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Originally Posted by toddcfii
I recently bought a 1076 and want to find out if it was an FBI pistol. I had read somewhere here on the forum it was possible to call the Historical Foundation and find out if it was FBI before getting an official letter. I called S&W and they gave me an email (no phone number) for the Historical Foundation. I emailed them several days ago with no response. Does anyone know if they will respond or if there is a number to call or if I just have to pony up $100 for the letter in the blind?
Thanks.
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I take it you don't have the box, but it would seem to me that the serial number, date of manufacture (available by phone from S&W CS) and other anecdotal evidence should give you a pretty reasonable idea of its potential FBI roots one way or another.
Comparison to known FBI pistol serial numbers couldn't hurt.
I would also try a
different S&W CS rep and see if you can pump him or her for a little more information than just the email address of the Historical Foundation.
Sometimes you get someone new who doesn't even know what you are talking about (FBI???
) and the next day you might get someone who is knowledgeable and anxious to help.