Chapter XIV

SMITH & WESSON BELT BUCKLES

S&W belt buckles, photos courtesy of Walter V. “Pete” Roberts.

Information and photos in this section courtesy of Walter V. “Pete” Roberts. S&W buckles are covered in much more detail in Pete’s book, The Buckles of Smith & Wesson.

Hostiles Model 600 - 1975

• Commemorative Model 610: Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson, 1977. Reported as offered in brass with antique silver finish, as well as a limited edition sterling silver version.

• The Last Cartridge Model 630: 1978.

• The Last Cartridge, Sterling Silver, Model 640: Limited Edition. 1,000 made.

• S&W Logo Model 660: 1979. Brass.

• .357 Magnum Model 665: 1980.

• Pistol Case: 1980. 3,500 made. Model #670 in brass, #671 in antique silver and #684 electroplate 22K gold.

Depicts lid on a gutta percha case for a Model One.

• The Horse Thief Model 675: 1981. Brass only.

• .44 Magnum Model 679: 1981. Small buckle.

• Brown Bear Model 680 & 681: North American Game Animal series #1, 1982. Piquette design.

• White Tail Deer – North American Game Animal series, #2: 1983, rare, natural brass. Pronghorn, Elk, and possible others were planned in this series, but it is unknown if any were actually made.

• American Tradition Model 682:

Eagle carrying S&W logo.

• Wildlife Pocket Knife & Buckle Sets: 1983, probably 1,000 of each type made. Acid etched with gold fill.

Known themes include Eagle, Duck & Trout.

• The Hostiles limited edition buckle: 14 karat gold, 1984, 1,500 made.

• The Hostiles Maverick Knife & Buckle Set: 1984 dated Hostiles buckle with etched blade Maverick folding knife.

• The Hostiles Knife, Buckle & Print Set: 1984, with framed print.

• Belt & Buckle Set: Black or brown S&W marked leather belt, with either a Hostiles or Last Cartridge buckle. Belt widths of 1.5” & 1.75” were offered.

• 135th Anniversary Set: 1987, 1,000 made. Set of 3 small oval buckles in wood box. Designs are Last Cartridge, Hostiles, and 135th Anniv. Logo.

• The Academy 25th Anniversary Buckle Set: 1994, 100 made. Piquette design. Set of two small buckles, one satin nickel (#8567) and one polished sterling (#8700)

• 1st Armorer Buckle: Oval, brass, silver or gold. Features revolver and hammer.

• 2nd Series Armorer Buckle: 1993. Limited edition Piquette design featuring auto-pistol.

• S&W Limited Edition Academy Three Buckle Set: 1969, 100 made. Wood case with three identical S&W logo buckles, each marked “EST ACADEMY 1969” across bottom. One each brass, gold/phodium, and nickel.

• Virginia Sheriff ’s Association 50th Anniversary: 1983, estimated 500 made.

• Old Style Bergamot Buckle: Large buckle, marked “K300.”

• New Style Bergamot Buckle: Large buckle marked R300, fastening hardware strengthened.