Recent content by goduke1

I know this is a Smith & Wesson forum But... As far as Semi-Auto's go, you can not go wrong with a Glock. Glock 23 is a compact .40 Best of both worlds. You have the size of a 9mm but with the power (almost) of a .45 ACP. It's the perfect size to CCW, but big enough to use all the time. And...

Well I cleaned it today, and took a look under the grips. There was an 8.17 there. So I'll say the factory work was done on Aug-1917. So here is a good question. If I paid for the history report from S&W would it include the history on the rework and what was done?

Not sure on the refinish? On the other side, there is some pitting on the screw down plate where the trademark is. There are a few places where the nickle has come off, little smaller than a pencil eraser (mostly around the beginning of the barrel where most of the powder residue would be (if...

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll have to check out the stock for that number (I knew that star meant something!). I know posts are better with pictures so... http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OIEeSUT4RbbkEd9QyB...si0M&feat=directlink

I was just given my Great Grandfathers gun by my Dad. I am new to collecting, and new to this fourm and I am not 100% sure what I have, and hoping someone can shed some light on this weapon. It's a S&W .38 S&W Special CTG revolver. "Skinny barrel" Nickel Plated, Mother of Pearl Grips, Fixed...

I was just given my Great Grandfathers gun by my Dad. I am new to collecting, and new to this fourm and I am not 100% sure what I have, and hoping someone can shed some light on this weapon. It's a S&W .38 S&W Special CTG revolver. "Skinny barrel" Nickel Plated, Mother of Pearl Grips, Fixed...