Greetings to all from a first-timer!
I was wondering if any of you can help me find some info about a friend's family heirloom S&W .38. The markings are as follows:
SN under barrel and on bottom of grip: 548xxx
SN inside frame and on crane arm: 74xxx
38 S&W special ctg. (side of barrel)
Made in USA (other side of barrel)
Pats. Feb 6 06, Sept 14 09, Dec 29 14 (top of barrel)
It is nickel plated with square butt and diamond checkered wood grips. Half circle font sight. Forgot to count the screws, but if I remember correctly, at least 4 holding the side plate on, maybe 5?
If anyone can give me a production date, correct model ( I think it is a model 1905?), and any other info I would greatly appreciate it! Such as what's with the different serial numbers? I have been told to go with thte one on the bottom of the grip.
Thanks to all,
ZLP
I was wondering if any of you can help me find some info about a friend's family heirloom S&W .38. The markings are as follows:
SN under barrel and on bottom of grip: 548xxx
SN inside frame and on crane arm: 74xxx
38 S&W special ctg. (side of barrel)
Made in USA (other side of barrel)
Pats. Feb 6 06, Sept 14 09, Dec 29 14 (top of barrel)
It is nickel plated with square butt and diamond checkered wood grips. Half circle font sight. Forgot to count the screws, but if I remember correctly, at least 4 holding the side plate on, maybe 5?
If anyone can give me a production date, correct model ( I think it is a model 1905?), and any other info I would greatly appreciate it! Such as what's with the different serial numbers? I have been told to go with thte one on the bottom of the grip.
Thanks to all,
ZLP