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Thank you for the information. I'll have to find one close to the beginning numbers and hope for the best.

Thanks again for the help. I keep finding other 10-5's and am trying to narrow the serial numbers to 1963 vintage. Could you give me the range of numbers I should be looking for. Thanks again for any help you can give.

Serial number for list Hello Jack, Just came upon this thread and thought I could give you my K22 serial number for your list. I have a 5 screw with number K212224. If you could give me an approximate age I'd appreciate it. Thanks

Thank you very much, I appreciate the help and quick response

Hello All, I am looking to buy a 10-5 for a specific year. I have looked and searched for reliable serial number data but have been unable to find date ranges. Maybe I'm not looking in the right spot. Anyway, the revolver I'm looking at begins with C6141. Hoping someone can tell me the year...

Thanks again for the input all. I'll wait to see what the letter tells me.

Wetdog mentioned the ejector shroud should have a serial number located inside. This barrel does not have one so what would that indicate? Would it be the original barrel or a replacement?

Yes, I did measure from the cylinder face so it is an odd barrel length. I will post a range report when I get a chance to shoot it. Not sure how much interest there will be at the local range. Seems most people are in to their semi-autos but there might be a fellow enthusiast around. I'll also...

I agree about the letter. I planned on it regardless since I really like the history of these older revolvers. I thought the crown looked factory too after further inspection but wouldn't it be blued? I don't think the barrel has been re-blued though and I'm sure the frame wasn't.

Thanks for the info and the EK photo. Glad to hear they are true Ropers. Confirms that I got a decent deal for the revolver! I'm looking forward to shooting it but debate on keeping the Ropers on it when I do. But they are very comfortable grips. Thanks again.

Photos of Pre-29 I finally picked up my 4-screw Pre-29 and thought I'd post some photos to get your opinions. Photos of the Roper style grips show small linear holes possibly from a jig as mentioned Roper used. Upon further inspection of the revolver, there is no return work stamp on the frame...

Thanks all for the info. When I get the gun in hand I will post some photos. I did look at the ejector rod shroud and I believe it is numbered to the gun.

Thanks for the info Mike. I looked pretty hard at the finish. I know the barrel was refinished but don't believe the frame was, but I could be wrong. Don't know if there are any Roper experts that could weigh in. Really curious if there is a way to identify the grips.

No I wasn't. I am hoping it went back to the factory but plan to get a letter anyway. I always love the history of these old guns. Would it be stamped on the frame of the grip it was?

I purchased a Pre-29 today that has Roper or Roper style grips. A real beauty but the barrel was cut to 4.5 inches at some point. The work was done right and the front sight was pinned in two places like older revolvers. I snapped a pic at the dealer since I have to wait 10 days. I know it makes...