Hi - I am in the process of buying a nickel 29-2 (1973 vintage) that has the serial number stamped under the cylinder ratchet and also has a star stamped on the rear of the cylinder. My question is: what is the significance of the star?
Thanks............
The star, if stamped at all, is usually next to the SN on the butt. I have owned several S&W revolvers that were so marked, but I also have a New Model No.3 Target that was reworked by the factory that has no stars anywhere, and a .32 RP that has stars only on the barrel, cylinder and yoke. That gun is a prewar gun that had the barrel and cylinder replaced with post war parts, and was re-nickled. Consistency has never been a big item at S&W.
Star stamped on 29-2 cylinder???
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