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    Pictures of the ladies in my Harem!

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    Posted · Edited by Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663

    What are the differences in the model 19's (i.e, -3, -4, -5, -6)?

    Model 19

    • 19 (1957): Stamping of model number.
    • 19-1 (1959): Change extractor rod, right to left-hand thread.
    • 19-2 (1961): Cylinder stop changed, deleted triggerguard screw.
      • (1963): Introduce 6" barrel.
      • (1963): 50 manufactured with 2.5" barrel, serial range K544672–K544721.
      • (1966): Introduce 2.5" barrel as standard.
    • 19-3 (1967): Relocation of rear sight leaf screw.
      • (1968): Delete diamond-insert grip.
    • 19-4 (1977): Change gas ring from yoke to cylinder. (Not really an "improvement". It did make it slightly easier to clean if there was heavy leading, but basically was a cost-cutting measure.)
    • 19-5 (1982): Eliminate cylinder counterbore and pinned barrel; small change in cylinder length to 1.62".
    • 19-6 (1988): New yoke retention system; radius stud package; floating hand; hammer nose bushing.
      • (1992): Blue finish only is catalogued.
    • 19-7 (1994): Change to Uncle Mike's Combat synthetic grips; drill and tap frame; change extractor; change rear sight leaf.
      • (1995–96): Delete square butt features.
      • (1996): Discontinue 6" barrel production; begin shipments in blue foam-filled plastic cases.
      • (1997): Change to MIM thumbpiece; ship with Master trigger locks; change to MIM trigger.
    • 19-8 (1998): Change in frame design: cylinder stop stud eliminated; eliminate serrated tangs; change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin; change internal lockwork, September 1998.
      • (1999): Discontinue 2 1/2" barrel.
      • (1999): Nov - Model 19 discontiued.

    Gun show musings

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    Posted · Edited by Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663

    I was at a gun show yesterday and spent some money. Gun shows are no different than gun stores and for that matter the SASS wire there are some knowledgeable people and some that would like to impress you with what they have to say. The best medicine is to chose whom you listen to unless you just want to have some fun and lead them on. I rarely buy anything at the shows but looking is often fun for me. Yesterday I purchased a Smith hand ejector in what is known as a 1917 in 45 acp this is a interesting gun and is marked as a 1937 Brazilian contract gun which are not rare but not plentiful either. The U.S. Army contract guns ended with serial number 169959. This specimen serial is 167*** which places it as being made in 1918/1919 but while it sits within the Army serial numbers it has no Army or Brazilian proofs. None of this is particularly unusual both Smith and Colt have a number of guns that fall out of the serial number ranges but interesting to me anyway. It has been refinished and the bore is nice so I'll shoot it and generally enjoy a classic. Oh ya, paid $475 for it you can buy it on gun broker for $600 to $1400 isn't life strange sometimes? Also bought two military ammo cans $9 they want $17 at the gun store.

    REB, you might want to make sure it wasn't converted to .45 Colt.

    Gun show musings

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    There are real experts at the larger shows, but their n6mbers are dwindling. I do not visit smaller shows. Armslist, Gunbroker, Gunsamerica and others are replacing the gun shows, in my opinion.

    I agree, but I suspect many of the bidders on those websites are buying the guns just to resell at gun shows. I don't have a problem with that, but it might explain why those websites sell guns at much lower prices than those sold at gun shows.

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    Speaking of Retirement...

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    Posted · Edited by Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663

    Loophole,

     

    I moved from Alabama to Arizona after I retired for three reasons.

    1. Love the southwestern desert.

    2. Both the wife's and my families live in California. Arizona isn't California, but it's closer to California than Alabama.

    3. My wife wanted to move there. My lady had followed me all over the world during my military career and the following civilian career. I told her when we retired, I'd follow her wherever she wanted to go. And I did. After all, I do live in Sharon's house. :ph34r:

     

    The house we moved to was the one my wife chose. After our house in Alabama sold, I told Sharon to go to Arizona and find the house she wanted. I stayed in Alabama and worked on the punch list. She picked one a little smaller, but just the one she liked...and, I must say I like it too! ^_^

     

    We don't snowbird.

     

    What could go wrong if the wife is happy? I determined I'd be happy whatever we did.

