Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith and Wesson Pre-Model 24!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre-Model 24
Serial: S144377
Date of Manufacture: 1955-56
Caliber: .44 Spl.
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 24, chambered in the venerable .44 Special, is one of the most admired N-frame revolvers ever produced, combining classic American craftsmanship with the smooth shooting characteristics that made the .44 Special a favorite among knowledgeable marksmen for generations. Manufactured before S&W standardized its numbering system in 1957, this revolver was originally known as the .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model or simply the .44 Special Target Model, and it embodies all the hallmarks of mid-20th-century S&W quality: deep, lustrous bluing, finely fitted steel components, and a level of hand-tuned action work that modern production lines rarely equal. Built on the large and rugged N-frame, the Pre-Model 24 offered superb durability while maintaining a well-balanced feel, especially in the popular 6½-inch barrel configuration that provided excellent sight radius and recoil mitigation. The revolver featured a six-shot fluted cylinder, fully adjustable rear target sight, a crisp Patridge-style front sight, and a wonderfully smooth trigger system—light, glass-clean in single action and velvety in double action. Its checkered walnut target stocks, often with diamond escutcheons, filled the hand comfortably and contributed to its reputation as a revolver that seemed to “point itself.” The .44 Special cartridge, known for its mild recoil and excellent accuracy, paired perfectly with the gun’s weight and balance, giving shooters a controllable yet authoritative round ideal for target work, outdoorsmen, and even defensive carry in its day. Collectors prize these pre-numbered models not only for their mechanical excellence but also for their historical significance, representing a time when S&W revolvers were still deeply shaped by skilled hand-fitting and old-world finishing. Today, a Pre-Model 24 in fine condition stands as both a masterpiece of classic revolver design and a reminder of the elegance and performance that defined Smith & Wesson’s golden era.
Model: Pre-Model 24
Serial: S144377
Date of Manufacture: 1955-56
Caliber: .44 Spl.
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 24, chambered in the venerable .44 Special, is one of the most admired N-frame revolvers ever produced, combining classic American craftsmanship with the smooth shooting characteristics that made the .44 Special a favorite among knowledgeable marksmen for generations. Manufactured before S&W standardized its numbering system in 1957, this revolver was originally known as the .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model or simply the .44 Special Target Model, and it embodies all the hallmarks of mid-20th-century S&W quality: deep, lustrous bluing, finely fitted steel components, and a level of hand-tuned action work that modern production lines rarely equal. Built on the large and rugged N-frame, the Pre-Model 24 offered superb durability while maintaining a well-balanced feel, especially in the popular 6½-inch barrel configuration that provided excellent sight radius and recoil mitigation. The revolver featured a six-shot fluted cylinder, fully adjustable rear target sight, a crisp Patridge-style front sight, and a wonderfully smooth trigger system—light, glass-clean in single action and velvety in double action. Its checkered walnut target stocks, often with diamond escutcheons, filled the hand comfortably and contributed to its reputation as a revolver that seemed to “point itself.” The .44 Special cartridge, known for its mild recoil and excellent accuracy, paired perfectly with the gun’s weight and balance, giving shooters a controllable yet authoritative round ideal for target work, outdoorsmen, and even defensive carry in its day. Collectors prize these pre-numbered models not only for their mechanical excellence but also for their historical significance, representing a time when S&W revolvers were still deeply shaped by skilled hand-fitting and old-world finishing. Today, a Pre-Model 24 in fine condition stands as both a masterpiece of classic revolver design and a reminder of the elegance and performance that defined Smith & Wesson’s golden era.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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