Stainless 44 Magnum, Pinned Barrel and Recessed Cylinder/Not a S&W

**kobsw** · November 24th, 2017, 09:18 PM

I found this ca 1980-87 Astra Stainless Model 44 which is a S&W clone of a Model 29. It has two features I like in smith's and that's the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder plus it's built like a tank.

What do you think?

Kobsw

**Chief Brody** · November 25th, 2017, 08:47 AM

That is a sweet looking classic revolver.. Well done !

**kobsw** · November 25th, 2017, 08:44 PM

Thanks Chief, Only S&W magnum and 22lr revolvers had the recessed cylinder and I believe they stopped doing that by 1980 or so. I also think this gun is modeled after a 5 screw Model 29 which is definitely something S&W stopped doing way before this gun was made.

It's my first "N" frame revolver and first .44 magnum revolver but I'm sure it wont be my last since a blued model 29 is something I've had my sights set on for a while now.

Best regards,

Kobsw

**R L Suehr** · November 26th, 2017, 04:59 AM

Astra made solid revolvers. I have a 960 in .38 that is a 5 screw style gun. Pinned barrel, recessed cylinders, etc. Very good shooter as well. Personally, if you haven't bought it, do so. You won't be disappointed.

Here's a short YouTube video I did on mine:

**kobsw** · November 26th, 2017, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by R L Suehr

Astra made solid revolvers. I have a 960 in .38 that is a 5 screw style gun. Pinned barrel, recessed cylinders, etc. Very good shooter as well. Personally, if you haven't bought it, do so. You won't be disappointed.

Here's a short YouTube video I did on mine:

R L... thx for sharing that video. I bought the .44 for $150 plus a well used Lee Enfield for $150 so $300 hundred for both. To be honest I thought I'd be more excited about the Lee Enfield but there's just something about that Astra.

Kobsw