A couple of S&w .38 spls. old school, but cool

[Pancho_Villa]

Yeah, I got some plastic fantastics, but I like the old school stuff. Cut my teeth on my dad's service weapon a S&W Mod 28 Highway Patrolman, .357. I use to sneak it off in Jr. High along with our old station wagon to shoot old ammo dad left lying around. Love old revolvers. So, here are a couple ya might like.

This is a S&W 1905 Hand Ejector, 3rd change from around 1910. Dated by the serial # of 168,XXX. It's a 38 spl, 4 inch, 6 shot. It has the old 5 screw frame and longer action than the later model 10s & other K frames. In great shape inside and out. Great shooter. A hand tooled leather holster that came with it.

http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/thumb2_46-283.jpg (http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/46-283.jpg)

And here is it's much younger brother, a S&W Mod 10-5 from teh mid 80s. It is much the same except for the shorter action, lowered hammer spur, 2 less frame screws and newer finish. DA is smooth like the old gun. Both are .38 spls. I shoot mostly home case wadcutters outof them that I handload. However, I keep some +P Rem. 158 gr. JHPs in them for pest control around the yard. Don't feed them a steady diet of +Ps. The newer gun would probably take it, but the older one maybe not.

The Model 10-5.

http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/thumb2_46-159.jpg (http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/46-159.jpg)

[muggsy]

Nice, I'm kinda old school myself.

[AJBert]

Always love the old stuff!

[Bawanna]

Old stuff rocks!

[ScottM]

Nice! And that holster's got character!

[ltxi]

Nice! And that holster's got character!

x2....

My first revolver, tail end of the 50's, was a 4" Smith Model 10. And I'm still addicted to K-Frames, Current inventory holds four.

[Alfonse]

Beautiful guns and holster! Thanks for sharing.

[kenemoore]

Bought a model 10 for my wife several years ago. Every house should have a model 10 and a marlin model 60 as basic supplies.

[Barth]

I love the classics too.
My first handgun?
S&W 629-2 44 Mag Mountain Gun.
Later picked up a 342 ti 38 +P, 640-1 357 & 65-3 357 3" Heavy Barrel.

[Pancho_Villa]

Well, K frames are just about right for everyone. But, I managed to hang on to one J frame during aperiod of hard times. i just couldn't giver it up.

Model 60, .38 spl. Pachys on it. Have original grips. Killed a javelina in the yard with this little pistola.

http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/thumb2_143-61.jpg (http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/143-61.jpg)

Or how about a good N frame. 629, 4" .44 mag. Killed a deer withthis one...well back when I could still see the sights.

http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/thumb2_0151-62.jpg (http://www.bersaforum.com/images/1/1/8/0151-62.jpg)

[DeaconKC]

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc372/DeaconKC/002-5.jpg (http://s1208.photobucket.com/user/DeaconKC/media/002-5.jpg.html)
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc372/DeaconKC/006-2.jpg (http://s1208.photobucket.com/user/DeaconKC/media/006-2.jpg.html)
Kinda partial to older iron myself!

[Pointblank]

I've been acquiring old S&W revolvers for years. I own several dozen now. They represent the best of American craftsmanship.

[Pancho_Villa]

Nice pistolas Deacon!

[Pointblank]

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[Pancho_Villa]

Nice N frame Pointblank? Looks like a 29 or maybe a 57.

[Pointblank]

It's a rare Pre-29 Five Screw with a 4" barrel.

[Armybrat]

Gave a Model 13 & a Model 36 to one of my sons, a Model 34 to a grandson, and sold a Model 10 (6" barrel) to my brother - so I only have 3 Smiths left:

http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w349/ScoPro/Armybrat5/Guns085_zpsb3c17706.jpg

[Bawanna]

My wife's boss has a Model 19 Combat Master 6" I'm trying to lay claim too. Only seen pictures so far but it looks minty.

My semi old book puts it's value at like 350 to 425 or so. He says it's perfect but I don't know if he had the box and stuff that came with it.

We joke each other a lot, I offered him a 100 bucks, no word back yet.

Anybody know what recent values might be on these? I've given away a few also and kind of need to restock.

[Pancho_Villa]

My wife's boss has a Model 19 Combat Master 6" I'm trying to lay claim too. Only seen pictures so far but it looks minty.

My semi old book puts it's value at like 350 to 425 or so. He says it's perfect but I don't know if he had the box and stuff that came with it.

We joke each other a lot, I offered him a 100 bucks, no word back yet.

Anybody know what recent values might be on these? I've given away a few also and kind of need to restock.

Book price is just about right. I would guess @ 4 bills is fair for LNIB. Less if it has wear, no box, etc. Price is also relative to location too or how many available. Around here, not many if any. I can't find one.

Been trying ot replace at least one of 2 I had. I had to sell one kinda plain one that I bought used in a pawn shop, like new for 250 back in the mid 90s. There were plent to be had. Then I got one with all the Ts in a swap. My F in law just had to have it. So, I loaned it to him. After I sold mine and a few others during hard times, I thought I could just get that one back later. Well, a few months later he comes by asking if i had the gun cause he found the bag in his van and no gun. I asked him, "Why would I take the gun without the bag?" He and the M in law always had a bad habit of leaving their vehicles wide open wherever they went. So, I assume the Model 19 just walked off.

Yeah, I had to sell a few nice ones when I was forced to retire early. Had a 19, 15, 17, 37, 64, & a 66. Even had a Model 52 Target master auto pistol in .38 spl wadcutter only. Cried over that one, but I got what it was worth.

[Pancho_Villa]

Nice pistolas Armybrat. Been wanting a humpback S&W for a while. I had a real beater for a good while that I got off an LEO some years back. It was the Airweight model and all the finish was worn. Kinda loose too, but it worked o.k. So, I painted the frame flat black and cold blued the barrel and cylinder. It served me well for several years back in the 90s.

Guy came into a show a couple of minths back trying to sell one for 4 bills in .38 spl. It was like new, but no box or papers. I only offered him 3 for it. He wouldn't drop down a nickle. Thought the price was too close to a new one at Academy Sports. Turned out I was right.

[Pointblank]

http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13006&stc=1

[DeaconKC]

Aw PB, that is just gorgeous!

[Barth]

I love my 44 Mountain Gun.
But if I had to pick my favorite revolver?:cool:
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r678/barthunderwood/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/20150805_151320_001_zpsspm27rw0.jpg

[DeaconKC]

3" 65?

[Bobshouse]

Nice! And that holster's got character!

and a few ticks and fleas!

[Southerngunner]

Here is my latest family member not old but I still think its cool it is a S&W performance center 642 II 38 Special
http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13010&stc=1

[Baklash]

I've gotta quit looking at all these beauties. Makes me envious.:frown::frown:

[Pancho_Villa]

Muy buenas pistolas compadres!!!!!! Haven't been to a gunshow in a while. Maybe this month. Hopefully some kinda S&W will turn up.

[DeaconKC]

Muy buenas pistolas compadres!!!!!! Haven't been to a gunshow in a while. Maybe this month. Hopefully some kinda S&W will turn up.

Welcome back! Hope you are doing okay!

[Pointblank]

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[Iggy]

Pancho Villa,

That old Texas Jock Strap holster may be worth more than the post war Model 10.. Vintage leather is going the way of old S&W stocks.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/image-09-08-14-11-35-1_zpsb4a805e2.jpg
I've got lots of S&Ws, up until my wife led me down the Kahr path I carried this pre-WWI warrior everyday.

[DeaconKC]

Iggy, I want to know more about that chopped barrel in the top pic!

[Iggy]

http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12291&stc=1

Lawdy, Lawdy that's nice!!http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/i-m-jealous.gifWith Cokes to boot!!

[Armybrat]

Some nice-lookin' Smiths you guys have!

[Iggy]

Iggy, I want to know more about that chopped barrel in the top pic!

It's a long story. Check your PMs.

[Barth]

3" 65?

Yup, 3" Heavy Barrel.
Balance is absolutely perfect.
Carries like a dream.
Trigger is glassy and smooth as butter.
DA so sweet I often don't even shoot SA.

Barth

S&W M&P 65-3 3" Heavy Barrel and 640-1 snubbie
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r678/barthunderwood/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/20150805_151946_zpspolgs94k.jpg

[gb6491]

Pancho Villa,

That old Texas Jock Strap holster may be worth more than the post war Model 10.. Vintage leather is going the way of old S&W stocks.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/image-09-08-14-11-35-1_zpsb4a805e2.jpg
I've got lots of S&Ws, up until my wife led me down the Kahr path I carried this pre-WWI warrior everyday.
That is a nice rig Iggy, thanks for sharing:)
Regards,
Greg

[DeaconKC]

Barth try the Pachmayr American Legends grips on that 65, they make a K frame feel awful good!

[Barth]

Barth try the Pachmayr American Legends grips on that 65, they make a K frame feel awful good!

I've spent a boatload of money on grips.
Eagle Secret Service, Pachmayr Decelerator and Compac plus various Hogue wood/rubber grips.
Settled on Hogue Bantam for my two J Frames and Special K.
The big N Frame 629 runs Pachmayr Compacs.

Actually really like Compacs a lot on the K.
But it carries better with Bantams.

[DeaconKC]

I've spent a boatload of money on grips.
Eagle Secret Service, Pachmayr Decelerator and Compac plus various Hogue wood/rubber grips.
Settled on Hogue Bantam for my two J Frames and Special K.
The big N Frame 629 runs Pachmayr Compacs.

Actually really like Compacs a lot on the K.
But it carries better with Bantams.

Man, haven't we all spent a bunch on money on grips and holsters and cases and ammo pouches and......?

[Iggy]

Money on grips??
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/i27grips_zps2199156c.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/EDC.jpg

Nah!!! No problem with holsters either.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/Keith%20Holsters/guns%20amp%20holsters_zps23zbthm4.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/Keith%20Holsters/CommanderMagPouch014.jpghttp://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/Iggy25/Keith%20Holsters/P1010002.jpg
BBQ Rig.

[DeaconKC]

Ooh, those are fine!

[Iggy]

Thank you Sir.

[Bawanna]

Stag, Leather, and a fine 1911, be still my heart. Got a bit of a Tee Pee in my britches.

[TheTman]

After seeing such beautiful works of art in steel and leather, this was my only handgun I felt was fit to be included in such company. My '78 era Dan Wesson Pistol Pack, with 8, 6, 4 and 2 inch barrels and shrouds. Having trouble finding a nice holster that converts from 8 down to 2 inches though. :) I don't know if it's ever been fired. I bought it from the 2nd owner, and he said he never shot it, but didn't know if the original owner had or hadn't. It sure looks unfired, other than what they did at the factory. I haven't shot it, I have a couple other Dan's for shooting. I know I'd be sick if I took it out shooting and put some kind of ding or bad scratch on it.
~

[Bawanna]

I once had that identical pistol pack and don't think for a second I don't hate myself for parting with it. It was a super gun and I shot mine alot.

I think once again that's what ya call 20/20 hindsight.