[QUOTE]Originally posted by jsmith:
The SCSW3 states these guns were made from about 1953-1969 with a serial number range from 101-135465. My gun would probably be in the 1st year of production.
I'm debating on whether or not to have this one factory lettered.
Any comment out there.
jsmith QUOTE]
You have a dandy at a good price. It's a "Model of 1953 22/32 Kit Gun" made on the "New" I frame, the 4 screw made from 1953 to 1961. These have an 1/8" longer grip frame, an even longer new square butt grip frame option, and an enlarged trigger guard from the previous "Improved I Frame". In 1961 they were changed to J frames with 1/8" longer cyls and the barrels went from 4" to 4 1/8". I have one identical to yours #21085 and a Model 34 (pre dash) with sq butt #63983. I lke the J frame targets as well but cut down as shown below.
Get the letter.