Recent content by byronroland

Appears to be EN, electroless nickel. Probably very thin. EN is not a good barrier finish and not sacrificial at all. EN can be applied in a very controlled way, .0001 - .0002 is easily achieved. One way to tell if EN vs. Nickel Chrome or electrolytic Nickel, look into a crevice, if plated...

Arms & Metal Products Co., 5 inch, blue, checkered grips. The .32-20.

Getting the hang of this. Here is another of the 1917. Does this look like original finish or is that too much to ask on a picture? I feel it is original. Under grips is same, just a rougher metal finish. Details are sharp, no rounding. Numbers and stamps are sharp. There is a...

Here is the 32-20. Just learning about posting pictures. This is only the 2-4 I have taken. Bore is a little rough, some old pits. Still shoots well. I feel in pretty good shape for 81 years old and having been shipped to Mexico City in 1926! I assume this was a hot load in 1926 and MC...

Second test of adding a picture. Thanks!

Will post in classifieds. Thanks! Have not figured out how to post a picture. Yet.

Sure does! Small concentric grooves. Appears to be machine marks but not really. To lighten hammer fall/reduce friction? Grinps I have are reproductions, smooth. Appreciate your response.

Brand new to forum. First post. Have a few S&W and interested in learning more about them. Have a Model 1917 in what I consider very good condition. Serial is 18XX. No serious alterations have been made to the gun, appears original finish. Grips were removed sometime in the past and a...

Brand new to forum. First post. Have a few S&W and interested in learning more about them. Have a Model 1917 in what I consider very good condition. Serial is 18XX. No serious alterations have been made to the gun, appears original finish. Grips were removed sometime in the past and a...