Some common misconceptions....

The serial number on a 38 Military & Police revolver is always stamped on the butt of the grip frame...



A factory letter will tell you when a gun was shipped and if the engraving was done at the factory...

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SMITH & WESSON SIGHT ADJUSTMENT TOOLS (screwdrivers)

1881-1920: One of the early issued tools was a screwdriver with a hollow brass handle that contained three or four interchangeable blades, used from about 1880 to about 1920. Earliest pieces were un-plated brass followed by a nickel plated version. Late versions had a smaller diameter handle and knurled nut added to hold the blade in place when it was inserted into the handle.

1921-1939: Nickel handle...

Every now and then in a collecting career, the collector is fortunate to add something to the collection that immediately takes over the prize piece position. Its only happened once or twice to me but this recent acquisition certainly qualifies. I'm sure they'll be recognized by some. Enjoy!

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This cased pair of Model 2 Old Army revolvers are adorned with elaborate damascene decoration and are complimented with engraved silver grips. ...

I RECENTLY ACQUIRED A REMINGTON 38-44 AMMO SHIPPING BOX. IT ORIGINALY CONTAINED 5 BOXES OF 50 ROUNDS, R264 WHICH IS THE 158GR METAL POINT BULLET. THIS IS THE FIRST ONE OF THESE PREWAR SHIPPING BOXES I HAVE SEEN. A VERY INTERESTING PIECE OF HISTORY!



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Century Old Triple Lock Target 7 1/2 in 44-40 Cal.

Two years ago a fellow member of the SWCA perused my display at a Washington Arms Collector show in Puyallup, and took note of my interest in rare variations in S&W revolvers. Sometime later, an elderly gentleman approached him about selling an heirloom revolver. After meeting the gentleman and inspecting his revolver, he contacted me about adding it to my collection.
The revolver is an original parts matching Triple Lock...