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I own three HIgh Standards, only the Super Matic has the, "Military" stamp. I can't find crossed cannons or flaming bombs on anu of them.

I have a High Standard .22 pistol with "Super Matic" stamped on the left side. On the right side it is stamped, "Model 107 Military" along with the serial number. A friend also has a HIgh Standard that isn't a Super Matic, (I forget which model) but is stamped, "Military" on the right side. A...

Gary, thanks for the information.

When did S&W move caliber markings from one side of the barrel to the other? My older revolvers have the caliber stamp on the left side. My Victory model are marked on the right side so the change must have been before the 40's. I guess I could also ask when S&W changed the cylinder rotation...

Thanks to all who replied, good information.

I posted this information earlier but must have done so incorrectly so will try again....I have a 9mm pistol with the following markings on the left side, "Fabrique Nationale D'Armes DeGuerre", atop, " Herstal Belgique" and finally, "Browning's Patent Depose". On the left side on two locations...

I am under the impression that the .38 S&W round takes a back seat to a .38 special. If that is the case why were they produced as late as they were? I own a 32-1 in a 2" and my model 36 does all the 32-1 does and more.

I have this model 40, one of the few smiths with a grip safety. I don't see much talk on this site about this model and would welcome any input including value and shipping date. S/N 2541x, .38 special with a 2" pinned barrel and a 3 screw. Thanks.

Thanks for the info, I pulled the grips and the only mark is the letter, "J" on the right grip.

I know pictures are desired and they are forthcoming. Meanwhile what is approximate value of a model 49 no dash with no scars and a s/n of 9J717X?

V763175 and V711543, both 5" .38 S&W with British markings. V711543 has, "R. H. 203" on the back strap.

Thanks to those who answered

I have a 2", four screw, model 10 no dash, .38 special, square butt, diamond grips that match the gun with s/n C49993x.Can someone provide the approximate shipping date? Thanks in advance.

I have a 5", .38 S&W with British markings. On the back strap is stamped, "R. H. 203". S/N V711543. I also have a 5", .38 S&W with British markings and s/n V763175

Mike, thank you for the info, I have had this gun for some time and didn't have any info on it. Why was it a, "Baby Russian?"