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Old 04-16-2018, 11:34 AM
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Default C.1900 S&W Smokeless Warning Flyer

As some will know from my previous Thread; I'm in need of some kind of Documentation to show that my Pre 1900 Top Breaks were not (strictly speaking) Designed or Manufactured to fire Nitro Loaded Cartridges.

Our Laws (here in Tasmania, Australia) are actually better than our Mainland States in that we dont face any restrictions on Guns made pre 1900 and for which no Ammunition is Commercially available

i'm having problems with the local Constabulary who are trying to make out that my .38 top Breaks were made to fire Modern .38 S&W Ammo Which, if not effectively disputed; would open a major can o' worms for me with Registration, licensing, Storage requirement, etc, ad infinitum.

Here's what one of our Razor Sharp Members suggested:

Originally Posted by opoefc
"S&W Safety Hammerless models made and shipped circa 1900 era contained a flyer in the box stating that the gun was designed for blackpowder ammo. & it could be harmful & unsafe to fire smokeless powder ammo. for which the gun was not designed. As you know, blackpowder .38 ammo. is no longer made. Perhaps a Forum member could post a photo of that flyer ( I don't currently have one ). Ed."

So, what i need; if anyone can help out here; is a nice, clear picture of this 'Flyer' as it could well be my Silver Bullet (pun intended) to get the Gendarmes off my back for good.

Also; some way of maybe verifying it's Date..

if anyone has one of these; they will be on my Christmas Card list for life!!!

Fingers firmly crossed.....
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