Thread: Smith & Wesson's best years?
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Old 05-12-2012, 04:02 PM
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Josh...speaking for the 44 Magnum, the polish applied before finishing in bright blue or nickel was "best" from 1956 through early 1957, but was still exceptional through 1960. Revolvers made in the early 70s are fine examples, but the degree of polish applied to them is noticeably less.

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