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Old 01-05-2021, 01:11 PM
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Here's what I got. A 65-5 3 inch with shrouded ejector rod. I've never seen one that didn't say ladysmith on it but this one is blank on the passenger side.
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Old 01-05-2021, 01:15 PM
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Very nice. I'm going to guess it either never had the script or was removed...S&W could probably do that as they would bead blast it to look new again. I've never known a non-LS 65 to be shrouded. But never say never and perhaps others will have more info. Excellent regardless!
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Old 01-05-2021, 01:18 PM
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Very nice. I'm going to guess it either never had the script or was removed...S&W could probably do that as they would bead blast it to look new again. I've never known a non-LS 65 to be shrouded. But never say never and perhaps others will have more info. Excellent regardless!
I've actually got a ladysmith as well, and from my understanding, it is etched into the metal so bead blasting wouldn't work. I could definitely be wrong though
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You may have a Hunter Smith. Is your serial number between BRA6773 and BRA7194? This is the range listed on my letter. They were made for Wischco in Germany.
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Old 01-05-2021, 03:03 PM
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You may have a Hunter Smith. Is your serial number between BRA6773 and BRA7194? This is the range listed on my letter. They were made for Wischco in Germany.
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I know that there was another model 65, other than the Lady Smith that had the shrouded ejector rod and mmck may have hit upon it, but I don't remember it being for export.

OTOH, yes the "Lady Smith" text can be removed as I have one that was done by MA gunsmith Mike LaRocca...



So, could be either.

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Old 01-05-2021, 04:05 PM
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The snip below is from my letter.

Looking for some info on a 65-5 3 inch-hunter-smith-origin-jpg
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I know that there was another model 65, other than the Lady Smith that had the shrouded ejector rod and mmck may have hit upon it, but I don't remember it being for export.

OTOH, yes the "Lady Smith" text can be removed as I have one that was done by MA gunsmith Mike LaRocca...



So, could be either.

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Well, it can't be one of those then since his serial # starts with BSF...
I'm betting on a de-badged Ladysmith.
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Somebody had the "Ladysmith" lettering removed... not a big deal. I might have removed that myself if I were lucky enough to score one. You have the better design of 3" 65s, the ones with a shrouded ejector - I'd just enjoy having it! Congrats!
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Somebody had the "Ladysmith" lettering removed... not a big deal. I might have removed that myself if I were lucky enough to score one. You have the better design of 3" 65s, the ones with a shrouded ejector - I'd just enjoy having it! Congrats!
Is the lettering on the ladysmith raised ? I thought it was etched into the plate so you can't just "remove" it? Need to dig my ladysmith out but I don't think with this eyesight I would even be able to tell anyway haha
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No, it was laser etched and not deeply, so easy to remove.

In theory someone could have replaced the bull barrel on a model 65-5 and replaced it with the half-lug Lady Smith barrel, but the latter has the matte (bead-blasted) finish so they would have had to redo the whole gun to match. So my vote is removed etching.
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Old 01-07-2021, 03:18 PM
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Damn, I guess I don't know how laser etching works if you can remove it.
Thank you all for the help and info, very much appreciated
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I have one exactly like this one.
My daily carry.
Never a mal-function.
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