I have one of my S&W revolvers for sale on one of the popular auction sites and today I received an inquiry about special markings required by California.

According to the inquisitor, S&W revolvers are required to be stamped with an "A" under the frame top strap or a "B" on the frame bottom strap.

Can anyone tell me if this is, in fact, a requirement? I am aware of their laws concerning micro-stamping semi-auto pistols but I was unaware of any such requirements for revolvers.

Thanks,
Bob

I never heard of this. I think it is someone's fantasy.

Yes there is to be an "A" or "B" stamped under the topstrap.

Woud you please explain WHY?

I tried twice and I could not get your link to open!

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I don't why the link does not open. California DOJ states if the product code ends with an "A" or a "B" it must be engraved under the top strap.
I have never received a good answer as to why. I've given up trying to use logic with gun laws.
See if this opens.
http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/

OK this seems to open. Click on the find tab and it will show the proper screen.

This one works, thanks.

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