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Posted: 4/30/2017 1:06:05 PM EDT
Here's what I've got... some people who are good with this, enlighten me.
Smith & Wesson .357 Lazy Ampersand Serial Number 100,8xx ("S" Prefix) Matching numbers all around 5 Screw Frame Pinned and Recessed Looks to have a Target Hammer and Target Trigger From my research it shows to be a 1953, Pre-Model 19 .357. Further investigation reveals this to be a Pre-27, N Frame, S Code, ".357 Magnum" made in 1953. What is the finish on this handgun?!? Is it a melonite refinish or something? I've refrained from cleaning it up at all for the sake of not wanting to do anything stupid. If some of you guys could tip me off as to anything you see, and the gun's general value, I'd appreciate it. Cheers, John                        
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Posted: 4/30/2017 1:13:14 PM EDT
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Need pics but should be blued.
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Posted: 4/30/2017 1:55:18 PM EDT
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Sorry, pictures didn't work the first time.
Thanks for your help. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:00:43 PM EDT
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Looks like it's been industrial hard chromed.
http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/Metalife%20Finish%20Page%202.htm 
Here's some of mine... 
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:01:55 PM EDT
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Sorry, pictures didn't work the first time. Thanks for your help. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:05:01 PM EDT
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Got any larger pics ?
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:58:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/30/2017 3:06:13 PM EDT
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that line,.....is this dirt / grease, . . . or wear ?
I still think it's hard-chrome. If so, it's a great, durable, long lasting, easy to clean finish. it's beautiful 
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Posted: 4/30/2017 3:08:27 PM EDT
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that line,.....is this dirt / grease, . . . or wear ? http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/Lp73WD.jpg I still think it's hard-chrome. If so, it's a great, durable, long lasting, easy to clean finish. it's beautiful |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 3:59:47 PM EDT
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I would agree that the finish looks like hard chrome too. From the barrel profile and the top strap and barrel rib checkering, it almost looks like a Pre-27 'N' frame.
What is the barrel length on that? It looks like it could be a 5"…… |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 5:45:37 PM EDT
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I would agree that the finish looks like hard chrome too. From the barrel profile and the top strap and barrel rib checkering, it almost looks like a Pre-27 'N' frame. What is the barrel length on that? It looks like it could be a 5"…… Further investigation reveals this to be a Pre-27, N Frame, S Code, ".357 Magnum" made in 1953. And it is, indeed, a 5" barrel. What do you guys think this is worth? I'm going to sell it. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 9:12:51 PM EDT
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It will make someone a great shooter. Unfortunately the value is MUCH lower with the refinish. In original configuration, a 5in pre-27 in 80-90% condition would be over $1000. As it is now about half that, say $500-600. You might find someone who will pay more, but I would not count on it.
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Posted: 5/1/2017 12:40:47 AM EDT
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It will make someone a great shooter. Unfortunately the value is MUCH lower with the refinish. In original configuration, a 5in pre-27 in 80-90% condition would be over $1000. As it is now about half that, say $500-600. You might find someone who will pay more, but I would not count on it. |
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Posted: 5/1/2017 10:21:11 AM EDT
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That is a shooter's grade gun. It looks like it was run pretty hard in DA, it also appears as though the trigger and hammer were replaced, they both look black, whereas the original would've been a very rich color case hardening.
It's hard to say for certain, but it looks like that side plate is either not original, or was pried on at the bottom, it certainly wasn't raised like that from the factory. Elevation screw and all the side plate screws are buggered up. In my area, a gun like that would sit for a long time at anything over $500, even at $450 it would probably sit for a while. It's ashame, with original finish, even if it was beat, it would sell quickly at $750+. |
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Posted: 5/1/2017 12:03:33 PM EDT
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Agree on value for sure. Even in 50% original finish it would still be worth more than in refinished condition. Unless you are really strapped I'd keep it as a beater range gun
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