Recent content by Frank from Bozeman

Here are some photos that may help. There is no "B" on the serial number on the bottom of the barrel. Thanks for everyone's comments.

factory letter for M1903 gold plated I dug out the factory letter dated 11-18-1982 regarding my 1903 Hand ejector revolver. (It was in a box buried behind our Xmas decorations in the crawl space). I believe the gold plating is original factory, and the gun has not been refinished. A copy of the...

thanks for your help Guys- Thanks for your inputs. I'll dig up the factory letter (it is filed away somewhere in my papers), take some photos, and send an updated post within a few days. In the mean time - the hammer and trigger are not plated, and I don't see a star on the bottom of the...

I have a gold plated model 1903 in .32 long that has been in my family since it was new. The grips appear to be mother of pearl. When I checked the history several years back, I believe the report said the gun was factory plated and had been returned for replating in the 1950s. About 50%...