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Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 24 - .44 Special Revolvers

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 24
.44 Special Revolvers

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 24 44 SPL, 6.5" BBL

Description:
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 24 HAND EJECTOR FOURTH MODEL 1950 TARGET. 44 SPL, 6.5" RIBBED BBL SATIN BLUED REVOLVER REDESIGNED HAMMER, SHORT ACTION, MICROMETER REAR SIGHT. BRIGHT BORE, MINOR HANDLING MARKS ON THE FINISH, WITH A SMALL LOSS OF BLUING AT THE MUZZLE. SERIAL # S98790 SHIPPING & INS IS $35.00 An article from the American Rifleman on the Model 24:: Such features included an integral rib along the top of the barrel, a shorter throw on the hammer—a.k.a. short-action—and a new micrometer-style adjustable sight. This revolver was called the Hand Ejector Fourth Model or Model 1950 Target Model. Initial sales were dismal—a mere 244 copies were sold during its first three years of production. It recoiled too much for the target shooters of the day, and with a 6 1/2" barrel it was quite a burden for most law enforcement officers. The only thing that saved the Model 1950 was Elmer Keith and his incessant ranting about his heavy .44 field loads. The .44 Mag. was introduced in 1956, thus putting another nail into the Model 1950’s coffin. In 1957 the model number system took over Smith & Wesson’s product line and the Model 1950 became known as the Model 24. It limped along until 1966 when the Model 24 was dropped from the line.

Price: $1,599.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44 Special
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 24
Serial Number: s98790
Barrel Length: 6.5
Bore Info: EXCELLENT
Chambers: EXCELLENT
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrel Type: ribbed