Recent content by Hayesd01

Check out this thread! It was an old Chief Special documented as owned by Jack Ruby. It is still in my possession and we bring it out from time to time show in our store! http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/104862-jack-rubys-other-gun.html

Perfect! The Chiefs are my favorite firearm of all times and my collection is made up predominately of Chiefs and I did not know the info you passed along! Thanks again Bob- Eric

That is what I thought to Bill, but it not being a M36 with any dashes is what is confusing to me. Thanks Bill. Eric

Hello, We own a store, range & training facility in Columbus and run across a lot of unique items. Today we took in a revolver that is somewhat perplexing to me and I thought I would ask the experts! The revolver is a S&W M36. (No dashes) It appears to have possibly been re-blue because the...

Thanks to everyone.... The trigger & hammer not being case colored was a good observation. I would lean towards a re-finish, but the darn thing looks more stainless than nickel? It really looks like a dull stainless and the logo and even patent dates still seem crisp to me?

We just checked and all serial numbers match including under the wood grips. I do not believe that it was re-chambered for 38spl because we just tried a round and it did not go in all the way. Is there a chance that they would have sent over a nickel sq butt? No other markings we can see...

Hey Guys- We own a store/range and recently took in this revolver on trade. I think I know what it is, but could use some help from the experts! Here is what we know: SN#888581, appears to be square butt & nickel, has a lanyard and stocks that have the above serial number. Five inch barrel...

I wanted to thank everyone for the expertise in an area that I am still learning! Fortunately there was no exchange of money on this auction and I will continue my search. Thanks again everyone! Eric

Hello, It has been awhile since I posted but thought I would look to the experts to see if I made a good purchase. (Probably should have done this before I hit the button, but I have a history of taking some chances on these purchases! I bought a Jack Ruby owned revolver years ago that turned...

Hello, I have what I believe to be is a sideplate for a Model 66 SW commemorative that was made for the Dallas Police Department to commemorate 100yrs. (1881-1981) I am not sure of the origin and it was suggested that it might have been a dealer sample used to show the Dallas PD at the time...