Model 52 year of manufacture

[Havanero1940]

I just acquired a model 52-2 serial number THC3463. This gun appears to have been in a time capsule. There is not a single mark on it. It is fitted with a frame mounted red dot in such a manner that there has been no alteration of the original condition. If anyone can date this pistol please let me know.S&W 52-2 L .jpg

S&W 52-2 R .jpg

[armorer951]

The Standard Catalog indicates 1991.

[Havanero1940]

Thank you for the prompt assistance. It is appreciated.

[Barrie]

That is a sweet looking gun. Thank You for posting pics of it and Welcome to the Forum also.

[Tom S.]

Interesting mount to be sure! I have a similar one on a Browning GP, but it mounts on the left side rather than the right. It is a plus and minus cure. As you noted, it mounts without having to alter the original gun, which is a BIG plus. The minus side is a frame mount on a semi auto depends on the barrel lock up to frame position to be consistent and grip mounts alter the feel of the gun.

As a side note, a forum member here offers a red dot solution that replaces the rear sight, something I prefer as it gets rid of the two minuses I mentioned above while maintaining the plus of not altering the gun. Be that as it may, that Leupold mount is rare in itself and is a noteworthy item.

Nice find!

[mikemyers]

I have two of those Leupold mounts, one unused. I was advised not to use them - if I want optics, I need a slide mount. Tom S, can you send me a message with the information on the member here who offers that red dot solution? If anyone wants to buy the Leupolds, I won't be using them.