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Old 07-03-2020, 10:22 AM
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I just traded into a 681-3 import. Sources say Canada or Australia may be the origin, but I’m guessing Canada. It’s a shooter and I anticipate many happy years of service.

Just to show how (un)observant I am, I just noticed that the model number is on the left side of the barrel. Wonder why.

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Old 07-03-2020, 03:46 PM
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681’s are solid guns, congrats.
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Old 07-03-2020, 05:38 PM
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Congratulations! I'm looking for a 681 myself. Nice to know that they are out there.
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Old 07-03-2020, 06:17 PM
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I just traded into a 681-3 import. Sources say Canada or Australia may be the origin, but I’m guessing Canada. It’s a shooter and I anticipate many happy years of service.

Just to show how (un)observant I am, I just noticed that the model number is on the left side of the barrel. Wonder why.

S&W 681-3 .357 - Album on Imgur
Beautiful gun, I would love to have one myself.


I can’t tell...is the model number in the same font as the rest of the stamped writing?
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Old 07-03-2020, 09:36 PM
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The model number is under the crane in normal location.

Font on the barrel is about the same as the importer (CAI) mark. I guess someone had some punches and extra time on his hands.
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