I purchased a pre 34 Kit gun at a gun show yesterday. I am wondering its value and if these guns are better than the newer 34 guns.

What holsters do most of you use?

Thanks for any iformation on these guns.











ddj

I think this is a Pre 34 revolver. All the parts and box have matching numbers.

ddj

The pre-34 angle I'm afraid I'll have to leave for others to comment on. If you don't learn much here on it, try the S&W forum. You'll find lots of info there.

I used to have the newer Model 34 kit gun in the 4" and I used it for squirrel hunting and as an all around companion when in the woods, or small game hunting and, in certain locations, even carried it in the fishing tackle box. Externally it looked like yours, excepting for the cylinder release button.

For carry, I used a lined leather hip holster. An unlined will wear the bluing off faster.

For values check the "blue book" or gunbroker.com. They just had a 6" Model 35, which is similar. I hope this helps at least some.

I've got a 4" Md 63, same size? I carry it in a Bianchi padded nylon holster. Don't even know it's there.

That's a really nice revolver. The flat latch on the cylinder release and the box indicate its an early one (probably 50's). Other that that, I can tell you its more valuable and desired than a modern gun. Nice pickup!
ps, I would carry it in a nice leather lined holster, if I carried it at all. I believe you have a collector quality gun worth more than a new one.

I have been told on the S&W site I better not holster this one. I think this one will be shot but seldom due to its value. I really can't have a gun personally if I am not going to shoot it.

Thanks

ddj

I thought that would be the case.

Its a 22!!!!Fireing will not damage it.

In 1929 Remington introduced the High Velocity 22 Long Rifle.If you're going to shoot it make sure if it 's made for the HV version though I would only use standard velocity for that gun to help keep it in good condition !

That is a purty little pistol Trouthunter. Looks like a perfect little packing pistol. I'm with you on not owning it if your not going to shoot it Congrats on your nice find.