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Originally Posted by policerevolvercollector
This is a classic case of a double edged sword. I am watching a model 27 with 3 1/2 inch barrel and Fuzzy Farrant stocks. Mr. Farrant cut the grip frame when he installed a set of his stocks.
He was an armorer for the Los Angeles police department for many years and these were his trademark. Does this hurt the value of the gun or increase the value?
The gun is in Los Angeles and it is obviously his work.
Best,
Charles
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One caveat. Sometimes the cutting of the grip frame would remove the letter prefix of the serial number. If left that way, the result is a defaced serial and consequently a gun not legal to own. Seems like smiths were often casual about that back in the day.