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Davidson’s announced the expansion of the exclusive N-Frame Model 20 heavy-duty exclusive revolver line produced in collaboration with Smith & Wesson to include a 6” barreled model. Now, this latest iteration is almost gone.
Davidson’s and Smith & Wesson revived the Model 20 as a limited-edition 250-unit production of a commemorative Texas Rangers tribute. The “One Riot, One Ranger” Heavy Duty sold out almost immediately.
Following the success of that model, Davidson’s and Smith & Wesson produced a 4” barrel Model 20 as another limited production run exclusive revolver. These, too, are now gone.
Based on consumer demand, Davidson’s introduced the Model 20 in a 6” barrel variant limited to 500 units.
SPECS:
This new Davidson’s exclusive carries an MSRP of $1,549.00. Consumers will very likely enjoy a lower price from Davidson’s and Gallery of Guns’ nationwide FFL retailer network.
The gun began life in 1930 as S&W’s “Heavy Duty” (.38/44) – an N-frame revolver built to handle high-pressure .38 Special loadings. Law enforcement users and handloaders wanted more penetration, so S&W used their large .44 frame to make a beefy .38 that could safely take hotter loads. The .38/44 high-pressure practice and performance helped bridge the gap between ordinary .38 Special loadings and the later .357 Magnum – in other words the .38/44 was a direct precursor in concept to the development and popularity of the .357 Magnum.
The series included a fixed-sight Heavy Duty and the longer-barrel Outdoorsman with adjustable sights. The revolver is recognizable as an N-frame with an ejector-rod shroud and a heavier barrel/underlug compared with small K-frame .38s.
Original production ran 1930-1941, stopped for WWII, then resumed 1946-1966. In 1957, Smith & Wesson switched from names to model numbers; the Heavy Duty became the Model 20 (the Outdoorsman became the Model 23). The classic production ended in 1966.
This 500-unit production run of the 6” barreled Model 20 is almost sold out but just a few of these classic revolvers remain. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Act now to own this special limited-edition Smith & Wesson N-Frame.
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About Davidson’s and Gallery of Guns
Founded in 1932, Davidson’s (http://www.davidsonsinc.com) is one of the nation’s leading firearms and related accessories distributors. Davidson’s central focus is on the customer. Often referred to as the Davidson’s Difference, this passion for unparalleled support serves as the basis for many of Davidson’s service-oriented programs such as Gallery of Guns® (http://www.galleryofguns.com) and the Davidson’s GuaranteeD® Lifetime Replacement Program, which extends to both the dealer and final customer. The Davidson’s Difference is backed by a great team of industry professionals across the United States.
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