Got a S&W 4 screw K38 Target Masterpiece

[AdAstra2009]

Nice, I like it.

[k9870]

Sweet. Whenever I see a new smith, I see a great functioning machine. But when I see an old one, well, Its a beautiful work of art. I see a "pre combat magnum" k frame 357 in the gun library that just calls to me

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by k9870

Sweet. Whenever I see a new smith, I see a great functioning machine. But when I see an old one, well, Its a beautiful work of art. I see a "pre combat magnum" k frame 357 in the gun library that just calls to me

I understand. I really do. Today I dropped in at a local gunshop (not the pawnshop) to get some ammo and snapcaps. They had a 5 screw S&W Highway Patrolman (pre-Model 28) from 1954. One of the first ones. Boy oh boy. But I was strong and walked away.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by Checkman

I understand. I really do. Today I dropped in at a local gunshop (not the pawnshop) to get some ammo and snapcaps. They had a 5 screw S&W Highway Patrolman (pre-Model 28) from 1954. One of the first ones. Boy oh boy. But I was strong and walked away.

How much was the Highway Patrolman?

[Nyles]

Very nice - I actually really like the Target Masterpiece, I love the look of the old-style Partridge sights. Need some wood grips on there though!

I definately get the appeal of "niche" collectibles. My taste is guns is often the subject of jokes at work. My personal favorite was "Yeah, they're actually discontinuing the 7mm WSM. Which means Nyles will probably buy one."

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

How much was the Highway Patrolman?

They wanted $800.00. It was in really good shape and had the old S&W smooth target stocks.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by Checkman

They wanted $800.00. It was in really good shape and had the old S&W smooth target stocks.

I've seen Model 27's for much less

[Yournamehere]

Right, but it's a pre-Model 28, as in older and built in fewer numbers, so it will command more money.

I get the niche collectible deal too (92SB and a 6" Model 19, anyone?). Also lol @ Nyles' joke, I make the same one about myself sometimes, craving a Pre-B CZ 75 and a no-dash Model 60.

As far as S&W guns go, I won't buy one that was made after the 90s (around the time they changed to the floating firing pin and the use of MIM parts), partly because I think the guns they made before then were better made both in terms of aesthetic beauty and quality craftsmanship (older ones have always felt and functioned better in my experience), though modern production ones are definitely tanks, if not superb shooters. Then, of course, is my opinion on deleting the firing pin on the hammer. I have no idea why they did it, but it's one feature that defines a S&W over a Colt or other types of revolvers, and I always felt that was wrong of them to do that.

Also, seconded as far as what Nyles said, you need to put some wood on that thing, but you also need to send the Pachmayrs to me as I want a knockaround grip for my K frame. : D

Oh yeah, you just missed a Python at my store. Immaculate condition, wood grips, nickel plated, 1600 dollars. The fuck, Colt.