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Originally Posted by Bud Jr.
This thread made me smile. Bought a Model 14-3 that was said to have been a S&W Salesman's gun or sample. Nickel, 8 3/8", and gold bead front sight. Funny thing is I like the gun so much, none of the other details really matter to me. He most likely had it made for him like that, so I would like to think. Who knows?
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Bud Jr.
I don't think Smith & Wesson would allow a saleman to show customers a custom revolver that was not available. Customers says "I'll take five like this." Saleman says, Sorry, I had this one made just for me, they are not available." Next thing you know the dealer is calling C--T. I do know one of the retired S&W employees had alot of his guns ordered with 8 3/8" barrels, nickel and gold bead front sight.
I have a Model 53 just like that. I also had a model 29 & a 27 in that configuration.