[flagman1776]

All matching numbers including grips. Forcing cone is perfect on the 3 1/2" barrel. Nickle has light scratches... Chip out of 1 grip as shown. Hammer & trigger show nice case colors. Caliber is, of course, 22 S&W
SN 12116
Model M Second change s/n 4576 - 13,950. 9374 of second change produced between 1906-1909 inclusive.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

That's gorgeous, Russ! What spectacular shape it's in. Congratulations!!

 

[flagman1776]

I haven't lettered it yet. Likely 1909 ship date. No sign of a refinish. Less than 100 miles from Springfield. Not bad for over 100 years old.

 

[Hunter]

Wow that is really nice!

 

[gearchecker]

I'm about 5 steps beyond envious. I've been looking for one of those for nealy 2 years now. Every one that I've located has the forcing cone blown out. Yours is the first one I've ever seen that has an intact barrel. I won't even venture to guess what that tiny little Ladysmith is worth today.

Congratulations on such a fine acquisition. and thanks for sharing it with us.
Your revolver is more rare than a K-32 Masterpiece.

Regards,
Gearchecker

 

[ar15ed]

that's a beauty! the nickel ones usually don't weather the years too well!

thanks for the pics,
ed

 

[WendyZXZ]

That is a great looking old pistol!

 

[DocZeus]

WHAT a Time Capsule....Nothing short of spectacular, Flagman! Just....Wow.

DocZeus
AKA
The Mousegun-Envious One.....

 

[DHENRY]

An extraordinary gun, particularly with an intact forcing cone.
You did real well...
Congratulations!
Don