Shameless Show Off Thread

CajunBass · September 17, 2012, 07:18 AM

Did some wheeling and dealing at the local gun show Saturday and came home with this.

Smith & Wesson Model 24-3, 44 Special, 4" barrel, box and papers.

I hope to get it to the range today.

hulley · September 17, 2012, 07:20 AM

Very nice, I would like to add an older Smith to my meager collection someday.

bamabiker · September 17, 2012, 07:49 AM

Congrats on a nice one. Like the grain in those grips.

artoo · September 17, 2012, 08:06 AM

Nothing wrong with a little pride of ownership on a excellent conversation piece as nice as that one is.

Congratulations and happy trails with that hummer.

**Mike Irwin** · September 17, 2012, 08:53 AM

I have one of the 6.5" 24-3 target models that was done for Lew Horton.

You are absolutely going to LOVE that gun!

A few weeks ago I was picking up my new .32-20 Colt and, sitting there in the case in the gunshop, was a 24-3 3" Lew Horton model.

Some years ago a friend offered me his for $400, and I couldn't afford it. The one in the case was $750 and I just about pulled the trigger on it.

How much did you have to give for it?

Word to the wise...

Trail Boss and the .44 Special are a match made in heaven. That is all I use to load for mine anymore.

CajunBass · September 17, 2012, 09:18 AM

Thanks Mike. I already like it. I've got a 29-2 with a four inch barrel and the 24 is both lighter and just feels "trimmer" I guess is the word. The more tapered barrel (and slightly shorter cylinder) makes the difference I'm sure. I had a 25-5 that had the heavy 4" barrel, and try as I could, I just never warmed up to it. Sold it and later on found a 4", 25-13 Mountain Gun. Same thing. That lighter barrel made it feel like a different gun to me.

I understand from SCSW that they didn't make but a few of these, and even fewer with the 4" barrel.

Trail Boss huh....(note to self).

**Mike Irwin** · September 17, 2012, 09:25 AM

"I understand from SCSW that they didn't make but a few of these, and even fewer with the 4" barrel."

Correct.

Most were 2.5/3" or 6.5".

The 4" versions are quite uncommon. The 624 4" is a lot more common.

Salmoneye · September 17, 2012, 10:52 AM

I don't often have double-action envy, but that is stunning...

Jeff #111 · September 17, 2012, 11:29 AM

That is one very good looking revolver. Congratulations.

shortwave · September 17, 2012, 11:41 AM

An absolute piece of artwork. Congrats and enjoy.

aarondhgraham · September 17, 2012, 12:19 PM

I mean we all do it from time to time.

Nice find my friend,,,
Let us know how she shoots.

Aarond

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Chuckusaret · September 17, 2012, 12:42 PM

Very nice gun.

jglsprings · September 17, 2012, 02:44 PM

We need "like" buttons.

Very, very nice. The 44 special is one of my favorites.

IDAHOMIKE · September 17, 2012, 02:47 PM

Excellent find. Thanks for showin 'er off.

kinggabby · September 17, 2012, 03:08 PM

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jglsprings · September 17, 2012, 03:33 PM

Okay, I can do that!!

yournodaisy · September 17, 2012, 04:18 PM

Dang nice gun Cajun! Congrats are in order.

Kreyzhorse · September 17, 2012, 05:46 PM

Is the bluing worn off the end of the barrel in a spot or is that just the photo? Either way, that's a damn fine gun. Congratulations are I order.

9mm · September 17, 2012, 06:04 PM

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CajunBass · September 17, 2012, 07:44 PM

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Is the bluing worn off the end of the barrel in a spot or is that just the photo? Either way, that's a damn fine gun. Congratulations are I order.

Yes, it has a small bit of blue wear a the muzzle, and a turn ring on the cylinder. Made it easy to shoot it.

Took it to the range today and put 100 rounds of reloads through it. 200 grain, RNFP lead bullets over Universal powder. Very fun.

I was going to take a picture of my target, but I'd left my phone at home. The range only has seven yard lines so that's all I got to work with (which is plenty for me). After the first couple of cylinders I was just shooting at a hole in the target. Big bullets are good for that.

Both D/A and S/A triggers were typical N frame Smith.

Mike is right. I'm going to like this one.

Duke City Six · September 17, 2012, 08:28 PM

Wow. One of those is on my dream list. I'll probably have to settle for the stainless version.

PzGren · September 18, 2012, 01:50 PM

Nothing shameless about it. You can be really proud of it and thanks for sharing!

