Recent content by Frank53

Got the Letter So I ordered the letter on 3/21..arrived today, 4/8...usual first page details the history of the 39/39-2...last part of the 2nd page deals with my specific gun...as indicated, the pistol was one of two in that specific shipment to Israel back in November of 1980 then reimported...

Regarding the “imported from where” question…i contacted both Classic Firearms and CAI. Classic referred me to CAI, CAI stated they cant release any import info. I did order the letter from S&W. Hope that sheds some light on where it might have been. If not, add it to the unsolved pile.

$376 plus $40 for “stainless” (nickel). I plan on getting the letter, hoping it’ll shed some light on where it had been to be imported. More to follow

Interesting...thanks for that insight...

Yet another follow up...JUST noticed there's a CAI Import mark on the underside of the frame. Begs the question...WHERE DID IT GO? I'm thinking I need to spend the $100 for the S&W letter to see where it initially went (or if anyone here has any insight if any of these were exported)..The...

Sevens. You are correct, I mis-typed the serial number, my bad. Im using the SCSW 3rd Edition. toddimusnimski- It’s the plastic follower.

As per most police trade ins, doesnt seem to be shot all that much.

39-2 arrival Ok boys and girls. Here it is. Overall, price considered and as advertised, not all bad. Holster wear for sure. Grips pretty dark, blued bbl not too bad. Hadnt been cleaned in who knows how long. Some ding and scratches but. According to the 161xxx SN, 1979/1980 born date. S&W...

Thank you all for your insight. We’ll see what she looks like tomorrow

Just purchased thru Classic Firearms, a 39-2 stainless police trade in. I wont get to pick it up till Monday but my inquiring mind would appreciate any input. Anyone have any experience/thought on what sorta condition it’ll be in? I’m hoping the finish has some shiny left to it. Hoping for the...

Here's the backdrop to getting this..(as I posted on another forum)..The very first pistol I ever bought was the Model 67...Rod and Gun Club out side Frankfurt Germany, US Army..believe I bought it 1972 or 73..got out in 77, young, no money, decided to sell it...over the years, bought, sold...

According to the SC of S&W, dates to 1974. Pretty decent shape...

Picked this excellent example of a 67 today from my FFL...looks to have been carried more than shot...

As others have said..no frills/value line of S&W. Think the 411 was made 1993..then the 410 like in 1996? Could be off... Solid shooter, just not as pretty as the non-value models... I picked mine up..police trade-in..looked to be carried more than shot, came with box and 2 or 3 11 round...

Weird title I know...but here's the issue..and I posted back in the fall about the 410 .40 I picked up and only recently took it out and gave it a dance. It's all stock...plastic guide rod, original plastic grips, etc. Seemed to feel all the recoil in the hand..and I've shot plenty of .45's and...