S&W "Outdoorsman"
Hi, Experts. A local gun store has a S&W for sale which they say is the "Outdoorsman" model. I know there are pre-war and post war models of this gun. The one they have they say is a post war model, but the name "Outdoorsman" does not appear on the gun. SO, how do you (I) know it's a real "Outdoorsman"?? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but you gotta learn somehow... Thanks Jim
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If prewar it is a 22 with a serial from 632132 to 682419. Can be worth a lot.
In 1931 there was a 38 / 44 heavy duty. #35037-62483. Worth more than post war.
Postwar it is a 38 special variant from 1946 and 1950. S prefix on number...start S62940 on the 46. Then S75000-S261999 on the later. Alloy revolver very rare... worth price of Honda.
From Supica book Standard Catalog.
We are nearing 10 posts here. Brummie, would you tell us what condition, price, and issue period the Smith turned out to be?0 -
I assume that you mean the .22 caliber Outdoorsman.
According the the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, it was the first production version of the mid-size frame revolver that became the K-22 series. The 1st model, the only one that can accurately be called "Outdoorsman", was made 1931-1940. The 2nd model would be the K-22.
Not a dumb question, just difficult to describe the difference without a SN & photos.
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It would be best if you could give us a clearer description of the S & W. This would make our answer(s) to your question(s) much more valid.
Serial number or partial if not the full number.
Frame Size/Type
Barrel Length
Type of Sights.0 -
Actually they were both called K-22. The first was the K-22 Outdoorsman and the later was the K-22 Masterpiece. More technically, they were officially Model K-22 Hand Ejector First Model and Second Model.
Serial numbers for First Model was 632118 to 682419.
P.S. There is also the 38-44 Outdoorsman. (Oops, somebody beat me to it).0 -
A lot of assumptions being made here.
As said, the .22 Outdoorsman is the prewar ancestor of the K22.
There is also the .38-44 Outdoorsman, the adjustable sighted version of the .38-44 Heavy Duty. Made both pre- and post-war.
NONE of them say "Outdoorsman" on the gun itself.
Please present a clearer description as to caliber, sights, and serial number. A picture would clear up many questions.0 -
Does it look like this one on the auction side?
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=3249038520 -
Hi, Experts. The gun I saw is 38/44 cal., with adjustible rear sights and a 6 1/2 inch barrel. It's at the gun shop, so I don't have photos. Thanks for background info. on a 38/44 S&W big frame which is called "Outdoorsman" (by them). Jim 0 -
quote:Originally posted by brummiejim
Hi, Experts. The gun I saw is 38/44 cal., with adjustible rear sights and a 6 1/2 inch barrel. It's at the gun shop, so I don't have photos. Thanks for background info. on a 38/44 S&W big frame which is called "Outdoorsman" (by them). Jim
If it's factory original, and in at least Very Good condition? Consider buying it. S & W didn't make all that many. The pre Model 27, 357 magnum was virtually the same. Because of this most folks sprung the extra money for the 357, rather then buying the 38 Special Outdoorsman.
Make sure it hasn't had the chambers reamed for 357 though. This would seriously degrade it's collectors value.0
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