Mar 9, 2000 · There is one or two 4-screw revolvers stamped MOD-26 in the yoke cut. I don't believe S&W made a Model 26-1 with a 4-screw frame or a 26-2. In 1988, S&W reintroduced …

Jan 9, 2016 · Roy Jinks' book THE HISTORY OF SMITH & WESSON states that the .45 Target Model of 1950 was made with no model number, beginning in February, 1950, and then Model …

Feb 18, 2018 · I have a Pre Model 26 Long Colt s/n: S161959. In my letter, Don states it as a Model 26 but it is not model marked. It was shipped 6/13/1962. Of course the frame was built …

Mar 16, 2006 · The Model 25 weighs 45 ounces; the Model 26 weighs 39 ounces. The Model 26 was introduced in 1950 and discontinued in 1961 with only 2,768 revolvers being made.

Jul 28, 2007 · Aside from one of the early 1950 target revolvers or some super rare 1917 Military chambered in 45 COLT the grail of the Smith and Wesson 45 Colt collector is the Model 26-1. …

Mar 16, 2006 · I have a Smith pre-26 model. While researching this model, I made a search for the Model 26 no dash. Nothing came up. Then I found information on the Georgia State Police …

Mar 21, 2021 · It is definitely a model of 1950 45 acp the serial number, it's Smith and Wesson says it's a model 28 LOL plus the serial number would have been a model 26, not a pre model …

Apr 18, 2025 · The revolver is correct as a Model 26-2 and verified in S&W's records as being shipped in 1966. Interesting that S&W would make a 26-2 five years after the model had been …

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May 21, 2003 · Hi: In the middle 1950s I was considering following family tradition and enter Law Enforcement. In those long ago days officers furnish their service revolvers .38 caliber, Colt or …