S&W .357
8 3/8”
Square
Six
Fixed front ramp with red insert, adj rear white outline
Pre-Model 27
SN# S 164XXX
Five screw, case hardened hammer and trigger, recessed cylinder.
I think it’s one of the earlier pre-27’s but not certain. Acquired this week at my LGS after watching it sit there for 2 months
Admin, I would like to re-post my inquires about my Smith please...Howdy ya'll...I'l take a turn at this. I inherited this Smith from my Father: story is; this is part of the "Lend-Lease" treaty with GB. This one was in .38S&W, sent to England, converted to .38SPL, and sent back to the RCMP, then re-pat. back to US.View attachment 969865 View attachment 969865
K-frame [?]
38 sp {was 38 s&w}
3" brl
squaAre
plane site
s/n V 753538
under crane: 14 (I think) over 131 26
d li6 shot
"P" stamped after s/n on frameView attachment 969865
Does anyone care to lend a word?View attachment 976030 View attachment 976029 View attachment 976028 We recently looked into this S&W 38, 5” bbl, nickle, square, 6 shot, serial number 367426
I’m interested to know what the serial number on the butt means with a “star” at the end (see pic) It has a loop attached there also, which covers the middle digits of the serial number on the butt.
Do you know any history on the gun that might explain the star at the end of the serial number on the butt?
Thanks very much. You’re providing a valuable service here.
Post-war .38-44 Outdoorsman.
1954-1955.
Matte blue refinish.
Factory 5" barrel uncommon.
Smith and Wesson .32 Double Action, fourth model. Caliber .32 S&W.
Made sometime 1883 - 1898, a Federal law "antique."