Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
I would say the same for handguns made by Smith & Wesson or Colt.

The polishing, fit and finish of the older wheel guns was flawless and there was the same fore mentioned artistic nuance to the guns as to the pocket knives. Back in those days the wages were low enough to allow for more time spent on a piece and I think there was more quality control.
I can agree with that. I've got a S&W "Triple Lock" and Colt "New Service" both in .455 made for the British Army in World War I. The fit and finish on both is a testament to the care and skill of the workers in Springfield and Hartford. In contrast, I have a S&W 29-2 made in 1970 that's great, but not as good as the older S&W. A friend has a new S&W that's rough by comparison.