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Originally Posted by murphydog
The earlier 640-1s seem to be stamped "Smith & Wesson" on the left and ".357 Magnum" on the right barrel (as in GCF's photos above), and from what I have seen later runs used different stamped barrels, with "S & W .357 Magnum" on the left barrel. It would be interesting to know the SN prefixes on the two above to see if one was made much later than the other.
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I hadn't noticed the difference, but you are obviously correct.
SN: BSY0***
640-1
Got mine from the original owner last summer. Came w/ original Uncle Mike's boot grips, & no box. He indicated that he bought it new, shortly after the -1 / .357 version became available. Sometime in - or soon after 1995..., I think.
Confirmation anyone??
Forged internals, far as I can tell. Very smooth action, excellent DA timing, & satisfyingly accurate - at realistic SD range. Shoots both Speer 135 +P Gold Dot SB, & 158LSWC hand loads surprisingly well.
This revolver has pretty much replaced EVERYTHING else, for my "around town" EDC. Gets carried in in either a DiSantis pocket holster, or an Andrews Custom Leather tension hold Saddle Style (pancake) rig.