S&W Model of 1953 - "I" frame Snubbie .22 lr

former173rd · Jun 18, 2020

S&W Kit Gun (not a numbered model), often refered to as the "Model of 1953".22 lr. revolver. This is a pre-34 model and was built on the smaller "I" frame. I understand this was the last year of the "I" frame and the first year of the 2" barrel which is indicative of a transition model. It has a flat latch and the somewhat shorter 1.30" cylinder length. It has Target Sights (yes, on a 2" snubbie!). All said, this is a very desirable and collectable Kit Gun. Also, like the earler models it has factory diamond grips on the round butt frame. Condition is 95% overall. Included in this sale: a set of AJAX faux ivory grips with the S&W silver medallions (no longer available), a grip adapter, and a Letter of Authencation by Mr. Roy Jinks I obtained several years ago prior to his passing. Potential trade for Winchester lever (not '94).
Prefer FTF in Sequim WA.
NOTE: It has been brought to my attention that Mr. Jinks is alive and well.....my apologies!

RetiredLEO · Jun 20, 2020

Wow, here's something you don't see every day. What a beautiful little Smith and if memory serves I had one just like it back in the early 50"s that took a lot of squirrels and rabbits for the pot when I was backpacking and fishing. I'd trade a NIB unfired Beretta Compact w/two additional Beretta magazines for it in an instant. GLWS