It does shoot pretty well considering it has a very heavy double action only trigger. I'm glad I had shot it previously so I knew the sights were low and right and was able to Kentucky windage for clean hits on the steel.
A few commercial 'cowboy loads' would not be a problem. Mine was made in 1895. I will use my own handloads of 3F black powder for practice, but will use a modern smokeless power, W231, for a defensive load, because it will have a bit more power. Commercial black powder loads are available from Bufflo Arms, but cost $1.50/round.
Agree that the secret is moderation...old guns don't need a steady diet of full power loads of smokeless powder. Occasional mild smokeless load (or watered down commercial loads) aren't going to hurt, especially one made post 1900 like mine. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
I enjoyed the video of you shooting one of my most favorite calibers used once upon a time by our law enforcement way back in the day !!! I don't have a lemon squeezer to shoot that 38s&w caliber ole but I do have my near mint Frankenstein 1952 post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police revolver 4in. standard barrel blue steel 5 shot I-Frame with that half moon front blade sight and boy what an accurate shooter it is out to 15 yards shooting in single action of course !! It's like I can't miss my target !!! I can't wait to put it on paper at 7 yards to see what kind of grouping I can get !!
I have 3 Regulation Police revolvers, 2 blued and one nickle, 2 are .38 S&W and one is .32 S&W Long. I might have to break one of those out for a video one day. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
I would agree for those break tops made in the 1880s but this one was made in 1901 IIRC. It should be ok as smokeless powder cartridges had mostly replaced the black powder loads by then. Beside, this gun is shot very little because it is in such nice shape. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
Utiliser Google traduction... Vous pouvez utiliser des munitions chargées en usine avec de la poudre sans fumée. Les munitions chargées à la main peuvent être utilisées à condition qu'elles soient à faible vitesse, juste par mesure de sécurité. Merci d'avoir regardé!
Sorry for my delay, it isn't too difficult to strip for cleaning. First open the action fully making sure the extractor has not popped back down to the cylinder. Then while putting slight pressure against the face of the cylinder with your thumb screw the cylinder counter clockwise you should feel the cylinder unthread and once you see the threads you can let the extractor pop down. That will allow you to clean the cylinder well as well as the forcing cone.
Really nice revolver.👍 Sights are off bad but you shot good & that matters more. What's that barrel look like inside? As a kid I had a bb gun with a slightly bent barrel, I learned to be great with it but no one else could. 😁
I lucked into this one at a Cabela's Gun Room and they only wanted $300...I'm not sure the Gun Room manager knew what they had and I wasted no time, lol.
Is it safe to shoot with smokeless powder ? No risks of damaging the revolver ? I heard that these revolvers weren't sure with smokeless powder if they were made before 1900
This one was made right about the turn of the century so I was confident it could handle some old 38 S&W ammo I had available. It is one of the many black powder cartridges that successfully converted to smokeless powder. The .32-20 chambered revolvers had some cylinder heat treat issues in the early serial number range though.
Well, the smart alack answer is what someone will pay for it.. there is always someone willing to pay. In reality, given the age and overall condition of this one, it would probably be a nice addition to a collection at $700 or so. I got a smoking deal on it when it was priced at $300 because the shop didn't know what they had.
OK y'all, I'm going to give this premier thing a test run tonight. We'll see you there...hopefully.
Good luck brother
By George it still shoots great great video Halfmile be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏
It does shoot pretty well considering it has a very heavy double action only trigger. I'm glad I had shot it previously so I knew the sights were low and right and was able to Kentucky windage for clean hits on the steel.
A few commercial 'cowboy loads' would not be a problem. Mine was made in 1895. I will use my own handloads of 3F black powder for practice, but will use a modern smokeless power, W231, for a defensive load, because it will have a bit more power. Commercial black powder loads are available from Bufflo Arms, but cost $1.50/round.
Agree that the secret is moderation...old guns don't need a steady diet of full power loads of smokeless powder. Occasional mild smokeless load (or watered down commercial loads) aren't going to hurt, especially one made post 1900 like mine.
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
Catching up on videos halfmile. This old S&W still shoots great, love to see these old guns still in action. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed that Larry. I have a few more oldies I need to shoot and maybe even chronograph.
That is a beautiful revolver 👍🏻
Thank you, and thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
I enjoyed the video of you shooting one of my most favorite calibers used once upon a time by our law enforcement way back in the day !!! I don't have a lemon squeezer to shoot that 38s&w caliber ole but I do have my near mint Frankenstein 1952 post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police revolver 4in. standard barrel blue steel 5 shot I-Frame with that half moon front blade sight and boy what an accurate shooter it is out to 15 yards shooting in single action of course !! It's like I can't miss my target !!! I can't wait to put it on paper at 7 yards to see what kind of grouping I can get !!
