Smith and Wesson 34-1

[Soclosenotnear]

I just layed away this little guy. A 34-1 that I learned was likely​ made in 1971(s#m26301). It's got the original box with it and is in nice shape overall. Hopefully paid a fair price as it was comparable to what is on GunBroker. They had this one marked at $699 and I'm paying $575. It'll probably never be the kit gun that it is again, but it'll have a good home.


Let me know what you think.

 

[10-96]

Very nice! Does the serial number on the box match the revolver? Sweet find!

 

[DPris]

Great little guns.
Very fond of mine & wish S&W still made 'em (and made 'em right).
Denis

 

[Soclosenotnear]

Yes, the box is matching. I'm excited to get it, although it'll be several months before it's paid off. I will say this though; I handled a model 317 today, which apparently is their new "kit gun" and I was not impressed. They are two very different revolvers.

 

[smee78]

Congrats on the new addition, I enjoy a good 34 or my pre34 for plinking. They are solid revolvers.

 

[Armybrat]

Very good deal, particularly for a snubbie 34.

I had a nice 34-1 (made in 1978) that I gave to one of my grandsons several years ago. It too had the box & papers. Just gave my stainless version, the Model 63, to another grandson this past Christmas.

They are wonderful high quality little wheel guns.

 

[DPris]

Unfortunately, no comparison between the 34 & the 317.
Denis

 

[Armybrat]

Sorry about the dirty window screen reflections on my old 34-1:

 

[Soclosenotnear]

Are the short barreled guns scarcer than the 4" barreled guns? 4" j frames sound strange to me. I'm not sure I've ever held one.

 

[natman]

Here's mine:



It's an older model, built on the tiny I frame. I bought it 15 years ago at the LGS. It was misidentified as a 17. I couldn't believe the price, I almost did myself an injury whipping out my wallet. The owner was suspicious when I didn't even try to dicker.

 

[VTRich]

I recently found a 2" Model 34-1 to add to my collection. Shown here with a 34-1 4", and a 63-1 4".

 

[ThomasT]

I have a 34-1 flat latch I suspect was made in the early 60s. No box or paperwork and the original grip had been replaced with a fake stag horn grip. I installed a Houge grip. I paid $250 OTD. I thought I got a good deal till Natman came along.

 

[natman]

I have a 34-1 flat latch I suspect was made in the early 60s. No box or paperwork and the original grip had been replaced with a fake stag horn grip. I installed a Houge grip. I paid $250 OTD. I thought I got a good deal till Natman came along.

You did get a good deal. What I paid for mine was the best deal I ever got on a gun.