Recent content by dustyman

I paid $450.00 about 5 years ago for my 36. It looks like new with out a box, but it fits my hand and I use it for my carry weapon. Mine is nickel plated. It's not factory nickel but it is a great job. Enjoy it you did all right.

I love this forum. I am learning a lot from the experts out there. I do appreciate it. I wish I knew how to post pictures. My latest is a S&W Brazilian. Serial 193xxx. It's a basic Brazi 45 cal with 5 1/2 inch barrel. Brazilian crest is on right side. Grips are diamond with silver S&W logo. It's...

Thanks for all of the info. It clears it up a bunch. It is a great shooter and I think I'll keep it.

I have this old revolver that is an M&P model 1905. There is a letter "C" on the butt plate. The serial is 145xxx. All numbers matchIt is 38 special. I was told it is a 2nd. change what ever that means. ' The condition is very good except where someone thought about refinishing it and rubbed...

The conversion serial number is V 77xxx. The serial number on the 38 Special It has not been reamed out it is a 38 Special cylinder that was placed in the pistol before being parkerized. That serial number is 66xxx. The cylinder is also parkerized. which tells me that it was on the gun when the...

Thanks for all of the good opinions on my Cogwell and Harrison conversion. But, the cylinder which has been replaced with a 38 special, is also parkerized.It seems unlikely that John Q public would have a replacement cylinder parkerized. Who would do it? I repeat, I was told that C&H had 38...

Speaking of S&W 's. I also have a Victory that is strange. It has been converted by Cogswell and Harrison of London. It's Parkerized, has a 3 1/2 inch barrel, ramp sight, and is 38 SPECIAL. I am told that after the war, some S&W's were converted and shipped back to the U.S. Here's the kicker.I...

1905 S&W Pre-victory revolver. Thanks for the info but, Didn't the Brits make theirs into 38-200?? This is definitely 38 s&w.

I have a S&W 1905 4th change revolver. It has a 5 inch barrel.Itr is blue and is marked United States Property on top strap. Ordinance bomb and P. WB also on butt plate along with Lanyard ring on butt plate, and Serial 903XXX. Serial number also under barrel. Grips are Victory style plain wood...