Every now and then I see a S&W revolver in nice shape, but the sideplate seam looks wrong. Often near the top, it looks as if there was binding. Maybe not fit correctly at factory. Maybe improperly removed sideplate.

It looks hideous to me. How do we account for this in % or value?

Thanks.


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I have seen the same thing and often wondered what causes it. It seems to be fairly common.

Some of that probably comes from "Bubba" prying the sideplate off instead of vibrating it out by tapping the frame.

I see that side plate damage all the time. It also seems that all Smith & Wesson grip screws are boogered from the factory.

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Seems I remember somebody saying something about side plates are fitted. Could be ones that someone replaced & are a little "off".

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Yes, Skeezix, that is it. Should it affect value?


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There is a way to remove and replace the sideplate without forever messing it up , but most arm chair gunsmiths can't be bothered with those pesky details, screwdriver it off and ballpeen hammer it back on is Bubba's motto.
I'm willing to bet money most of the ill fitting was done after it left the factory.