New 6 gun KirkD style

moodyholler · Post by **moodyholler** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:49 pm

KirkD, you have ruin't a many good feller. Here is my new to me S&W. Got to learn how to feed it. Think it is in 44 S&W. Got to get sdies, and brass. Good night, moodyholler

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:52 pm

Nice smith

!Thanks for posting.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:56 pm

Very cool!

Thanks for sharing the picture!!!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:02 pm

very sweet. looking forward to the range reports

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:03 pm

I LIKE it!

Post by **Hobie** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:34 am

Neat!

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:38 am

SWEET!!!

Killer Kanuck · Post by **Killer Kanuck** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:15 am

He's ruined you too.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:15 am

Very nice! Looks like you got yourself an original S&W New Model #3, and in very nice condition too! The most likely caliber is the 44 Russian which was a popular caliber in the Old West. They did come in other calibers, however, so you'll have to make sure what it is. It could be a 44-40, or 455. The cylinder will tell the story. If it is 44 Russian, you can get properly headstamped brass from Starline. I use a 246 grain Keith bullet (which weights 256 grains when lubed and sized) over 22 grains of FFFg. I also have some smokeless loads using 2400 or 5744. Kanuck, you're fortunate to have one with a magnificent 8" barrel and wood grips. Here's a couple photos of mine with a special order 6" barrel and standard grips shipped in 1880 ....

moodyholler · Post by **moodyholler** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:10 am

Grips are wood on mive, but very dark, bore is perfect. I am sure it is 44. Fellow had 5 to choose from. Thanks, moodyholler

Slick13 · Post by **Slick13** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:25 am

It is most likely .44 Russian. If it is .44 American, the chambers will be bored straight through. If it is .44-40 (unlikely), the cylinder will be a little longer than standard, IIRC. Venturino's "Shooting Six Guns of the Old West" has a lot of good info on identifying the various S&W #3s, and reloading for them.

~Michael

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:16 pm

moodyholler wrote:Grips are wood on mive, but very dark, bore is perfect. I am sure it is 44. Fellow had 5 to choose from. Thanks, moodyholler

Dark wood grips are a bonus .... is shows they have not been refinished. I'm partial to wood. Slick13 gave you good info on figuring out the difference between the S&W 44's, but as he says, it's most likely a 44 Russian, which was the Father of the 44 Special and grandfather of the 44 Mag. For an article , see http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handgu ... index.html

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Mon May 19, 2008 4:31 pm

My first day working for Westley Richards back in 1967, I took a look in a back room and found a S&W new model #3 lying on a table. I thought I'm going to love working here!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:41 pm

Why does this topic post spread across two screens in its format. Scrolling down through the topics, stops at this post because the go to previous post button is off this screen and way to the east.

Mutt · Post by **Mutt** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:27 am

always wanted one of those .

Mutt

moodyholler · Post by **moodyholler** » Tue May 20, 2008 6:41 pm

How do I find out what year mine was made? Serial number is 761X. Can it be lettered? Like a WInchester? Thanks, moodyholler BTW, I have seen none other with the lanyard mount. Is it factory?

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:20 pm

You're very lucky guys. Those are really nice. I've always liked the looks of them.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:37 am

moodyholler wrote:How do I find out what year mine was made? Serial number is 761X. Can it be lettered? Like a WInchester? Thanks, moodyholler BTW, I have seen none other with the lanyard mount. Is it factory?

I've seen quite a few with the lanyard swivel. Whether they are all factory or not, I don't know. You can get a factory letter from S&W. Go to S&W Factory Letter and follow the instructions.

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