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Posted: 2/4/2018 12:06:58 AM EDT

Just acquired (Gunshow find) a Smith and Wesson Model 34, 4" barrel. It was advertised as an "early" model. I know it's post-1966 since it doesn't have the flat cylinder latch, but it's before the 34-1 (no "dash" serial number M43XXX). So what date range would this be?

Posted: 2/4/2018 12:11:32 AM EDT

[#1]

1971-73 on M43xxx....

Posted: 2/4/2018 11:44:41 AM EDT

[#2]

thanks much.... I got married in '70, graduated college in '71 and grad school in '73, so I'll consider this a graduation present to meself.

Posted: 2/8/2018 12:11:39 AM EDT

[#3]

Congrats!

Posted: 2/8/2018 8:40:03 PM EDT

[#4]

Just shot a steel challenge match today with my 34. Mine is the 2” and I get some funny looks shooting it at such an event. But unlike all the fancy custom guns I am not cussing about malfunctions and don’t have to worry about magazines. And while not the fastest I tend to never need more than the five rounds needed per string of targets.

Posted: 2/8/2018 9:28:35 PM EDT

[#5]

I may try that as well.... I normally use a 1954 Colt Officer's Model Special, which gets enough odd looks. and our club allows one centerfire and one rimfire in the same match for the same entry fee.

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