This Old Gun: Smith and Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

[Annihilator]

Good read on the S&W model 49 Bodyguard

An Official Journal Of The NRA | This Old Gun: Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

When the market for concealable backup revolvers expanded in the 1950s, the Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard offered a great alternative to the Chiefs Special.

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[Sld1959]

Love the bodyguards, got to get a new one, only firearm I regret selling, well the on I regret most...

 

[10mmLife]

I don't have the revolver bodyguard but I do own the S&W semi auto .380 bodyguard that I toss in a pocket holster sometimes. It's a decent little piece but 10lb trigger pull takes some getting used to especially on such a small piece. I do practice with it a lot and I can consistently hit a paper plate at 30ft with it.

 

[adam sr]

Nice little gun but I think they look a little funny with the hump back and the slim handle.

 

[Susquash]

I love my S&W Model 49. It was my back-up and off duty since the early 1970s. As you can see from the pictures it is a little scratched up.

 

[adam sr]

I love my S&W Model 49. It was my back-up and off duty since the early 1970s. As you can see from the pictures it is a little scratched up. View attachment 8354

Very nice gun. At least the scratches are in a nice pattern.