Saw this thread the other day and I thought I'd jump in with a M-46 I acquired back in the mid 60's. I got this pistol from friend and fellow U.S. Navy Shooting Team member, PO1 Don Hamilton. Don was both a Navy pistol Champion and National Champion. The gun has the 5 1/2 barrel. Many thousands of rounds have gone thru this pistol over the years. About 5 years ago I sent it off to the S&W Custom Shop for an overhaul and restoration. It came back with a beautiful high gloss finish and new stocks. Mechanically it is perfect. I know it is not original but it's my gun and is now pretty much a safe queen (old eyes and bad hands aren't competitive).
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