Originally Posted by cmr314

Here's a picture of my 645, which I purchased new in March of 1987, while stationed in West Germany. It's a bit on the unique side, as it has the additional West German import stamps on the frame/slide and barrel (purchased at the post Rod & Gun Club). The original grips are safely tucked away, and it's been wearing the Pachmayr grips since shortly after I bought it. Mine has a TAR18## serial number.