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Based on the fact that they aren't made anymore and the build quality is top-notch I'd say yes. I wouldn't pay that because I know they don't fit me but with 845s and PPC9s going for $2000-3000 I'd say the 952 prices are fair.

I had a 952, bought it new and had very high expectations. It shot better than I do but I never really got comfortable with it - the grip was a little thin for me. I found a PPC9 a few years later and wow do I love that! The wider grip feels perfect to me, I shot it much better than the 952...

I shoot mine all the time, it's one of my favorite guns!

The three on the left look like Pau Ferro or Bubinga, the one on the right is definitely Goncalo Alves. None look like laminates to me.

The original 952 doesn't have a grip safety, the rest do.

A German company named Wischo often orders "Target Champion" versions. See this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/88506-my-686-target-champ-wischo.html

I like the newer style and put it on all of my Smiths. I'm a lefty and it's easier and more comfortable to hit with the thumb of my right hand.

If you click on the full screen image of the model/serial number closeup you'll see it says 4506-1.

Yes, a number of different versions of the 5906 have been put out by the PC. Some are TDA like the 5906, some are single action only. Here's one I snagged recently:

They did, it's called the 845.

Boy, someday I'd like to find a 5" just like that.

That looks like a clean one, congrats.

That same Hogue grip fits the 1006 too. I really like the Hogue I put on mine, it's stickier than the stock grip. My 845 shoots great with all the loads I put through it and feels great in the hand. My old fave .45 was a stainless Gold Cup, now it's the 845. Congrats on getting a great S&W!

I'll take the model 39 grips.

Here's a later 845 with the front cocking serrations.