So you think a S&W 36 is small...

[micromontenegro]

Think again!



Sorry for the lousy, nighttime pic, but I just had to share this beautiful, tiny Pocket Positive that is staying with me for a while so I can fit a new bolt. I wonder what would happen if someone decided to make a modern version.

 

[micromontenegro]

The polishing on these things is incredible.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

Cute, ain't they? I picked up this little 32 Police Positive a couple of years ago. Even came with the box.

Here it is with a couple of its big brother 38 Police Positive Specials.

 

[micromontenegro]

Nice family portrait

 

[peggysue]

Nice old revolvers!!

 

[James K]

An even smaller revolver was the original S&W Model M Ladysmith. It makes the J frames look huge.

Jim

 

[Hunter Customs]

The 3 inch barrel model 36 in the picture has traveled a lot of miles with me, carried the way it's pictured and also on a belt rig.
I have another 3 inch model 36 that looks almost new, it's listed on my website.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

 

[4V50 Gary]

I wonder how it compares to the S&W Model 33, the 38 S&W five shot revolver?

My grandfather bought one in anticipation of shooting it out in his gangsta days.

 

[James K]

Well, the Model 33 was originally the Regulation Police, which was made on the old I frame and then, as the Model 33, on the improved I frame and J frame. Both I frame types were the same size as the J frame except shorter, so it would have not been significantly smaller than a J frame gun. The I frame was first used for .32, in six shots; with .38 in the same size cylinder it could hold only five shots.

Jim

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Try this:

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Very nice Ladysmith, I'll bet it cost a pretty penny. One of these days I need to add one to my collection, but they are so desirable that they are very expensive. I will probably wind up with one not in such nice condition.

 

[JohnMoses]

Bill
That appears to be a Rossi 526, a adorable 7 shot 22 tiny revolver. I think the short barreled one in your picture was marketed as 'The Princess'. I just acquired a 3" version and like it a lot. It appears to be a modern copy of the original Ladysmith as it is da/sa with safety bar. This is all the information I have been able to find on this petite revolver. I've heard vague references that they were imported in the late 60's, but no actual dates or quantities of imports.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

The Rossi was imported from around 1965 to 1968. They are neat little guns, made like the Lady Smith, but in .22 LR.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

My mistake. I did not look closely enough to notice the Rossi name on it. An actual Ladysmith in that condition would be worth a great deal of money.

No, this one is not mine. But one of these days I will add one to my collection.