The Three Little Pigs

[Recluse]

Three hoglegs. Model 29, Model 686, Model 17.

I refer to them as the "Three Little Pigs."

All I need is a Model 57 to make it four hoglegs and a complete hog.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=95697&d=1391582826

All three of them are a joy to shoot.

:coffee:

[bobthenailer]

Nice set of handguns ! looking at them reminded me of my past collection of 8 3/8 barrels S&W revolvers
Years ago in the 1970 i had S&W 8 3/8 " barrel fever , a model 17 ,48, 53, 14, 27, 57, 25, 29, the 48 and 53 had factory 22lr cylinders. all are gone now. since, i have replaced some in stainless and with shorter barrels .

[Sax.45]

Nice, I have a 686 just like yours, but with factory wood grips. Very nice trio.

[Three-Fifty-Seven]

If you got #4 a bit shorter ... It would run only hobble, and be easier to catch!

Nice looking trio! Like the 686!

[Patrick L]

Nice trio. I don't own any long Smiths, but I admit I am beginning to hanker for one. All of mine are 6 or 6 1/2 inch, plus one lone 4 incher. I think an 8 3/8 inch Model 27 would be nice, or maybe a K38 Masterpiece. Oh well, maybe some day!

[white eagle]

very nice collection
mine are stubs compared to yours
curious what is meant by hoglegs?

[williamwaco]

very nice collection
mine are stubs compared to yours
curious what is meant by hoglegs?

Hog Leg (pronounced Hog laig) is an old west slang word for a large revolver.

It refers to the shape which mimics the shape of the hog's hind leg.\\see:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/173144947/butcher-pendant-pig?ref=sr_gallery_27&ga_search_query=pig+meat+cuts&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery