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Anybody seen R-SN stamped on a gun?
Just a quick question that I wanted to throw out to the group. I recently saw what is being listed as a factory refinished two tone model 57 up for auction that has been stamped "R-SN." Curious if anyone has ever seen this marking and does it represent that the gun left the factory originally as a two tone or was simply refinished in two tone. I'd guess the later but wasn't sure and wanted to see if the experts could define.
By the way, I've already hit up the resident pinto pro on the topic.
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06-05-2011, 08:21 AM
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R-SN would have a literal interpretation of refinish standard/refinish nickel (standard in this case being bright blue), so I think your interpretation is correct that the 57 was refinished in a two-tone variation.
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06-05-2011, 10:03 AM
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R-SN would have a literal interpretation of refinish standard/refinish nickel (standard in this case being bright blue), so I think your interpretation is correct that the 57 was refinished in a two-tone variation.
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I am guessing there is no way to tell by this whether the original finish was two tone?
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06-05-2011, 11:00 AM
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I am guessing there is no way to tell by this whether the original finish was two tone?
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06-05-2011, 12:40 PM
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Daniel...only a check of factory records will tell you what the original finish was.
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06-05-2011, 01:35 PM
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S&W stamped a B on the grip frame and an N on the cylinder and barrel of two-tones manufactured through 1955 and possibly into early 1956. Most two-tones made after that have few markings (possibly an N on the cylinder, but no marking on the grip frame).
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I would also assume that the R-SN would indicate refinish standard/nickel. Apparently this could be somewhat determined by what the time period of the refinish is, or by whom the gun was prepared by for the refinish.
I have a 14-2 two-tone refinish that was done in October 1974. Had to go look at it! It is marked simply R-S inspite of the two tone, and no N stamp is found anywhere on it. Both the cylinder and barrel flat have a hand-stamped serial number with the re-work star applied.
I know this was originally a blue gun as I am the only owner. I have had it since 1966, and the gun buyer/manager for the store I bought it from bought it directly from the S&W Rep at the 1965 NSGA Show.
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06-05-2011, 03:04 PM
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I would also assume that the R-SN would indicate refinish standard/nickel. Apparently this could be somewhat determined by what the time period of the refinish is, or by whom the gun was prepared by for the refinish.
I have a 14-2 two-tone refinish that was done in October 1974. Had to go look at it! It is marked simply R-S inspite of the two tone, and no N stamp is found anywhere on it. Both the cylinder and barrel flat have a hand-stamped serial number with the re-work star applied.
I know this was originally a blue gun as I am the only owner. I have had it since 1966, and the gun buyer/manager for the store I bought it from bought it directly from the S&W Rep at the 1965 NSGA Show.
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That's interesting info. Based on that information alone, not definitive of course, and the period of the gun then maybe R-SN could stand for a refinish of an original factory two tone. Has anyone seen just the opposite. This would be an original finish blued or nickel (not as likely) gun that was factory refinished to two tone and them marked "R-SN." This may end up being a question for Roy.
Although this may just be another one of those situations, like some of you have said, that would only be solved with a factory letter.
Last edited by dacoontz; 06-05-2011 at 03:06 PM.
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