With that disclaimer out of the way, and the knowledge that I could be addicted to much worse, here's the newest addition to my expanding top-break collection.
This is a Smith & Wesson "38 Double Action, 4th Model" with a 5" barrel and 5-shot cylinder. I know I've told this forum before, my first ever handgun that I bought on my own was a top-break H&R 999 Sportsman. Ever since, I've been addicted to long-barreled top-breaks as they are much cheaper to collect (though harder to find in decent condition) than old Colts or Winchesters.
This one is in really good shape overall, and it functions just fine. I need to load up some ammo once I order some .361" or .362" lead bullets (need to slug the bore), but you'll see that AZoom makes snap caps for the old 38 S&W round (not a "38 Special", notice the rim). And just for fun, here's a view of how it compares in size to a S&W Number 3, 2nd Model "Schofield" (which is in 38 Special, as made by Uberti): What's next??? Who knows, but it has to have a 5" or 6" barrel and a hinge!
...Says the one who may be "unhinged"...
Tight groups.
Old No7