     

    Hope all your retirement dreams come true. Mine have. :)

    Pictures of the ladies in my Harem!

    in SASS Wire Saloon

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    Kitty

    Model 34-1 "Kit Gun"

    .22 Long Rifle

    Mfr date: 1978

    I bought Kitty brand new in 1978 for my wife to shoot. Kitty has a little honest wear on her from being carried during camping and hunting trips. Kitty here is shown with her original grip panels, but I replaced those originals with Altamont grips as I felt her original grips a bit too small. Either way, she's a joy to carry and shoot.

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    Pictures of the ladies in my Harem!

    in SASS Wire Saloon

    Posted · Edited by Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663

    Below are pictures of the ladies in my Smith & Wesson harem. Most of you know that I have an affection for S&W double-action revolvers. And like many of you, I name some of my guns. So let me introduce you to my S&W ladies: Nikki, Kitty, Polly, Maggie, and Bertha. ^_^

     

    Please share pictures of your Double Action Revolvers!

     

    Here's a picture of all five (5) of my S&W ladies together. All these ladies have the great S&W actions! :wub:

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    Nikki

    4th Model "Pocket Pistol"

    .32 S&W

    Mfr date: 188?

    I bought Nikki from a pard at a CAS match to be used in the pocket pistol side matches. Before I bought her, this ~130-year-old lady had been recently nickeled with hammer and trigger blued. She also appears to have got some new grip panels. Nikki may have a few years on her, but she's looking good now!

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    Kitty

    Model 34-1 "Kit Gun"

    .22 Long Rifle

    Mfr date: 1978

    I bought Kitty brand new in 1978 for my wife to shoot. Kitty has a little honest wear on her from being carried during camping and hunting trips. Kitty here is shown with her original grip panels, but I replaced those originals with Altamont grips as I felt her original grips a bit too small. Either way, she's a joy to carry and shoot.

     

    See Kitty's pictures in the next post. Edit won't let me add her pics. :angry:

     

    Polly

    Model 15-4 "Combat Masterpiece"

    .38 Special

    Mfr date: 1980

    I just got Polly a few days ago to replace a 15-3 I had let go back in 1973. Back in the days before the big migration to semi-autos, the "Combat Masterpiece" was the revolver carried by many police officers and the US Air Force issued many Model 15s to pilots and airmen.

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    Maggie

    Model 19-3 "Combat Magnum"

    .357 Magnum

    Mfr date: 1972

    I bought Maggie in October, 2016. Always admired the "Combat Magnum" and finely broke down and bought one. I don't think I've ever shot any handgun better than Maggie. She is deadly! What an absolutely excellent revolver is the Model 19; possibly the pinnacle of all S&W revolvers.

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    Bertha

    Model 625-9 "Mountain Gun"

    .45 Colt

    Mfr date: 2005

    Bertha is my biggest handgun on that S&W N frame. My wife gave me Bertha as a gift. I had mentioned that since I reloaded .45 Colt rounds for Cowboy Action Shooting, I would like to have a S&W double-action revolver in .45 Colt and use it as my night stand gun. She asked me, "Wouldn't the Rossi (2-inch barrel .38 Special) you keep in the night stand stop the bad guys?" I told her, "Yes Doll, it probably would stop them, but a .45 would have them going the other way!" I get a lot of fun shooting my Cowboy loads though Bertha, but she is loaded with stouter factory rounds while sitting in my night stand. I'm going to dress her up some with new Altamont grips that I now have on order.

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    Well friends, there's my little harem of S&W double-action revolvers. Not the biggest S&W revolver collection, but I sure get much pleasure from these ladies! ^_^

    Look at what I brought home today. A S&W "Combat Masterpiece"

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    Well look what I brought home today for 4 C notes. I just took possession of this beautiful little gal; Model 15-4 (mfr 1980) with target hammer and target trigger. She came with her original box, all papers, no tools. I am hard pressed not to believe she isn't a brand new gun. With the exception of two light dings on the right grip panel, I can't find a blemish on her. No loss of blueing anywhere. I doubt this sweetie has ever seen a holster. My wife has really taken a liking to her and she wants this "Combat Masterpiece" to be her night stand gun. We are taking her to the range on Monday to see how she performs. I name my special guns and I'm going to call this sweet little lady, "Polly."

    Ain't Polly a beauty? :)
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