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Old 07-30-2016, 11:12 PM
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Can anyone tell me when S&W started putting Red ramps in front sights?
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Add to this question.Has the basic material changed at all over the years.
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First cataloged in 1952 as the Blanchard front sight blade and by late 1952 the S&W red ramp. I believe the material has not changed over the years.

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