Collectible S&W Revolvers produced from 1957 to Present

[JWC]

From the sublime, like Egghead and Wheeler’s posts, to possibly the ugliest revolver that S&W ever produced. Let’s face it; this is one ugly looking gun. The M49 original Bodyguard was apparently the shape that S&W wanted to achieve. Well, they achieved that shape, but the M296ti resembles a baby rhino (term taken from J Vaughn) and not a pretty baby rhino.

The M296ti is a .44special (limited to a 200 grain round), built on the round butt Centennial L frame, with a 5 shot titanium cylinder. It was introduced at the 1999 SHOT show and was produced from 1999 to 2001. It is said, that there were 5000 units produced. I do not have verification of that number. The M296ti came with a set of Mikes L frame boot grips which, in my opinion, did not provide the proper grip to handle a .44special round out of a lightweight 2 ½ inch barrel. I put a set of Ahrends grips on mine and sold the grips with the gun.

I will not say the M296ti was a total bust, but it was not popular. Now, because of the limited numbers of these, they have become collectible. I hate to say it, but this is a truly ugly Smith. But, if I had the chance, I would most likely buy one again! lol

M296ti

 

[Not ATF]

Part of my Model 60 collection.
Square butt.

 

[Control for Smilers]

A 686 no dash 4” cs-1

 

[JWC]

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[Egghead]

Alright, in addition to looking for nice condition items with boxes, I also look for low production number runs. Whether old or new the same rules apply, I like the number 500 or less. This number is just a base line I use when researching a new model and is always subject to change.
Anyway here is a m29 no dash in nickel, I have posted this one before, but hopefully there won't be any objections.

 

[EMC45]

From the sublime, like Egghead and Wheeler’s posts, to possibly the ugliest revolver that S&W ever produced. Let’s face it; this is one ugly looking gun. The M49 original Bodyguard was apparently the shape that S&W wanted to achieve. Well, they achieved that shape, but the M296ti resembles a baby rhino (term taken from J Vaughn) and not a pretty baby rhino.

The M296ti is a .44special (limited to a 200 grain round), built on the round butt Centennial L frame, with a 5 shot titanium cylinder. It was introduced at the 1999 SHOT show and was produced from 1999 to 2001. It is said, that there were 5000 units produced. I do not have verification of that number. The M296ti came with a set of Mikes L frame boot grips which, in my opinion, did not provide the proper grip to handle a .44special round out of a lightweight 2 ½ inch barrel. I put a set of Ahrends grips on mine and sold the grips with the gun.

I will not say the M296ti was a total bust, but it was not popular. Now, because of the limited numbers of these, they have become collectible. I hate to say it, but this is a truly ugly Smith. But, if I had the chance, I would most likely buy one again! lol

M296ti
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I remember when these came out. They did not sell well at all and the local gunshop (Cook's-Biloxi) couldn't give them away. They were not thought very highly of. I would love to have one now.

 

[Cruisers460]

Borrowed the image from Gunbroker, this maybe my favorite S&W. Model 657 from the mid 80's. 41 magnum in a nice package. Shoots sweet enough that my wife wanted it as a carry piece.....told her no on that!

 

[KLW30560]

 

[KLW30560]

Gave this one to my dad in the seventy's pre mod 15 from 1951 (my birth year)after he passed in 97 my mom kept it in her dresser drawer until she passed in 2015.

 

[Leatherhead]

Alright, in addition to looking for nice condition items with boxes, I also look for low production number runs. Whether old or new the same rules apply, I like the number 500 or less. This number is just a base line I use when researching a new model and is always subject to change.
Anyway here is a m29 no dash in nickel, I have posted this one before, but hopefully there won't be any objections.
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Wow wow wow!