Stop being dicks. This has been a good thread, let’s keep it that way.
When it gets here I'll see if some I frame grips fit.
The Smith DA Model 4 actually gets carried pretty often. Of course only 4 rounds with an empty cylinder under the hammer but then at least two full 5 round speed loaders if needed. If it gets to where I need a reload I'll worry about leaving a spent case under the hammer later.
The old Smith is 38 S&W and actually amazingly accurate and easy to control. Even out past 15 yards it's pretty common for even an old fart like me to put that first four rounds in a fist size mark. It was most likely made in 1902 or 1903.
Frame too big for "I" frame grips but it looks like it had never been fired since the day it left the factory. The grips are individual number punched to the frame and cylinder.
There was two cleaning squares worth of residual gun powder in evidence and no buildup, rings or signs of use. Really minimal. Monday or Tuesday I will try to fix that.
Stop being dicks. This has been a good thread, let’s keep it that way.
There was two cleaning squares worth of residual gun powder in evidence and no buildup, rings or signs of use. Really minimal. Monday or Tuesday I will try to fix that.
None that I know of. There were quite a few companies using similar designs, Smith & Wesson, Hopkins & Allen, Harrington & Richardson, Webley, likely others as well.Interesting S&W. Very similar frame to this H&R, .38S&W 5-round of the same period. Anyone aware of a connection?
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Oh that is nice. Did it also come fully loaded with cartridges like in your photos?
Please expand on that...I have seen nothing but a good discussion from firearms enthusiasts. What did you think was wrong?
Inquiring minds want to know.
There was no arguing. It takes at least two to have an argument.Some petty arguing. You can’t see what I deleted.
I think it was a very good deal. The old grips after some basic scrubbing with lemon oil.Looks like you got lucky...good deal. The little Cobra I got a couple of years ago needed a lot of work. Finally had to use a Lewis Lead Remover and some JB Bore Cleaner to "get the lead out." It was nasty, but works great now.
Some petty arguing. You can’t see what I deleted.
I think it was a very good deal. The old grips after some basic scrubbing with lemon oil.
There was no arguing. It takes at least two to have an argument.
There was no arguing. It takes at least two to have an argument.
Interesting S&W. Very similar frame to this H&R, .38S&W 5-round of the same period. Anyone aware of a connection?
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There was no arguing. It takes at least two to have an argument.
If this Wiki article is correct, H&R was started by a brother of Daniel Wesson of Smith & Wesson. So, might have been some sharing of designs?
That is entirely correct. Have you seen the new Dan Wesson Pistol Packs out now like they used to have? Dang they are expensive now.
I'm not familiar with those, had to look into them. Interesting idea, and makes sense for two piece constructions so that don't need to own separate handguns if all you want is a longer barrel.
View attachment 929018 I love the J frame S&W revolvers. Just wish I could get rid of the Clinton lock on my 640 without worrying about potential issues. Regardless of how unlikely.
Don’t dislike the N frames either
I have a Dan Wesson Monson made 15-2 but settled on just the 6" barrel. I wonder if the new barrels will fit on the old guns.They are a bit heavy framed though, but that helps with recoil for what they are intended for.. and they come with a feeler gauge so you can set the barrel/cylinder gap correctly when you change barrels. Although I always carry a feeler gauge and bore light when I'm looking for a used revolver.
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When it comes to deosil vs widdershins, remember, on Discworld widdershins is one of the four directions and is the opposite of turnwise. Anyway, turning widdersins is not a problem unless it's around a Church.
If this Wiki article is correct, H&R was started by a brother of Daniel Wesson of Smith & Wesson. So, might have been some sharing of designs?