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Yes, we were very close with him and I enjoyed chatting with him because he would talk about some of his experiences in WWII.... which most would / could not talk about.

Thanks for the replies / information on the pistol. I'll look around for a set of k-frame grips. I would like to 'complete' it with a set of factory correct grips but would be pleased with just a set of S&W wood grips. He told us that he carried it in WWII (that you could carry your own gun if...

I was given this pistol a few years ago when a neighbor of ours passed away and I would like to know a bit more about it to (hopefully) be able to pick up a set of factory grips for it. Thanks for the help! No model# in yoke Serial# 320928 38 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG 4" barrel Fixed Sight Strain Screw

You got a good deal... glad to see that you also helped your friend out by giving him a very fair price. I have built one 10/22 and have another in the works right now. I am trying to do some of the gunsmithing myself (just to see if I can do it). Here's the first one that I built (the rifle...

Thanks for this thread! I recently purchased a model 66 and was took it apart to clean it and removed the hand.... not knowing about the spring :o. I have looked at this pistol for a few days trying to figure out why the hand wasn't 'returning' to a start position which would turn the cylinder...