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Old 07-21-2020, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Hondo44 View Post
BC38,

That's a nice one!

It's likely from one of these two production runs:


• 14 in 1956, Pre model 36, 2nd style flat latch, new Model of 1953 style hammer, these may still be 4 screw models.

• 198 in 1959, Pre Mod & Model 36, # range 149811-150133 (but 1 is #67812, 6/11/18), 2" Sq Butt, 2nd and 3rd style flat latch. Three screw frames, bright blue; most shipped in a blue sunburst style box.

Although with the flat latch, the diamond-less grips are not matching.
Thanks! And you are correct - it is from the 1959 run (SN 1499XX). I have a set of un-numbered black washer diamond magnas on it now - which I believe would be period correct. I just haven't taken any updated photos.
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