JonMorganHill
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I've looked, but can't find info on this one. Any info is greatly appreciated!
Serial number is r76xx
Serial number is r76xx
Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers
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a) 38 special
b) 1"
c) round (wooden grips, diamond pattern)
d) 5
e) ?
f) J5982xx
g) MOD 38
It's an airweight bodyguard and the serial number puts it in the 1976 - 77 range. Is there any way to narrow it down further? Also, the information I found online said that the diamond grips were phased out before then.
b) 1"
c) round (wooden grips, diamond pattern)
d) 5
e) ?
f) J5982xx
g) MOD 38
It's an airweight bodyguard and the serial number puts it in the 1976 - 77 range. Is there any way to narrow it down further? Also, the information I found online said that the diamond grips were phased out before then.
TheMauserGuy
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A. Unknown
B. 5”
C. Curved
D. 6 shots
E. Blade/camel hump?
F. 5? 57? 317?
G. Smith and Wesson says it “may” be a New Frontier Model 2 Russian Contract. But, they don’t know for sure
B. 5”
C. Curved
D. 6 shots
E. Blade/camel hump?
F. 5? 57? 317?
G. Smith and Wesson says it “may” be a New Frontier Model 2 Russian Contract. But, they don’t know for sure
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NIGHTLORD40K
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Probably a Model 60, made prior to '82. What does it say on the inside of the frame when you open up?
JonMorganHill
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Thanks for that. I was able to find out more info. Inside the frame it reads mod. 60
It's a Chief's Special in .38, made in the first year for stainless - 1969. I also found the original grips, they look like they were replaced with the pearl grips when the gun was new. No sign of use on them
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VaGunLover
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Thanks for the help on this pistol I inherited from my Grandfather.
38 special
4 inch barrel
Square butt (I think)
6 shot
Fixed sights
Serial# C207443
Odd numbers on swing out arm. (See pics)
Year and value please?
38 special
4 inch barrel
Square butt (I think)
6 shot
Fixed sights
Serial# C207443
Odd numbers on swing out arm. (See pics)
Year and value please?
NIGHTLORD40K
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Its a Military and Police Model of 1905, probably produced just after WW2. The raised "speed hammer" spur was optional. Is there patent information stamped on the back of the hammer ?
VaGunLover
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No sir. There is nothing anywhere near the hammer.
Jim Watson
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C numbers are for the return to commercial production after WWII, late 1940s, maybe early 1950s.
The "odd numbers" are assembly numbers to keep parts together until completion and assignment of a serial number.
The "odd numbers" are assembly numbers to keep parts together until completion and assignment of a serial number.
VaGunLover
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Thank you gentlemen. What do you think the value might be?
NIGHTLORD40K
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Aside from the grips, the condition looks pretty good, but it is not a super-rare model. Figure $400ish.
VaGunLover
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Thanks!
VaGunLover
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Is there a way to find out where it went from the factory and what year?
NIGHTLORD40K
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You can try to get a factory letter, but IIRC, their records are pretty shoddy on the K-frame .38s like the M&P and Model 10- and its not cheap.
VaGunLover
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Thanks again for all of the responses here. I appreciate your help. Are there places where someone might be able to sell this type of pistol to someone that appreciates it and not some housewife freaking out about the riots? I have no use for it and was not close to my Grandfather nor were any of his heirs. He was not a nice person.
Any recommendations on a sale site or location would be greatly appreciated.
Any recommendations on a sale site or location would be greatly appreciated.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Honestly, it would make a practical and effective weapon for an inexperienced, perhaps first time gun owner looking for a home defense gun.
Otherwise, theres Gunbroker, which is an online auction site and Armslist, which is an online classified listing service (its free, btw). Otherwise, you may want to take it to a local gunshow- assuming private, person to person sales are legal in VA. These methods will yield the best profits. Of course, you can always sell it to a dealer or pawnshop, but they will give you the least because they have to flip it.
ontarget
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You could post it on THR in the classified section.
NIGHTLORD40K
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There is a minimum number of posts you have to have first, and I dont think hes there yet.
ontarget
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My bad.
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CAdams4LSU
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This gun has been in my dad's gun cabinet ever since I remember. Would love to know what year and model it is. I think I narrowed it down to N frame, maybe pre WWII with the sights, but I don't know for sure. Would also like to know how much it is worth, as is and if I repaired the pitting.
a) 30 Special
b) 5 inch
c) square but wood
d) 6 shot
e) fixed sites, half moon over cylinder
f) D252628 on bottom of butt
g) D252628 on bottom of butt
a) 30 Special
b) 5 inch
c) square but wood
d) 6 shot
e) fixed sites, half moon over cylinder
f) D252628 on bottom of butt
g) D252628 on bottom of butt
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Jim Watson
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CAdams, you have a .38 Military & Police Model 10.
It was made in 1969 or 1970.
Really repairing the pitted areas is not really feasible, a GOOD reblue would cost at least half the value of the gun.
I would slather the rusty areas with oil, let stand a while, and rub with a coarse rag. You might try 0000 steel wool or better, brass wool or a true copper Chore Boy cleaner.
Dollar value is in the several hundreds; they made an awful lot of M&Ps over a century or so and only the very finest are worth collector money.
It was made in 1969 or 1970.
Really repairing the pitted areas is not really feasible, a GOOD reblue would cost at least half the value of the gun.
I would slather the rusty areas with oil, let stand a while, and rub with a coarse rag. You might try 0000 steel wool or better, brass wool or a true copper Chore Boy cleaner.
Dollar value is in the several hundreds; they made an awful lot of M&Ps over a century or so and only the very finest are worth collector money.
CAdams4LSU
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Thank you Jim. Don't want to sell it or anything as it has been in the family since new. I will try the oil and coarse rag approach.