Hammerhead · September 18, 2012, 03:40 PM

Very nice. I love the look of the 'pencil' barrel with the high front sight ramp.

September 17, 2012, 07:20 AM	#2
hulley Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Hoschton, Ga. Posts: 726	Very nice, I would like to add an older Smith to my meager collection someday. __________________ Nov 2, 2011 sent form 4, SS Sparrow. Arrived May 29, 2012. Jan 30, 2012 sent form 1 for SBR. Arrived July 12, 2012 Jan 22, 2013 Sent form 4, 762-SDN-6. Arrived Sept 13, 2013

September 17, 2012, 08:06 AM	#4
artoo Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Posts: 155	Nothing wrong with a little pride of ownership on a excellent conversation piece as nice as that one is. Congratulations and happy trails with that hummer. __________________ NRA Life Member

September 17, 2012, 08:53 AM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	I have one of the 6.5" 24-3 target models that was done for Lew Horton. You are absolutely going to LOVE that gun! A few weeks ago I was picking up my new .32-20 Colt and, sitting there in the case in the gunshop, was a 24-3 3" Lew Horton model. Some years ago a friend offered me his for $400, and I couldn't afford it. The one in the case was $750 and I just about pulled the trigger on it. How much did you have to give for it? Word to the wise... Trail Boss and the .44 Special are a match made in heaven. That is all I use to load for mine anymore. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 17, 2012, 09:18 AM	#6
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Thanks Mike. I already like it. I've got a 29-2 with a four inch barrel and the 24 is both lighter and just feels "trimmer" I guess is the word. The more tapered barrel (and slightly shorter cylinder) makes the difference I'm sure. I had a 25-5 that had the heavy 4" barrel, and try as I could, I just never warmed up to it. Sold it and later on found a 4", 25-13 Mountain Gun. Same thing. That lighter barrel made it feel like a different gun to me. I understand from SCSW that they didn't make but a few of these, and even fewer with the 4" barrel. Trail Boss huh....(note to self). __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

September 17, 2012, 09:25 AM	#7
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	"I understand from SCSW that they didn't make but a few of these, and even fewer with the 4" barrel." Correct. Most were 2.5/3" or 6.5". The 4" versions are quite uncommon. The 624 4" is a lot more common. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 17, 2012, 07:18 AM	#1
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Shameless Show Off Thread Did some wheeling and dealing at the local gun show Saturday and came home with this. Smith & Wesson Model 24-3, 44 Special, 4" barrel, box and papers. I hope to get it to the range today. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV) Last edited by CajunBass; September 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM.

September 17, 2012, 07:49 AM	#3
bamabiker Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 100	Congrats on a nice one. Like the grain in those grips.

September 17, 2012, 10:52 AM	#8
Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	I don't often have double-action envy, but that is stunning...

September 17, 2012, 11:29 AM	#9
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,072	That is one very good looking revolver. Congratulations.

September 17, 2012, 11:41 AM	#10
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	An absolute piece of artwork. Congrats and enjoy.

September 17, 2012, 12:19 PM	#11
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Nothing wrong with some shameless showing off,,, I mean we all do it from time to time. Nice find my friend,,, Let us know how she shoots. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

September 17, 2012, 12:42 PM	#12
Chuckusaret Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 708	Very nice gun.

September 17, 2012, 02:44 PM	#13
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,827	We need "like" buttons. Very, very nice. The 44 special is one of my favorites. __________________ Let's eat Grandma. Let's eat, Grandma. Commas save lives...

September 17, 2012, 02:47 PM	#14
IDAHOMIKE Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2007 Location: Gooding, ID Posts: 348	Excellent find. Thanks for showin 'er off.

September 17, 2012, 03:33 PM	#16
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,827	Okay, I can do that!! __________________ Let's eat Grandma. Let's eat, Grandma. Commas save lives...

September 17, 2012, 04:18 PM	#17
yournodaisy Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 306	Dang nice gun Cajun! Congrats are in order.

September 17, 2012, 05:46 PM	#18
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Is the bluing worn off the end of the barrel in a spot or is that just the photo? Either way, that's a damn fine gun. Congratulations are I order. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

September 17, 2012, 08:28 PM	#21
Duke City Six Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2010 Posts: 304	Wow. One of those is on my dream list. I'll probably have to settle for the stainless version.

September 18, 2012, 01:50 PM	#22
PzGren Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2001 Posts: 1,258	Nothing shameless about it. You can be really proud of it and thanks for sharing!

September 18, 2012, 03:40 PM	#23
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Very nice. I love the look of the 'pencil' barrel with the high front sight ramp.