stocks aren't nearly as bad as their reputation.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/38_M&P_4th_Target.jpg" />
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K38 Target Masterpiece, 38 Special, 1952 production.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/K38_Target_Masterpiece.jpg" />
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M&P Heavy Duty, 38/44 (an early version of the 38 Special +P+ cartridge), 1938 production. Modified, probably during the 1950's, for target use. Micro Sights and hammer/trigger package. Very accurate, but, as is the case with most revolvers so modified it's not wise to shoot them DA due to reliability issues.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/Heavy_Duty.jpg" />
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Magnum (registered), 357 Magnum, 1937 production. 8" barrel. Letters as having the King red reflector front sight and Roper stocks pictured installed by the factory.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/Magnum.jpg" />
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M57, 41 Magnum, 1964 production. An early "S" numbered revolver. The stocks pictured aren't original.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M57.jpg" />
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Triplelock, 44 Special (M&P of 1908, 44 Special), 1908 production. Modified, probably during the 1950's for the pictured Micro front sight base. I removed the Micro front sight blade and substituted another insert. I removed the Micro rear sight which was on this revolver when I acquired it, heliarced the frame, and installed a post-war S&W rear sight. I've reblued this revolver. The stocks aren't original, the first triplelocks produced didn't have the emblem. I do use Magna stocks for shooting this revolver: the old timers habitually wrapped the stocks of their 1908's and 1917's with friction tape: not to do so invites a very sore hand...
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/Triplelock.jpg" />
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M 1950, 44 Special, Factory matte blue version, 1954 production.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M1950_44_Special.jpg" />
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M24-3, 44 Special. One of the Lew Horton specials. My around the ranch carry revolver. Here, the pictured stocks work for me. Too high a hold on this revolver causes me to shoot slightly off point of aim.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M24-3.jpg" />
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M1955, 45 AR and 45 ACP (with moonclip), 1956 production. Not the original stocks.
<img src="http://www.adacomp.com/~bfoster/pics/S&W/M1955_45ACP.jpg" />
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If you liked the Smiths and would like to see a few Colts, Webleys, pistols, or long guns, let me know. It may motivate me to take a few more pics...
An overdue apology to dial-up users is given.
Bob
edit: fix links
