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Originally Posted by Doc44
The serial number dates your ".357" Magnum most likely to 1940. The barrel dates to 1949 or later and should be 8 3/8-inches in length. The extractor rod was also changed at that time. The cylinder should be numbered to the revolver on the rear surface unless it was also changed. There may be a diamond stamped on the grip frame and possibly a month year code showing when the work was done (i. e. 2 51 would indicate February 1951). The stocks are original S&W and in great shape. They date to 1959-1968.
The ".357" is a great find. I would have it checked by a competent gunsmith and then you could enjoy shooting it for years to come.
Bill
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Exactly.
I'm surprised more of you guys don't know that Reg Mags had ceased to be Registered well before the 60,000 range.
I'll also bet that barrel was supposedly 8-3/8", but there probably won't be any service records.
The gun has obviously had at least one non-Factory reblue.
Look at the tongue on the sideplate in Pic #1 and the crooked lines on the shroud in Pic # 2.
You should probably still get a letter on the gun. It might be interesting.