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New Grips I installed some closer to correct grips. I thought you all might like to see how the gun looks today.

Thank you. Yes, the stocks are modern replacements. I'll be looking for something period correct in appearance, if not actually contemporary to the gun. It has a square butt.

I'd appreciate any history or pedigree you may have on this revolver I just got. The serial number, on the bottom of the grip frame, is 112117. Caliber is marked "38 S.&W. Special CTG" on the left side of the barrel. Two lines of text on top of the barrel include: "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD...

Thank You All Thank you all. Yes, after cleaning and lubrication the action is quite smooth. The gun came with 15 rounds of Remington 146gr LRN. I'm looking forward to shooting it.

This revolver has a serial number of 16625. It is chambered in 38S&W. It belonged to a friend's grandfather who was active in law enforcement starting sometime in the early 1920s. It is in substantially less than perfect cosmetic shape, but is mechanically good. Bore is shiny with clearly...

Hello, I've gotten an old S&W revolver. The serial number found on the butt of the grip is 319654. Text on the top of the barrel reads in all caps: Top line: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A PATENTED Second line: OCT.8.01.DEC.17.01.FEB.6.08.SEPT.14.09.DEC.29.14 Left side of barrel is...