Thread: Original blue box for a 1956 Combat Magnum
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Old 03-22-2017, 09:13 AM
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S&W's use of the term "Bright" refers to a bright blue finish. ".357" Combat Magnums were finished in bright blue or nickel unless special ordered with some other type of finis. Bright-Nickel for example (a two tone revolver). Bright is usually seen only on boxes and sometimes on the invoice.

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