What's this pistol?
Hi and thanks in advance for any help. I have a single shot 22 cal pistol with a 10 inch barrel. The top of the barrel says Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. The side of the barrel says 22 Long Rifle OTO. The grips says Pat'd aug 5 ,92(i think that's the date). The frame behind the trigger guard says 010X Club Pistol. It has much blueing. Mostly the blue is missing from the bottom of barrel. The ejector part works well and the trigger works too. It's overall very clean and seems to be fuctional. Does anyone know about this gun? Model number? Is it for target shooting? Here are few pics
http://home.att.net/~tac2000/pic/Sw.jpg
http://home.att.net/~tac2000/pic/Sw2.jpg
thanks Tom
http://home.att.net/~tac2000/pic/Sw.jpg
http://home.att.net/~tac2000/pic/Sw2.jpg
thanks Tom
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Wow - Haven't seen one of these for awhile. Its a single shot 1891,not sure what model. I think its a Second Model since its single action, and it has those flutes. I'm sure the Capt., or someone will stop by. I'm sure about the 1891.They were also made in 32S&W and 38S&W.Don't know the current value-Bob
Gun control is a steady hand0 -
I'm defiitely not an authority on S&W single shot pistols, but what I know is that you've got a 2nd Model .22 Single Shot Target pistol. The 2nd Model was produced from 1905-'09 with 4,615 units produced.
The thing that's interesting to me is the number you refer to as being "on the frame behind the trigger guard". That's the normal location for serial numbers on those guns. Is there another number besides the one you've mentioned? The serial range for the 2nd Model is from 1 to 4617.
Years ago, Smith & Wesson produced limited numbers of various models of guns that are known as "Club Guns". These were often used as prizes at shooting matches. Serial numbers for these guns always began with 0. If yours turns out to be one of the Club Guns, it could have a dramatic impact on its monetary value. It's estimated that there were maybe 700 Club Guns produced. [:0]
If it were mine, I'd get a factory letter from S&W's official historian; Roy Jinks. I guarantee it'll be the best $30 you've spent on a gun in a while. [;)] Here's a link with all the info you need to obtain that letter: http://www.smith-wesson.com/CustSupport/faq.htm#4
If I can be of any more assistance, feel free to email me at: wheelgun@tds.net
Mark
Wheelguns is REALGUNS!0 -
Thanks for the info. I am sending for the letter tomorrow.
tom0 -
An interesting Gun..The Model of 1891 38SA 3rd Model single-shot Barrels in .38, .32, and .22..and Change the barrels to the Revolver barrel and insert the Cylinder and You had a Revolver...The Single Shot Target Model.. Model of 1891 came with an intact recoil Shield, 2nd Model Slightly Improved, 3rd Model "Perfected", With a removable side plate with 4 screws..all these Guns according to Smith and Wesson could be switched from Single Shot to Revolver Configuration by changing the Barrel and installing the Cylinder....BALDERSON'S Book on Antique and Modern Firearms says these guns are Worth $650.00 and up....depending upon how many extras Barrels you have and the Length of barrel if only one...I personally have only seen several in over 50 years...and can't say anything from 1st hand knowledge....You have everything I have in My database..It will be interesting to see what someone with knowledge has to say....
Captain Kirk, Tech Staff0 -
Your gun looks identical to the photo on page 982 in the 2003 Standard Catalog of Firearms:
"2nd Model Single-Shot
The 2nd Model single-shot has a frame with the recoil shield removed, is chambered for the .22 l.r. only, and is offered with the 10" barrel. The finish is blue of nickel plated, and the grips are checkered hard rubber extension types. There were approximately 4,617 manufactured between 1905 and 1909.
Exc. - $700
V.G. - $575
Good - $450
Fair - $250
Poor - $175"0
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