I have a few P&R S&W's in .357 cal. Enjoy them all.
About 4 months ago I saw a MDL 34-1 in a LGS that I pass through once in a while. Always on the lookout for a nice 35 YO Smith that I can't do w/o.
I left the firearm there, came home and looked around on this sight to see what I could find out. I saw some positive things, and coupled w/ the fact that I've never owned a double action .22 LR. I carried myself back to the store a few days later to take a closer look. Well, of course the pistol is gone by then. (shoulda bought it when I saw It, eh?)
Stopped in same store this week and guess what's there? I believe it is the very same 34-1 that I'd passed on in October. (I think)
I had my flashlight, mirror, screwdriver and feeler gauge w/ me this time too.
This little pistol is primo condition. The only wear that it shows is a very feint turn line. There is NO wear showing anywhere else on it.
The stocks are numbered to gun, but no box or docs. Pinned and recessed of course. BBL/FC gap is .007 all the way around.
The stocks are sure small, I'll probably shoot Monday then see what I can find in the way of a little larger stocks.
Once home I took the side plate off, dry as a bone in there, but clean as could be. It had been shot as there was some marking in the top strap indicating shots fired.(no wonder the dbl action pull was so stiff)
SN M95428. 4" bbl.
I thank you all for your knowledge.

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That is a nice .22/32 Kit Gun. It is the J frame version and was probably produced in 1977. I'm not sure why you added that asterisk, but there cannot be 6 digits after the M, beginning with a 9. The M series never reached anywhere near 900,000.

I personally like the Kit Guns a lot, as does my wife. Together we we have several. Yours has the square butt. They were also produced with round butts. Here are a couple RB Kit Guns. The nickel 4" is a 34-1, the blued 2" is a Model of 1953, from before there were any model numbers.

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Jack
SWCA #2475, SWHF #318

Once home I took the side plate off, dry as a bone in there, but clean as could be.
Congratulations, you ruined a revolver that Smith & Wesson fitters took pride in when was assembled. I remember speaking to fitters that told me when they finished with a gun, you could barely see the side plate. Can I ask you a question, when you buy a new car, do you take it home and tear down the engine?

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Don Mundell

I don't think he "ruined" the revolver. It is possible when done correctly to remove and re-install the side plate without any damage or drama. I've done it dozens of times.


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Tony

Point taken. However, sadly, I have owned several S&W revolvers that had rust inside the lockwork, unknown to me until I opened the gun up. So, it can pay off to open up the gun.



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I hope this turns out the way I want. Not sure about the "quote" thing yet.
I mistakenly added the asterisk to the SN.
The SN that is in my OP is now correct.
Thanks for the info.
This forum is great, as are the folks on it.

I bought a Ford truck not too long back, I opened the hood on it to make sure there was oil in the crankcase before driving it. Neither of 'em seem worse for wear because I used foresight.

What he said +++

Yes, those kit guns are great. I have a real nice model 63 in my collection that I picked up last year. Really clean, just like the 34 you were able to claim. As for removing side plates, that's the first thing I do when I get a used revolver home. I've found them filthy inside, clean as a bell and all stages in-between. I also have a maintenance schedule for all my firearms, every 6 months I tear each down and clean and lube them. If you know what you're doing, you can remove all the lock works in revolvers to clean and lube everything as it should be. This is what I do during the semi-annual maintenance.

J Frame target stocks will take care of the "small grip" problem. I have them on mine and they work fine even for my large hands.

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Robert
SWCA #2906, SWHF #760

I want to thank the fine folks here.
I'll be watching for some "J" frame targets to try out.

scooterfiend, I too thought the grips on my 34-1 were too small. So, as shown below, I put Altamont grips on mine. The Altamont grips did improve my shooting accuracy.









Thanks for looking.

God bless,
Birdgun

check ebay, there is a pair of factory one still in the package right now at $25

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Robert
SWCA #2906, SWHF #760

The only one I saw for that price was taking bids.
I'm going to pass on that drama.
But thanks raljr1!!
I know you people always have our best interests in mind.
I'll keep looking. That's the fun part anyway.