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I absolutely agree with you. These should've been called model 325s You just have to remember that was Smith's and Wesson, every rule will have an exception.

tygar, Do not worry too much. The 625s in question are only the pug nosed -10s and -11s. These two variants utilize Scandium alloy frames. ALL Smith & Wesson alloy framed revolvers (Scandium and Aluminum alloys)have been cracking in this same spot since their introduction 60+ years ago I...

bph9, Yes that is a 41 Magnum Colt Python Check out Post 23 above . . . . https://smith-wessonforum.com/threads/657-41-magnum-question.743753/page-2#post-142262996

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Your Revolver was manufactured in 2000 In the early days when information was written by hand and stored in file cabinets the Factory used the Shipping Date interchangeably as the Date of Manufacture The Data Age changed that The actual Date of Manufacture is currently the information stored...

You might have noticed that in my original post I did say I was a fan of almost all firearms chambered for the 41 magnum cartridge. I used that wording because I do not like the Ruger's. I have fired the Blackhawks and are just not a fan. I do realize it is a fairly well constructed firearm...

Not too different than the modern Model 617 Though the Model 617 might be a little lighter thanks to the 10 shot cylinder

Smith & Wesson has produced 2 different 41 Magnum variants built on alloy frames. Both are Model 357s. The 4" 357PD and the 2 1/2" 357NG. The 3 indicates that these are Scandium Alloy frames, this makes them part of the AirLight series. The AirWeight revolvers would be built on Aluminium...

The Python was advertised and/or prototyped in seven chamberings that I recall. I think there was a 8th one but any notes I had on it have long since disappeared Obviously we are all familiar with the 357 Magnum There were also several variations of the Python chambered specifically for the 38...

I will take this per our telephone conversation

Thank you for the kind words That is a Merlin 1894 CCL. It was a run of 1000 rifles back about 1999. Unfortunately this is a poor photo but that rifle has a 20" Octagon barrel I also have one of the 1894SS-41LTD 2s. This 16" Stainless Steel lever gun is from a run of only 251 pieces that...

I apologize I forgot to say Welcome to the Forum

I have been a huge fan of almost all firearms chambered in the 41 Magnum cartridge since I bought my first one accidentally in 1980. This 15 or 20 year old group photo shows about half of the 41 magnums currently in my collection The 3" snub nose revolvers were a fantastic firearm. I can not...

No Way is that a Lew Horton 2 1/2" 686, product code 104212. The Lew Horton run of 2500 revolvers began in 1984. A BRF Serial prefix revolver would have been manufactured around 1994/5 Most all of the other numbers are assembly/fitter numbers that assure a set of fitted parts stay together as...

I have bought many firearms online. So many that I actually don't have a number in my head. Online opens up a world to you that is far beyond where you can drive your automobile to. I have purchased dozens of firearms from around this nation that never would have been in my view if I had stuck...