I have 3 Regulation Police revolvers, 2 blued and one nickle, 2 are .38 S&W and one is .32 S&W Long. I might have to break one of those out for a video one day.
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
That’s a great group Halfmile
Thanks, it was a little difficult considering the sights and a very heavy double action trigger on a little gun.
Another good video, Halfmile! Cool ole revolver too!
Glad you enjoyed it David. That little lemon squeezer is pretty neat.
Great video! I love seeing an old Smith and Wesson in great condition
Couldn't agree more! It was fun breaking this oldie out of the safe, I should do it more often.
I appreciate you watching, thanks.
Awesome gun. Great group at that distance
It is a pretty neat little gun from back in the day. I appreciate you watching, thanks.
Hey Halfmile I'm a new subscriber Enjoyed the video
Glad to have you with us Keith. I appreciate you watching my videos.
Really liked the gun Thanks for the video Be Safe and God Bless 👍
It is really fun to break out an oldie once in a while. Glad you liked it, I enjoyed shooting it and showing it off.
Very cool! Looks like it's in great condition for over 100 years old!
I think so too! I got a smoking deal on it at the Cabela's in Phoenix...they didn't know what they had. Thanks for watching.
@@Halfmilesniper my pleasure!
Sorry I missed you Halfmile!
Perfectly fine Michael, there will be future premiers. This was just my test run.
Sweet little shooter
It is a pretty sweet little shooter, even though I was shooting it farther than it was intended for.
I would use only black powder rounds out of the break tops.
I would agree for those break tops made in the 1880s but this one was made in 1901 IIRC. It should be ok as smokeless powder cartridges had mostly replaced the black powder loads by then. Beside, this gun is shot very little because it is in such nice shape. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
I just inherited one of the nickel plated ones. Belonged to my great grandfather.
These are neat little pistols...is yours a 38 S&W or a 32 S&W? The 32 S&W guns are somewhat smaller than the 38 S&W guns.
@@Halfmilesniper 38s&w. 5th model. I'm speculating that because he owned a general store, he kept it for protection.
@@jasondismuke4837 very nice, definitely the shop keeps friend.
Bonjour j'ai la version 5ème dans un état neuf Est-ce que je peux tirer à la poudre vive Sans fumer ? Cordialement
Utiliser Google traduction...
Vous pouvez utiliser des munitions chargées en usine avec de la poudre sans fumée. Les munitions chargées à la main peuvent être utilisées à condition qu'elles soient à faible vitesse, juste par mesure de sécurité.
Merci d'avoir regardé!
Merci
How would I clean one of these?
Sorry for my delay, it isn't too difficult to strip for cleaning. First open the action fully making sure the extractor has not popped back down to the cylinder. Then while putting slight pressure against the face of the cylinder with your thumb screw the cylinder counter clockwise you should feel the cylinder unthread and once you see the threads you can let the extractor pop down. That will allow you to clean the cylinder well as well as the forcing cone.
Really nice revolver.👍 Sights are off bad but you shot good & that matters more. What's that barrel look like inside?
As a kid I had a bb gun with a slightly bent barrel, I learned to be great with it but no one else could. 😁
The bore on the Lemon Squeezer is in very good shape. It's as nice inside as it is outside.
I finally remembered to look for your channel. Where do you find old guns like that?
I lucked into this one at a Cabela's Gun Room and they only wanted $300...I'm not sure the Gun Room manager knew what they had and I wasted no time, lol.
Can find some pretty sweet deals on Gunbroker as well!
Is it safe to shoot with smokeless powder ? No risks of damaging the revolver ? I heard that these revolvers weren't sure with smokeless powder if they were made before 1900
This one was made right about the turn of the century so I was confident it could handle some old 38 S&W ammo I had available. It is one of the many black powder cartridges that successfully converted to smokeless powder. The .32-20 chambered revolvers had some cylinder heat treat issues in the early serial number range though.
@@Halfmilesniper Thanks for your answer, Is that a safety hamerless "third model" ?
@@BrtRbn you are correct on the safety hammerless, not sure on the specific version offhand. I'll have to check when I get home.
What would something like that gun be worth?
Well, the smart alack answer is what someone will pay for it.. there is always someone willing to pay. In reality, given the age and overall condition of this one, it would probably be a nice addition to a collection at $700 or so. I got a smoking deal on it when it was priced at $300 because the shop didn't know what they had.
Saw your comments on WTW, so new sub. Will check uploaded videos tomorrow. 😎
Welcome to the gang, I appreciate you watching. Thanks.
Hey Halfmile
Morning Randle