How long has Smith been doing this?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=484191450

Still a lot of gun to be airweight.

It was probably a limited production run as I do not see it listed on their website.

THAT .44 SPECIAL GOES BACK ABOUT 25 YEARS OR SO. SAME TIME FRAME AS THE 396 AND 696.

I understand they were a ripsnortin', red headed, hemroidal, fire breathing, bucking longhorn bull to shoot. I nearly ordered one when they came out. Numerous times since, I wish I had.

They came out around 10 years ago, I guess, and were met with a huge yawn. CDNN quickly bought up all the leavings, and was selling them for $350. I bought 4, and they went quick. I should have bought 20.

JLF

Nm

I would like to see that is 45 colt!

fun to shoot accurate carry gun... I just found an original set of the wood stocks for this four inch Target bull Dog. I gifted the Brand new made "retro" Bulldog to my shop manager. Travis Roundtree manger at Simply Rugged Holsters LLC. USMC combat vet, tough Okabilly and all around good man.

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

They were so incredibly ugly, that probably limited their appeal. The 396 is much more interesting looking, although I do understand the usefulness of the shrouded hammer.

Just found a Bridgeport built over the weekend. 1973-74ish

But it seemed like it was spitting fire - not the usual muzzle blast I was expecting, more like spit and flash. Of course I shot it alongside a Taurus 44 special - totally different guns.

I knew about the 696 and 396 but completely missed this version.

.44 Special
S&W
L-frame
Airlite

I look at it like a 'top shelf Charter Bulldog' and there ain't no files on a Bulldog.

Nm