Originally Posted by 2flasargent

Just acquired this little gun at a local pawn shop. Some faint freckling, faint turn line, functions fine. It joins a New Departure 38 SW, Double action 44, two victories, and a model 59. All fine guns for their era and purpose. Two questions; Are the grips actually Smith and Wesson (They do have the medallion), and with a serial of 12Jxx what would be the approximate year of manufacture? Thanks for all. Like this thread.