Smith and Wesson Pre War Terrier

89074R · March 13, 2023, 05:29 PM

This Pre war Terrier was shipped to S.D. Myers, the holster maker the sold with a holster.
S&W factory letter shows the gun shipped to S.D Myers.

rodfac · March 13, 2023, 06:07 PM

Nice....38 S&W caliber? Rod

89074R · March 14, 2023, 04:47 PM

Yes

Bill DeShivs · March 14, 2023, 07:12 PM

Unfortunately, it has been reblued.

89074R · March 15, 2023, 03:42 PM

Bill the gun has been touched. The bluing is some of the best deep blue I have ever seen.
i had a problem taking the photo to excellent bluing

armoredman · March 16, 2023, 12:44 AM

Catalina Foothills, Tucson AZ, Hmm, I grew up there...nice little revolver, sir, reblued or not.

RoyceP · March 16, 2023, 08:18 AM

It doesn't look like it was refinished to me. Value on these is pretty low. I would take it to the range and see how it does.

Bill DeShivs · March 16, 2023, 02:33 PM

Look at the lettering on the barrel. The pictures could be misleading, but that doesn't look like pre-war S&W polishing to me.

Kreyzhorse · March 16, 2023, 03:57 PM

Unless it's weird lighting, I agree that it's been reblued. That said, still a cool piece with box and receipt.

Green Frog · March 16, 2023, 09:16 PM

Well, my pre War Terrier only has about 75-80% of its original blue, but makes up for it with a set of walnut grips numbered to the gun. Although I "had" to have one to go with my post War Transitional 32 snub, it doesn't really get as much carry or range time as the 32 snub or the similar (OK, slightly bigger) 38 Spl Baby Chiefs Special. They are definitely a niche gun, but they're kinda cute!

Froggie

89074R · March 17, 2023, 09:01 PM

I had trouble getting a good photo, getting glare off the gun. When I rub my finger over the trademark it is very rough no indication of buffing.
I will try to take photo outside with natural light and see if this makes a difference.

March 13, 2023, 05:29 PM	#1
89074R Junior Member Join Date: March 9, 2023 Posts: 5	Smith and Wesson Pre War Terrier This Pre war Terrier was shipped to S.D. Myers, the holster maker the sold with a holster. S&W factory letter shows the gun shipped to S.D Myers.

March 13, 2023, 06:07 PM	#2
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	Nice....38 S&W caliber? Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

March 14, 2023, 07:12 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Unfortunately, it has been reblued. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

March 16, 2023, 02:33 PM	#8
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Look at the lettering on the barrel. The pictures could be misleading, but that doesn't look like pre-war S&W polishing to me. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

March 16, 2023, 03:57 PM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Unless it's weird lighting, I agree that it's been reblued. That said, still a cool piece with box and receipt. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

March 14, 2023, 04:47 PM	#3
89074R Junior Member Join Date: March 9, 2023 Posts: 5	Yes

March 15, 2023, 03:42 PM	#5
89074R Junior Member Join Date: March 9, 2023 Posts: 5	Bill the gun has been touched. The bluing is some of the best deep blue I have ever seen. i had a problem taking the photo to excellent bluing

March 16, 2023, 12:44 AM	#6
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	Catalina Foothills, Tucson AZ, Hmm, I grew up there...nice little revolver, sir, reblued or not.

March 16, 2023, 08:18 AM	#7
RoyceP Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2020 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 234	It doesn't look like it was refinished to me. Value on these is pretty low. I would take it to the range and see how it does.

March 16, 2023, 09:16 PM	#10
Green Frog Member Join Date: February 23, 2018 Posts: 21	Well, my pre War Terrier only has about 75-80% of its original blue, but makes up for it with a set of walnut grips numbered to the gun. Although I "had" to have one to go with my post War Transitional 32 snub, it doesn't really get as much carry or range time as the 32 snub or the similar (OK, slightly bigger) 38 Spl Baby Chiefs Special. They are definitely a niche gun, but they're kinda cute! Froggie

March 17, 2023, 09:01 PM	#11
89074R Junior Member Join Date: March 9, 2023 Posts: 5	I had trouble getting a good photo, getting glare off the gun. When I rub my finger over the trademark it is very rough no indication of buffing. I will try to take photo outside with natural light and see if this makes a difference.