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UPDATE to the UPDATE -- 1954 mfg Heavy Duty miss-identified in "auction"
I've had some S&W purchases in the past where I have had "buyer's remorse" ... This HD is the EXACT opposite! I am REALLY glad I "pulled the trigger" for this on on the "buy it now". The more unique combination of a 4" plain bbl, round front sight, ejector shroud, and fixed sights on an N frame at an affordable price is hard to beat ! Even the factory re-blue in a "bright blue" makes it more unique. I decided I am happiest with my best pair of "keeper" N frame magnas on it. I'll be looking forward to a nice warmer weather day for a drive out to the prairie and see how it shoots !
*** Smith S&W Pre Model .38 Regulation Police 4" *** That is what the auction had listed. It was obviously a Heavy Duty at first glance. The grips are not correct, but what the heck. I checked the pics closely for a re-blue and did not see anything obvious. It looks 95% to me. The pics. I have posted are from the auction. After ALL costs for shipping, state sales tax, my FFL transfer fee and state background check fee --- $635 . It wasn't really an "auction" , the seller only had a "buy it now" on it for $499. The serial # is S 1064?? (the auction pic. cut off the last 2 digits)
When I get my own hands and eyeballs on it, and if it is "righteous" --- WHOOPEEE !!
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The two Heavy Duties that I have were both incorrectly listed at auction. One was listed as a M&P pre M10 and the other was listed by its assembly number on the crane as the model number. A lot of people are clueless when it comes to Heavy Duties.
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Elk stag grips would look good on that HD.....
Nice find. I have one from 11/54 that is slightly higher than yours in Serial number.
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Elk stag grips would look good on that HD.....
Nice find. I have one from 11/54 that is slightly higher than yours in Serial number.
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Hmmmm ..... elk stag grips are a DEFINITE possibility !!
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Great snag!
I have a feeling we are are going to find out what your favorite pair of elk or stag grips look like. 
I vote a nice sharp shoulder set of magnas.
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congrats. nice looking revolver . i also would like to see it dressed up with some stags .seems as though i recall one of the forum members that makes a few and they are really nice . kenny , texas 
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Hmmmm ..... elk stag grips are a DEFINITE possibility !!
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If only you knew a guy that could make you a nice set.
Congratulations
Rich is wrong go with the stag
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I was staring at that one for a while! Glad it’s going to a good home and it definitely need a new set of stocks...
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01-17-2020, 04:58 PM
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I was staring at that one for a while! Glad it’s going to a good home and it definitely need a new set of stocks...
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I was wondering how long that might have been available without being bought. It took me about 15 minutes of looking/researching before I "hit it". The 4" barrel pushed me over the edge.
I am thinking I might conjure up a pair of stocks made from exotic wood . I seem to have plenty of stag gripped guns around. I may be ready for something a little different for this one! I know I have some wood around like shown in the pics.
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If only you knew a guy that could make you a nice set.
Congratulations
Rich is wrong go with the stag
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I guess I worded it wrong. I meant elk sharp shoulder magnas
When a guy can make grips for his own gun how can you not?
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It is now home with me. Good news ---- NOT bored out for .357 and the timing and lock up are perfect. Bluing is really nice BUT is it a factory re-blue ? I'm not sure what the marks are --- Do they indicate a possible factory re-blue (return for service) in 2/76 ? I think I like the stag grips better than the carved factory targets on it. The final total cost was $602. Even it's a factory re-blue I'm happy !
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R-S = "Refinish - Standard (Blue)"
276 = Feb, 1976
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R-S = "Refinish - Standard (Blue)"
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Thanks for the confirmation. The "standard blue" they put on this one is oustanding !
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Thanks for the confirmation. The "standard blue" they put on this one is oustanding !
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"Refinish - Standard (Blue)" does not mean "standard blue". It means the standard finish is blue. The standard finish for a revolver that was originally bright blue is bright blue. The standard finish for a revolver that was satin blue would be satin blue.
Your gun probably shipped in satin blue, but by 76, the guys in bluing probably didn't know that.
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Both pairs of grips are outstanding. The refinish looks great. Happy shooting. Great buy on a great gun.
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"Refinish - Standard (Blue)" does not mean "standard blue". It means the standard finish is blue. The standard finish for a revolver that was originally bright blue is bright blue. The standard finish for a revolver that was satin blue would be satin blue.
Your gun probably shipped in satin blue, but by 76, the guys in bluing probably didn't know that.
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Thank you .... My S&W education is once again "upgraded" . Being the optimistic type, I'll look at the bright blue refinish as a "free upgrade" included with my purchase.
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Handsome revolver at a great price, what’s not to like!
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I guess I worded it wrong. I meant elk sharp shoulder magnas
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I put my best "keeper" pair on it. I think it will be their new home.
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I put my best "keeper" pair on it. I think it will be their new home.
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A very nice combo indeed.
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Closest SN on my list to yours is S106374 which shipped on 5/18/54. Any average condition HD from that period will bring at least $500 easy. Yours may be better than average.
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