Recent content by freightdog

Thanks all for the info all. Just still puzzled why the replacement barrel has the P proof on it. Why would it not be safe to fire without the front lug? I know Colt never had them on their Comando model for example?

Yes there is rifling in the barrel... and as noted it does have a P proof mark on the bottom but not the serial number.

All.. I know this is not original and relize it has a different barrel but curious if anyone has seen anything like this? I have seen the British return cut SW38 to Special cylinders but this one is an original 38 Special. All numbers do match (Frame, Cylinder and Grips) the Star does not have a...

Wondering if anyone can let me know if I did ok, picked this up today for $450.00 out the door. Always wanted one and know it is a repark but is tight and seems clean. SN 19xx82 and from what I have read here is very low for a Brazilian. As you can see in the picks it has the SW logo on the left...

Now that I read some other posts closer, my holster also has a nonfactory number stamped on the back 32A and the first two numbers in the serial number of the pistol is 32. Could it mean something? Although not as clear it also has the stamping around the edge like the one Loubob308 found. I am...

thanks all.... guess it was not to bad a question. More to research I fear but will be something new to work on and sometimes that is as much fun as shooting what goes in the holster.

Thanks, really have no idea at all and that could be it, odd though as the stamp is on there twice and sorta looks like an after thought as it is centered on the one I show in the pic but is about 3/4 of a stamp on the edge of the holster too.

trying to find out if anyone has ever seen this stamp on somthing before, holster came with a FN1910 I picked up at a recent auction. The pistol is not marked in any way beyond the standard Belgain marks. Royal Military Police?? Thanks for any ideas or leads anyone can give.

for all of you that have asked... I am working on narrowing my collecton and am into Victories, anything military (would love a 1917) and moving towards 1911's primaraly. Condition is good, no fouling, or rust that I can find. Honestly never shot the gun. I picked it up about a year ago and...

thanks 5wire, great information. I will also update my email address for the ones interested in a trade. Sorry new to the board and had not gotten all my info up.

Sure open to that too.. what you got?

Considering selling my stainless 686-5, my last .357 and I am considering consolidating ammuntion purchases. I have no idea what a fair price would be on this gun. I have reviewed GunBrokers finished auctions but none were for the 2 1/2" barrel. this is a six shot version with no lock. I would...

Considering selling my stainless 686-5, my last .357 and I am considering consolidating ammuntion purchases. I have no idea what a fair price would be on this gun. I have reviewed GunBrokers finished auctions but none were for the 2 1/2" barrel. this is a six shot version with no lock. I would...

I have a very similar gun and was lettered to have gone to a hardware store as well. I will have to pull the letter and check but think it was in Ill.

I have a couple of lettered Victories I keep forgeting to submit for the database so here they are: 1. V626077 .38/200 was shipped from the factory on July 17th 1944 and delivered to the United States Goverment Hartford Ordnance Depot, Springfield MA, The Eastern Regional Distribution Center...