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02-14-2014, 07:56 PM
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Question on .357 Magnum Transitional Postwar
I have a .357 Magnum revolver that from my research seems to be a .357 Magnum Transitional Postwar. Its serial number is S 711XX. Its appearance and serial number seems to be within the Transitional Postwar Range. I would appreciate any help here on the identification. Also an estimated value would be appreciated. I've included a picture of the revolver
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02-14-2014, 08:06 PM
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All I can tell you its worth a small fortune.
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02-14-2014, 08:20 PM
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Welcome! You have the ID correct. The standard reference indicates there were 142 guns in this configuration (long action, Micrometer rear sight) shipped between 1946 and '49. The experts will be along with more information and a value estimate, but a factory letter for this one seems in order:
Firearm History Request - Smith & Wesson
Do you have the history behind it? Hope this is helpful.
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02-14-2014, 08:33 PM
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Thanks Alan. I inherited the gun in 1985 from a family friend. I'm not sure where he acquired it, but he did run a gun store in Topeka Kansas in the late 50's. I'm currently trying to identify and document the value and history of the guns in my collection for my children.
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02-14-2014, 09:43 PM
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Welcome to the forum! That is a heck of an entrance. Most of us would trade our kids for that gun! You interested in any? 
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02-14-2014, 10:01 PM
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The revolver looks correct for a post-war, transitional ".357" except for the stocks that look later than the late 1940s. I suspect they have a number higher than 711XX stamped on the right stock panel.
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02-14-2014, 10:12 PM
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I checked the stock panels and they do not have any numbers on them.
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Originally Posted by MayJimW
Thanks Alan. I inherited the gun in 1985 from a family friend. I'm not sure where he acquired it, but he did run a gun store in Topeka Kansas in the late 50's. I'm currently trying to identify and document the value and history of the guns in my collection for my children.
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IIRC.... Most/all of these transitionals was shipped to Kansas City PD.... Sounds like a gun store in Topeka could "easily" run across one! GREAT piece of history there...... The experts will be along. I think this makes #12 we know about?
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Oh boy, 5". Did they see you coming or what.
Super nice piece.
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02-14-2014, 11:59 PM
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I just offered my kids for a 44 special earlier today. This kind of puts me in a bind.
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Got four in my "trading stock". Let me know.
Don't even think about the grandkids.
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Your gun is from a 75 gun order that went to the Kansas High way patrol
in 1947. all were 5 inch.
I have 17 in my data base please Pm my the full serial number and I will add it to the list. and send you a copy.
Jim Fisher
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02-15-2014, 11:02 AM
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The serial number is S 71114
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I stand corrected. Kansas Highway Patrol NOT KCPD. Thanks for correcting me bmg60
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