Hi, I am illustrating a short story where the protagonist is in possession of a revolver. I know little about guns, save which end does what, but I'd appreciate some help here.
What I'd like is the name, or picture, of a revolver CURRENTLY IN U.S. PRODUCTION that looks 'old fashioned' in it's style- e.g., something that looks as if it could have been designed any time between WW1 and now- a 'western' style revolver might be a bit too old world but it's on the right tracks.
I'd just like to see what I'm meant to be drawing. So I need a new revolver that has that timeless, might be a hundred years or a day old look. But nothing fancy.
If you have any ideas, please help- thanks.
2007-09-30 03:07:05 · 16 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Its not US production, but definately newer designed and BIG!!
Magnum Research makes the BFR, or biggest finest revolver, and can shoot a rifle cartridge.
go to magnumresearch.com and check out the revolvers.
It Doesn't have a cowboy look, but it is intimidating!!
2007-09-30 04:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by James D 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look at illustrations of the Ruger Vaquero which look like Old West revolvers. Also see the Colt SAA, which is an Old West Revolver that is still produced. Something newer would be the Colt Python (first produced in 1955).
Sound like what you want is a modern double-action revolver, as the Old West revolvers were mostly single-action. Another wheel gun that has been around for a long time is the Colt Detective Special (a classic snub nose revolver). Something earlier would be the Webley English revolvers and the Smith & Wesson models 27 & 28.
Good luck with your illustrating. Contact me by e-mail if you need more info.
Best.
H
2007-09-30 11:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.bayourovers.com/SmithWessonM10-4.jpg
Smith and Wesson Model 10.
I think it fits all of your stated criteria. It's not currently in production in that form, but weapons nearly identical still are.
Addendum to JD below: "This handgun was the predecessor to the Smith & Wesson Model 10 that others are listing here.The Colt came FIRST and the Smith & Wesson Model 10 resulted from the competetion with Colt. "
In a word? Bull pucky!
The S&W Model 10 started life as the M&P Hand Ejector 1899 as Mr. Ferrell stated. It was the first .38 Special (called the .38 S&W Special at that time)....then came the S&W 1902 M&P....then came the cutting edge 1905 M&P. The 1905 M&P remained in production, with a few cosmetic and name changes, until it was renamed the Model 10 in 1956 or 58 or thereabouts. The same gun is still manufactured today if I'm not mistaken (I'm no longer an S&W fan so I don't keep up), though the heavy barrel and rubber grips make it appear different. By 1963 or so, with a design that was relatively unchanged for 60 years, the 10 was outselling the Colt more than five to one.
The Colt Official Police was dropped in 1969.
Response to Dave M above: Sorry, sir, but you've been reading too much Wikipedia ;) The .38 S&W Special (the .38 special) was introduced with the M&P 1899. The 1902 date so many folks continually cite has long been disproven.
http://www.gunblast.com/Cumpston_SW-MP.htm
This page here (above url) has a .38 Special 1899 M&P that left the factory in Dec of 1900. The shipping envoice says so.
S&W has suggested many times that the first 8,000 1899 M&P's were chambered in .38 S&W Special and sold to the civilian market before the military got theirs chambered in .38 Gov. (.38 Long Colt).
The 1899 stopped production prior to the 1902 date most folks state as being the first .38 Special date....and yet a large percentage of 1899 M&P's still in existence are clearly stamped and chambered for .38 S&W Special. That's a tough one to argue with.
2007-09-30 10:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by randkl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a link to a Smith & Wesson "Military & Police" .38 Special that is obviously from the 1950s or older.
Update: randkl, JD was pobably thinking of the Colt 1892 .38 Colt which used the first .357" spec for a .38 slug. From 1899 to 1902 S&W hand ejectors would have been in .38SW (.38spl being born in 1902.)
2007-09-30 10:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by david m 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most common of the revolvers from about 1913- present is the Smith & Wesson model 10 revolver. Do an image search on the web, there ought to be plenty of pictures you can use.
2007-09-30 12:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
randkl and david m nailed it right on the money. The Smith and Wesson Military and Police, Hand ejector Model of 1899 , which after few changes became the Model 10 in 1957. It is timeless and still in production.
2007-09-30 10:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking of a S & W Scofield model top break. They are a little older than the Mdl 10 but newer than the SA Colts. And they are still being made as replicas.
Sarge
2007-10-03 19:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by sargeArmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
timeless would be a colt single action army revolver, im sure you can find all the info you need by searching it on the net. and they are still in production
2007-09-30 11:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by Orion2506 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
how about use a search engine and look up weapons of WWI? I think during WWI webley's were used by the brits. Look up Cimarron they make some nice top break revolvers.
2007-10-01 03:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by jojo21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Colt police positive or S&W model 10 M&P.
2007-09-30 20:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Steel Rain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