KneverKnew
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Hello. I just won this revolver at auction. Difficult to get any good history or other manufacturing info online.
One oddity is there are two model designations on the gun. The barrel says M971 357 Magnum. The inside of the frame says M712 and the date 1985. Any idea why to two model designations and is the 1985 the manufacture date? I understand Interarms models are supposed to better than the newer versions.
I’m also curious as to strength of this gun with respect to reloading. I don’t plan on steady diet of 357 but would like to have an idea what it’s capable of.
One oddity is there are two model designations on the gun. The barrel says M971 357 Magnum. The inside of the frame says M712 and the date 1985. Any idea why to two model designations and is the 1985 the manufacture date? I understand Interarms models are supposed to better than the newer versions.
I’m also curious as to strength of this gun with respect to reloading. I don’t plan on steady diet of 357 but would like to have an idea what it’s capable of.
