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Originally Posted by Doc44
The serial number dates your ".357" Magnum most likely to 1940. The barrel dates to 1949 or later and should be 8 3/8-inches in length. The extractor rod was also changed at that time. The cylinder should be numbered to the revolver on the rear surface unless it was also changed. There may be a diamond stamped on the grip frame and possibly a month year code showing when the work was done (i. e. 2 51 would indicate February 1951). The stocks are original S&W and in great shape. They date to 1959-1968.
The ".357" is a great find. I would have it checked by a competent gunsmith and then you could enjoy shooting it for years to come.
Bill
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From the front of the cylinder to the tip of the barrel is 8 1/4", just double checked. If I'm measuring wrong, please let me know and I'll re-measure.
Looking at the barrel, it is definitely noticably newer than the cylinder.
The number on the yoke and behind the cylinder are paired, it is the original cylinder.
There isn't a reg stamp, so if 8 1/4" would mean is was registered then I'm probably measuring wrong.