Look what followed me home. Update

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy Again

I took the side plate off last night because I wanted to go in and completely douse it with Ballistol. While I was in there I took a couple of photos. Posting them here.







In the half cock photo you can see the sear has popped into its notch on the hammer. Sorry, didn't get the angle quite right to see the sear engaged in the full cock position.

[GunClick Rick]

Man that's nice,that's what i was wondering on the barrel.I bet it was fun..

[Cole Younger]

I like it very much.  You see a lot of coin front sights on the old Smith's.  The Barber dime is a nice touch. 

[Irish Dave]

Like the front sight. I've done something similar with my Laramies using an 1889 indian head penny.

It's a great look. Nice job.

[Montana Slim]

Well, I use my 1881 Smith for cowboy shooting......and I don't even feel bad about it 
and I usually shoot it in DA mode, too!

and.... Someday, I might even use it at an NCOWS match 

Slim
Who's local SASS clubs don't mind my DA revolver at monthly matches

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy Again

Just found out from Roy Jinks it was shipped from the factory in October of 1881. That's about when I guessed, because it has a low serial number. Have shot it in two CAS matches so far. Great fun. This has to be my favorite funky old revolver.

[WV Scrounger]

Thats a very Sweet 44 ya thare Driftwood !  Its the style of triggerguard that catches my eye also....since I cant at this point in our USA Recession afford a nice 44 like that I did the Best I could do and bought this S&W  DA .38



   I think of it as the 'Lil Brother " of a .44 This 2nd model S&W DA was produced 1880-1884. I would still like to learn how many were made in those 4 years.

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy WV

According to the SCSW, the serial numbers for the 2nd Model 38 DA ran from 4001 to 119000. Almost 115,000 2nd Models produced from 1880-1884. SCSW also mentions that black hard rubber grips were standard and the red mottled grips on yours are scarce.

I have a nickel plated 3rd model, but it appears I have not taken any photos of it yet.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... I'll have to remedy that.

[WV Scrounger]

Sir...thank you for the information !!! & I sure would love to see that third model !!!!!!!

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy Again

Here is my 3rd Model 38 DA. Notice that with the 3rd Model the lockwork was changed and the vertical clearance cuts on the cylinder are gone.

[WV Scrounger]

ALSO the 3rd model has 3 pins accross the bottom of the frame whereas the 2nd model has only 2 pins.