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Originally Posted by lhump1961
I was following the posts on the 3" 66 in question and it got me thinking about mine!  I don't have a box and never questioned it's originality. Soooo...I shot an email off to Smith with the serial# and asked oh so nicely if they would tell me how that serial# left the factory. As always got the reply within a day confirming my 66 is an original 3". I suggest the same to settle the issue with this 66. It was free and set my mind at ease. |
I'm happy it worked out that way for you. But I'm curious. Suppose they said your gun was re-barreled? Would that info change the fit, the feel, and the gun's balance? And would you enjoy shooting it less? - Although, if you thought you bought an original, and it turned out otherwise, I could understand your disappointment.
For those of us who shoot our guns, rather than collect them, a reasonable purchase price is the only issue; and given the insane(?) prices for some pre-lock S&W's... especially guns that are over 20 years old... I think I did well with my purchase. I suppose I could have the gun lettered, but for me, it would be a waste of $50.