Letter request turnaround time?

[Truckman]

I’m 10 weeks and counting. Requested March 3 paid online.

Patience is a virtue, my friend...I'm barely into week 4 on my latest batch of three...I'll welcome them when they get here...And as it has been explained to me, it is sometimes necessary to wait for new information from corporate HQ as not all needed information is instantly available to the historians......Ben

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Patience is a virtue, my friend...I'm barely into week 4 on my latest batch of three...I'll welcome them when they get here...And as it has been explained to me, it is sometimes necessary to wait for new information from corporate HQ as not all needed information is instantly available to the historians......Ben

I haven't seen your requests. Did you snail mail them, or send them to Mike?

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I sent one back in May, haven't heard anything. Sent pics also. I figure they will get to it eventually. USAF Mod 15 gun.

This IS May. What is your real name, I'll look it up.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I’m 10 weeks and counting. Requested March 3 paid online.

What is your real name? Did you send it to me or Mike?

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I'm wondering too......when my letter will arrive. I sent my application and money in Oct 2024 and haven't heard a thing since. That's over 5 month ago. How long do these letters normally take?

Again, what is your real name? Did you mail a check?

 

[22hipower]

Don,

I sent in requests for two letters on February 18 and another one on March 3rd, haven't seen anything on either of them and the checks haven't been cashed.

Jeff Bolton
SWCA #1457

 

[rickyt]

My letter arrived on Friday, There had been a slight delay but all OK now. I'm well pleased with the information I received. Thanks

 

[Truckman]

I haven't seen your requests. Did you snail mail them, or send them to Mike?

Don, I emailed them to Mike, he invoiced me and I paid by CC through PayPal and got confirmation...Is that still standard procedure, or has there been a change?... ...Ben

 

[65Whelen]

For my 29ND, first letter for me, took a little over a month. That was this last April.

 

[flundertaker]

What is your real name? Did you send it to me or Mike?

PM sent. Submitted via email. Mike replied when sent.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Anyone waiting for a letter, send me a PM. I'm currently working on letters we have received from May 5. If you mailed a check and it has not been cashed, I never received. I deposit checks normally twice a month. You could get your letter before I deposit your check. I won't to get this cleared up.

 

[cemorse]

Mailed request April 24, check cleared my bank May 6, received letter today.
Charlie

 

[Truckman]

Got my three from April 17 today, and well worth the wait!...I'll post threads in the upper forums on each one later today after I send three more requests......Ben

 

[Truckman]

I got three more back today...A 9 day turnaround including time in the mail...That Don is getting plumb speedy......Ben

 

[Hill536]

On 6/17/25 I ordered up a letter for a Triple Lock that i knew went to the Bits in 1914. I received the letter confirming it today, 7/18/25. Thanks Don

 

[Aegis]

I sent a check in May 20.. not cashed no letter so far..

 

[Aegis]

It was just cashed... Looking for info on my 4583...

 

[jculloden]

mailed check 7/2/25 Came today 7/29/25

 

[Truckman]

I no longer snail mail requests and paper checks, my time and my confidence in USPS both having dwindled...Currently I email the requests and pictures, and pay via Paypal and credit card...I find this to be the most efficient way to conduct this particular business...I'm sure Don Mundell and Mike Helms of the S&W Historical Foundation will agree as neither has to wait for the mail carrier, nor make a trip to the bank to deposit a check...

My biggest concern now is waiting for the mail lady to bring the new letters to my door...My latest requests were sent July 10 and I received the letters yesterday, July 28... ...Ben

 

[marvin02]

I have gotten two letters. Here is my experience with each.

Highway Patrolman

5/14/25 - mailed request
6/4/25 - check cashed
7/1/25 - received letter
49 days



Model 60-4

6/3/25 - mailed letter
7/29/25 - check cashed
7/30/25 - received letter
58 days



I'm in NW Indiana and found it interesting that both guns appear to have stayed close to where they where shipped.

I'm satisfied with the service I received. Thanks to those who do the work to make this possible.

Before you ask, here they are: