[Big Larry]

1930's Wolf and Klar 38 Heavy Duty.Have shot wadcutters and they are extremely accurate.
I really like this revolver. Big Larry

 

[Adirondacker]

Who were Wolf & Klar?

 

[jonesy814]

I believe a distributor, or big dealer. They were big enough to place special orders from S&W for special configurations. This would have been back in the 30's I think

 

[carl418_resigned]

Wolf & Klar was a big distributor back in the day. I have one of theirs too. That's a nice find!

 

[Big Larry]

Finding the revolver was no problem, but the period Winchester ammo,was. Big Larry

 

[jonesy814]

I forgot to comment on the gun. It's a beauty!

 

[Big Larry]

Thanks. It is 100% matching including the stocks. Big Larry

 

[Absalom]

I believe a distributor, or big dealer. They were big enough to place special orders from S&W for special configurations. This would have been back in the 30's I think

Wolf & Klar were indeed both a distributor and dealer for Colt and S&W. Their retail store in Ft. Worth existed from the 1890s to the 1960s. Some of the big names of the “public enemy” era like Nelson and Dillinger are connected to guns from W&K. They also dealt in lots of other stuff, like jewelry. Their steer-head grips for handguns are iconic among some collectors.

 

[Adirondacker]

Wolf & Klar were indeed both a distributor and dealer for Colt and S&W. Their retail store in Ft. Worth existed from the 1890s to the 1960s. Some of the big names of the “public enemy” era like Nelson and Dillinger are connected to guns from W&K. They also dealt in lots of other stuff, like jewelry. Their steer-head grips for handguns are iconic among some collectors.

Though I've been collecting original gun & accessory catalogs for 50+ yrs, that's one I've never seen or even heard of, so thanks for posting it. Especially since I grew up about 150 m. from Cowtown, & had relatives there my parents often visited, I'm rather ashamed I never heard of this company.

 

[delcrossv]

Very nice! I'd like to get a box of original ammo to try in mine. Underwood +p 158 grn Keiths are a good substitute though. BANG!!

 

[Big Larry]

Very nice! I'd like to get a box of original ammo to try in mine. Underwood +p 158 grn Keiths are a good substitute though. BANG!!

Original ammo, if you can find it, runs to $700 at times. I rather doubt you would want to shoot that. Here is a pic of Wolf and Klar. Big Larry

 

[delcrossv]

$700? Sheesh! Well may be a round or two.

 

[Big Larry]

$700? Sheesh! Well may be a round or two.

I paid over $300 for that box of shells in the picture. Box is pretty rough but all the ammo is there. I am still looking for some Remington 38-44 ammo. Extremely rare. Big Larry

 

[WendyZXZ]

Very nice looking! The 38/44 HD we have here was letter as shipped to W&K.

 

[Big Larry]

It's a crummy picture. I collect guns, but not so good at photography. It is a real nice revolver.
Lots of the 38/44 HD's were shipped to W&K. Soon, I will post pics of my 38/44 Outdoorsman. It is new in the box. Thanks WendyZXZ. Big Larry

 

[Curt360]

Great looking revolver. Thanks for sharing the pic

 

[Big Larry]

Thanks for the compliment. More to come. Big Larry