The gun gods smiled

by Catoosa, Sunday, October 12, 2025, 22:15 (2 days ago)

Major local auction/realestate outfit had a big gun auction yesterday. Didn't see much on the list that interested me, but since it was just down the road a ways I decided to go anyway. Found a little S&W .22 revolver that looked in pretty good shape so I bid on it and got it for $450. Picked it up at the pawnshop that does their transfers this afternoon, and when I got it home did a deep dive into my S&W reference books. Turned out to be a Model of 1953 22/32 Kit Gun likely made in 1955. (Pre-Model 34). In almost pristine condition. A little blue wear at the muzzle and a faint turn line. Tight as a bank vault, perfect bore, original numbered factory diamond Magna grips. Likely worth about three times what I paid for it. Almost too nice to carry around and shoot, but I'm gonna tote it anyway. Now I gotta get some fancy grips and leather for it.

I guess I'm a hopeless romantic when it comes to old S&Ws. (Sorry, no pics yet)

Catoosa (with a big grin on my ugly mug)