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Post by bushog on Sept 4, 2020 20:08:53 GMT -5
Did S&W ever produce a modern N-frame 38-40?
What sort of power level could one expect to be safe in such a revolver?
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Post by boxhead on Sept 4, 2020 22:33:36 GMT -5
I don't think so but own one thanks to Alan Harton.   |
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Post by bushog on Sept 4, 2020 22:47:40 GMT -5
I don't think so but own one thanks to Alan Harton. Would you recommend having one built? What barrel length? |
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Post by taffin on Sept 6, 2020 17:47:11 GMT -5
Did S&W ever produce a modern N-frame 38-40? What sort of power level could one expect to be safe in such a revolver? HOW "MODERN" IS MODERN? A FEW,VERY FEW, TRIPLE-LOCKS WHICH ARE NOW WORTH BIG BUCKS,VERY BIG BUCKS. |
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Post by bushog on Sept 6, 2020 17:48:45 GMT -5
Did S&W ever produce a modern N-frame 38-40? What sort of power level could one expect to be safe in such a revolver? HOW "MODERN" IS MODERN? A FEW,VERY FEW, TRIPLE-LOCKS WHICH ARE NOW WORTH BIG BUCKS,VERY BIG BUCKS. Oh, I was thinking since S&W went to the numbered model system. |
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Post by 45MAN on Sept 6, 2020 17:52:55 GMT -5
I HAVE A CLEMENTS 38-40 CONVERSION ON A MODEL 28 BUT HAVE NOT SHOT IT MUCH. NEED TO WORK WITH IT. WOULD BE NICE TO GET SOME N FRAME 38-40 LOAD INFO ON THIS THREAD.
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 6, 2020 17:57:21 GMT -5
I'd stay 20-25k psi max in an N-Frame. But, a limited run of those in the Classic Series would be awesome.
I believe a talented Gunsmith could recylinder a 10mm GP-100 or S&W 610. I'm currently waiting on a custom 38-40 Super Redhawk.
It's the most underrated of the old hyphenated cartridges IMHO.
May and should be a great thread to follow.
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Post by bushog on Sept 6, 2020 18:16:15 GMT -5
I'd stay 20-25k psi max in an N-Frame. But, a limited run of those in the Classic Series would be awesome. I believe a talented Gunsmith could recylinder a 10mm GP-100 or S&W 610. I'm currently waiting on a custom 38-40 Super Redhawk. It's the most underrated of the old hyphenated cartridges IMHO. May and should be a great thread to follow. Soo...here goes... A couple months ago Hamilton Bowen contacted me about a 6" M28 barrel that he had rebored by Jim Dubell at Clearwater and a M28 cylinder that he had re-chambered to .38/40. He had put the parts together forr an un-named gunsmith frriend of his that no longer had interest in the project. I probably paid too much for them but had them sent along anyhow. There are a couple smiths that would do the assembly of the parts for me. Just trying to slow down a little and here comes another project in my lap... If I do it should I keep the barrel 6"? Been thinking my favorite barrel length of 5" might be nice. I have a Jim Stroh S&W front sight that would work well if I did shorten it up... |
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S&W 38-40?
Sept 6, 2020 18:19:03 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 6, 2020 18:19:03 GMT -5
I'd keep it 6" but 100% your choice. Sounds like you have the makings of one super interesting gun.
Greg, please keep us posted on this project.
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S&W 38-40?
Sept 7, 2020 17:04:38 GMT -5
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Post by rjm52 on Sept 7, 2020 17:04:38 GMT -5
The 544 Wagon Train... Just saw one for sale at Hoffman's In Newington Connecticut about two weeks ago. See them on GunBroker quite often...
Nice thing is that they were 5" standard underlug...
No clue what loads they will take...
I believe it was $900...
There are 5 for sale on GunBroker. Average actual selling price if it has the presentation case is a grand..
Bob
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Post by bushog on Sept 7, 2020 17:11:49 GMT -5
The 544 Wagon Train... Just saw one for sale at Hoffman's In Newington Connecticut about two weeks ago. See them on GunBroker quite often... Nice thing is that they were 5" standard underlug... No clue what loads they will take... I believe it was $900... There are 5 for sale on GunBroker. Average actual selling price if it has the presentation case is a grand.. Bob I'm pretty sure those were .44-40s |
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S&W 38-40?
Sept 7, 2020 17:14:02 GMT -5
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Post by rjm52 on Sept 7, 2020 17:14:02 GMT -5
I misread the original post thinking he said 44-40...
Those 544s are sharp looking..
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Post by bushog on Sept 7, 2020 17:15:10 GMT -5
I'd stay 20-25k psi max in an N-Frame. But, a limited run of those in the Classic Series would be awesome. I believe a talented Gunsmith could recylinder a 10mm GP-100 or S&W 610. I'm currently waiting on a custom 38-40 Super Redhawk. It's the most underrated of the old hyphenated cartridges IMHO. May and should be a great thread to follow. You'll be able to shoot those atomic level loads Linebaugh talks about in the Redhawk. I had a Harton bisley with an oversized cylinder that would handle those loads. I think it was a 5 shot gun. Maybe Zeus remembers... |
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S&W 38-40?
Sept 7, 2020 17:50:09 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 7, 2020 17:50:09 GMT -5
I've got a 5-Shot Blackhawk that is awesome. The Redhawk should easily handle the same loads.
I'm in the planning stage of a 5-Shot Midframe Flattop too. That will be a 30k gun.
Really hope you finish this gun...
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S&W 38-40?
Sept 7, 2020 21:51:05 GMT -5
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Post by Fowler on Sept 7, 2020 21:51:05 GMT -5
I keep thinking of building a mid frame Flat Top Ruger Bisley with a round butt grip and a 4” barrel in 38/40 just cuz. Run a 180gr bullet at 900–1000fps for a fun load and ramp it up if desired. I doubt I ever would, I have other guns for that. I’m mean why really lean on a 38/40 when I have a 41 mag in the safe?
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