[Hopalong]

Dang, I forgot about this thread. 2021 was the year of the military S&W for me.

 

[Scottz63]

Wow! Drooling now. LOL!

 

[Kid Sopris]

Smith & Wesson Model 581-2. Exported to Belgium returned to S&W. Custom grip modification. Mint bore and chambers. Mostly holster wear.

 

[Dr.Tramp]

Smith & Wesson Model 581-2. Exported to Belgium returned to S&W. Custom grip modification. Mint bore and chambers. Mostly holster wear. View attachment 764806
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Very Nice! Those grips look comfy. Do you know who did the work?
Ride Safe. Dr.Tramp........

 

[1915colt]

Have a few Smith's, this is my newest. Think it's around 1965. Got it to go along with my 1961 colt National Match mid-range.

 

[morrisdan3006]

I just bought a 29-10. 4”. Got a good deal on it. The down side is that hammer is bobbed. I thought I had that covered but the newer model 29s have FP in frame and are MIM. So I’m in need of a 29-10 hammer. I’ve got four 29-2s a -8 & -10 and a 629-6.
I don’t like stainless so will be trading it for something in a nice shade of blue.

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[morrisdan3006]

The above post has wrong 629 pic. I traded that one for a 29-2.
The 629-6 below is correct pic.

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[Rogerwnuss]

The above post has wrong 629 pic. I traded that one for a 29-2.
The 629-6 below is correct pic.

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Ooh.....like that more better

 

[Landspeedracer]

I am not sure that I have clicked in the correct place every time I try to post and post pictures. I am going to try and post some of the Smith&Wessons I own.

 

[CWO4USCGRET]

I can’t help posting this gem. I paid less for the gun then whoever paI’d for all the work done by MagnaPort! It’s marked as a 25-5 and shoots .45 acp and .45 Colt using moon clips!

 

[ElmerFudd]

Smith & Wesson Model 581-2. Exported to Belgium returned to S&W. Custom grip modification. Mint bore and chambers. Mostly holster wear. View attachment 764806

Do you know about the reason for the journey back to the US? Are there any Belgium proof marks on the gun?

 

[Scottz63]

I can’t help posting this gem. I paid less for the gun then whoever paI’d for all the work done by MagnaPort! It’s marked as a 25-5 and shoots .45 acp and .45 Colt using moon clips!

That's really cool! I like it.

 

[Gsxr219]

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Awesome engraving. I've had my eye out for a nicely engraved pistol, just haven't found the right one yet.

 

[Kid Sopris]

Do you know about the reason for the journey back to the US? Are there any Belgium proof marks on the gun?

Yes there are Belgium proof marks on the revolver, that is how I tracked down as much info as I did.. Don't know the reason for it's return, still hoping to track down additional information, BUT I speculate that Belgium's new Gun laws in 2006 may have been a factor. Since it has Import stamps I know it did not return via S&W.

I also know that the grip work was done by a ADA County Deputy Sheriff, BUT I believe they were married to the gun, NOT original.

SEE:An investigative trail

 

[Kid Sopris]

And another new old stock in box with all the goodies including those ugly Hogue rubber grips. Unfired since leaving S&W factory in 1995.

 

[CLASSIC12]

And another new old stock in box with all the goodies including those ugly Hogue rubber grips. Unfired since leaving S&W factory in 1995. View attachment 766168
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I didn’t know they were RB 6” 586. So that’s a 586-4 ?

Beautiful gun with a nice deep blueing

 

[Kid Sopris]

I didn’t know they were RB 6” 586. So that’s a 586-4 ?

Beautiful gun with a nice deep blueing

Yes and was delivered under special order.

 

[Kid Sopris]

An update I just learned that Special Order Refers to the “ Julian Date” of Shipping. In this case September 11, 1995..

 

[Rogerwnuss]

An update I just learned that Special Order Refers to the “ Julian Date” of Shipping. In this case September 11, 1995..

Julian?

 

[Kid Sopris]

Google it. LOL