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Posted: 11/11/2015 11:34:42 PM EDT
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Most but not all pre model number smiths had serials on the butt bottom of the barrel back of the cylinder and underside of the ejector.
On most smiths the serial number of the frame is on the butt. Often people confuse assembly numbers ( not in any way related to the serial number) inside the crane On some vintages of smiths they did also put the serial number on the frame in the same location of the model number |
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Posted: 11/12/2015 9:57:37 AM EDT
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Go to smith and Wesson forum - there are hard core collectors there who pretty much go by " never say never" with S&W! There are legit examples of model number era guns with serialized parts and pre model number guns without. Some dash number revision guns not having the engineering change or those without the dash that have them. Another place for the serial number on parts is the crane it will be on the part of the crane facing the front of the chambers ( not well visualized with the cylinder still attached
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Posted: 11/12/2015 8:46:33 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help. I'll head over to that forum. I just don't want to put money into a shooter ($250) to find out the barrel has been replaced etc. Kind of wanted somewhat original.
Assembly # is on frame where the crane resides and I did have the LGS pull the grips to verify the "K" serial on butt. |
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Posted: 11/12/2015 9:58:29 PM EDT
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I would think if the barrel WAS put on their after the fact. And it's done properly, it would still be worth 250. Maybe more. As long as it's a correct barrel for that model and caliber and it wasn't done by Bubba. Meaning if it was done right. But I guess that would be hard to know without being a gunsmith yourself??? I don't know.
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Posted: 11/13/2015 9:28:30 AM EDT
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For a working gun, if the gun checks out ( end shake timing push off etc)$250 would be a jump on it price for me!
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Posted: 11/13/2015 10:34:15 AM EDT
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I would think if the barrel WAS put on their after the fact. And it's done properly I took a look at it again yesterday. Barrel is correct. Timing is correct. Minimal end shake, at least same or similar to other revolvers I own. Aftermarket Pachmeyer grips. Definitely some holster wear and that's why I believe it's priced where it's at. It's only 250 so I'll drop the coin. Thanks again |
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Posted: 11/13/2015 1:46:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/13/2015 2:01:02 PM EDT
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Pics???
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Posted: 11/15/2015 12:49:23 AM EDT
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It's now on layaway. I'll post pics when I pick it up next month. Ran across a Rem sportmans 12 with mod choked barrel that just came in. I picked up for my kid as Christmas present. Amazing folks dump guns during the holiday season to pay the bills. guess it's something I wouldn't do. Knock on wood.
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Posted: 11/20/2015 9:55:43 AM EDT
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A S&W Combat Masterpiece that passes the inspection test would be worth $250.00 all day long and out the door. Sounds like a great find.
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