A classic S&W N frame revolver right down to the magna stocks and vintage Tyler grip adapter, perfection. The Hank Sloan holster would round it out.

Simply gorgeous.

Thanks, all!

I felt the same way when I saw it was coming with the Tyler T-Grip: decided I needed to grab the correct Magnas for it (and was really pleased when someone contacted me about a set they’d be willing to part with). The Tyler was not a perfect fit with the non-factory Magnas that originally came to me with it (a set of otherwise very interesting ones marked “AJE” for “Art Jewel Enterprises”) but they match right up with the factory stocks.

And, yes, I keep pondering holsters and can’t shake the idea of a Hank Sloan-style haha. I’ve had a Milt Sparks 200AW for a five-inch Model 27 before…may go ahead and order and settle-in for the 10-or-so-month wait and then see how Barranti’s backlog is these days for something in the interim.

From info I garnered over on the S&W forum, AJE / Art Jewel Enterprises either became or was acquired by Eagle Grips at some point. This set of Magna-style stocks have a great look to me and seem to be just a bit wider than factory Magnas. They made fitting the Tyler T-Grip a little less than perfect but still felt really good in-hand and at the range.

The gun also came with a set of Eagle Grips Secret Service stocks - an elegant and functional option, but I prefer the factory Magnas and a grip adapter.

Nice guns. I've got a couple from 1950, one nickel and one blue:



I bought them at the same gun show but about 5 years apart. Serial numbers are less than a hundred digits apart. The nickel one is my shooter.

^^ Those look great!

I’ve historically been averse to nickel-plated guns but, in recent years as I’ve seen more and more examples like yours, I’m really liking the look of them!

A little late to the party but I just saw this thread. I also love the early Smiths. Nothing later comes close to their pride of craftsmanship.

Here is one of mine. 1955 Pre-27 in the 3.5 inch barrel.

I have a few older S&W revolvers, mostly 357 & 41 mag. One thing I do with an acquisition is carefully remove the side-plate to clean, lightly inspect, then lube the internals. I just spray with a parts cleaner then lube.

There are videos on doing so. With unknown history I have found internals dry as a bone, a few gunked up. I normally leave everything intact, but have also done the complete disassembly.

If not versed in such matters, watch videos 1st, a few times.

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Originally posted by sourdough44:
I have a few older S&W revolvers, mostly 357 & 41 mag. One thing I do with an acquisition is carefully remove the side-plate to clean, lightly inspect, then lube the internals. I just spray with a parts cleaner then lube.

There are videos on doing so. With unknown history I have found internals dry as a bone, a few gunked up. I normally leave everything intact, but have also done the complete disassembly.

If not versed in such matters, watch videos 1st, a few times.

You are correct. The one I posted above is what?...65 years old? I am sure the internals need some care but I just don't have the guts to tackle that. Maybe someday.