Trying to figure out what this gun is.

MTsmithpc · #1 02-04-2020, 12:19 AM

I was wondering if anyone could identify this gun for me. All I know so far is it has a 6 1/2" barrel and the serial number is 3396. Hopefully I can get more information once I get to see the gun in person. Thanks in advance

Culina · #2 02-04-2020, 12:30 AM

I don't know much about S&W antique revolvers but it has adjustable sights and I know that is a very good thing.

growr · #3 02-04-2020, 12:44 AM

Looks like a Glock to me..........

merl67 · #4 02-04-2020, 01:05 AM

Look again the cylinder and frame match

merl67 · #5 02-04-2020, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BMur

You’re right Randy,

My mistake. I’m still questioning the barrel number? The latch is hard to see but it “ Appears” like it’s different?? 347? If the barrel and latch numbers match the frame and cylinder you’ve got yourself a gorgeous Smith!

Murph

I had to download the pictures to see it. If it is all matching it sure will be a nice one. I have never seen grips like those on one of these.

MTsmithpc · #6 02-04-2020, 01:23 AM

Thanks for the quick response guys. I should be able to look at it tomorrow and I'll try to get a few more detailed pictures.

murphydog · #7 02-04-2020, 09:03 AM

Welcome (back - 4 posts in almost 6 years

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If you buy it, this one would be well worth a letter of authenticity from the SWHF. The wood stocks are unusual and may be factory...oh yes, it's also a Model 3 Target!

http://www.swhistoricalfoundation.com/swhf_letter.pdf

glowe · #8 02-04-2020, 10:03 AM

Are those images from the seller? Something appears to not be right with the image that I enlarged. Exactly where the barrel assembly serial numbers should be looks to have large pixels like they were photo-shopped out of the image???? Download the attached image and enlarge it further and you might see something not quite right. Take a strong magnifier with you to see those serial numbers on each side of the top latch and check the top latch underside as well.

I hope I am wrong about this, but better safe than sorry.

BTW, those stocks are worth north of $500 by themselves. Manufacturing stopped in 1908 and only a handful of post-1910 NM3s were sold, and most of those had hard rubber stocks. The NM3 stocks are unique to that model and the 320 RR only as far as I can tell. Photo is K frame and NM# stocks.

29aholic · #9 02-04-2020, 10:16 AM

One of my dream guns if it is right. A NM#3 Target in NICKEL!!

SPEEDGUNNER · #10 02-04-2020, 12:18 PM

Good looking old pistola!!

MTsmithpc · #11 02-04-2020, 04:02 PM

I was able to go look at the gun today. Still no price but I took some more pictures for you guys. I found 1 serial that didn't match and it's on the latch. The one on the back of the ejector star matched but I wasn't able to get a picture of it. So with mismatched serial numbers and being refinished by S&W what would it be worth?

glowe · #12 02-04-2020, 05:31 PM

So that changes things slightly and now you have good and bad news, but I still do not understand why the seller blocked out a matching serial number?? The latch that does not match raises the possibility that the NM# did not start life as a target revolver.

1917 return date to the factory is a plus, since the stocks and maybe a refinish from the factory was done at that time as well. Without a factory letter, I would hesitate paying target prices for an undocumented gun.

MTsmithpc · #13 02-04-2020, 07:58 PM

I checked both grips for a serial number but didn't see anything. Thanks again for all the help.

mmaher94087 · #14 02-04-2020, 08:33 PM

My guess; someone had a standard NM#3 refinished in 1917. They may or may not have asked to convert the revolver to a target sighted gun. I'm betting that the sights were added later but not by S&W. It's a nice piece either way.

deadin · #15 02-04-2020, 08:59 PM

A SWHF records search might be in order. It should show just what was done in 1917. (Or has the Foundation gone back that far??)

opoefc · #16 02-05-2020, 10:29 PM

I would agree with Mike's opinion. I also suspect the stocks may be from a much later time, probably from the time the Heritage guns were issued, as they had that style stocks. Ed

JSR III · #17 02-05-2020, 10:50 PM

Seller is asking $500. How many buyers are there now?

Just kidding, lovely stocks on that gun though....

29aholic · #18 02-06-2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JSR III

Seller is asking $500. How many buyers are there now?

Just kidding, lovely stocks on that gun though....

I would give 2000

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merl67 · #19 02-06-2020, 01:01 AM

Lets assume (yes I know)for the moment it started life as a standard model. If it has been refinished it is a very good perhaps factory finish grips aside what is it worth real world?

Camster · #20 02-07-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by glowe

So that changes things slightly and now you have good and bad news, but I still do not understand why the seller blocked out a matching serial number?? The latch that does not match raises the possibility that the NM# did not start life as a target revolver.

1917 return date to the factory is a plus, since the stocks and maybe a refinish from the factory was done at that time as well. Without a factory letter, I would hesitate paying target prices for an undocumented gun.

I do not understand why the gun remains unpriced by the seller.
Is he unsure of what he has or just fishing?

glowe · #21 02-07-2020, 09:24 AM

As far as I can tell, the OP is the potential buyer and has viewed the gun a few times. Who knows what the seller is up to, but likely unsure whether to sell or keep the gun. I have read more than a few threads where the OP has said they had been after this gun or that for a long time before finally buying from uncertain sellers.

MTsmithpc · #22 02-07-2020, 08:06 PM

I just got a price a few minutes ago and will be buying it soon. Supposedly the seller already has a letter on the gun. Once again thanks for all your help.