Recent content by heron163

A picture would help shape my answer... if it has pits in the surface, it may be not worth refinishing as a lot of metal will need to be removed to give it that original look finish. The roll marks will probably be leveled out too. I did send my gramps model 19 back to S&W it was just badly...

I bought a 629 from the Bremerhaven Rod and Gun Club in 1985. It has the same proofs... It was re-proofed by S&W when it came back to the states - there was a question about the steel used in it construction. I still have it...

at the range today... they make it hard to miss...:)

when I had my model 19 refinished recently, I requested a pair of new grips. I got a set of solid walnut with diamond centers. This was in JAN '16.

nor would I:)

the last Python I bought was an Ultimate stainless 6"... in unfired condition... the kid inherited it from his gramps but he wanted to sell it so he could buy a "deagle"... I tried to talk him out of it but he wanted nothing to do with some old time gun... so I finally gave in... $700. the...

thanks fellas! I have a real appreciation for the older Smiths... and 19 vs 29? 29 all day long...:)

the antlers stamp is a German proof mark. US guns imported into Germany get proof tested. I bought a 629 there in the late '80's that has them... ETA - or if it was assembled in Germany it may have had the same requirement... Any good smiths still building these? I have a couple of spare Python...

the 19 got a tune up and re-finish. It was in really rough shape but had value to me...

the late winter sunlight made the photo difficult but here is my 19 back from S&W. They did an awesome job! ETA: 19 is on the left, 29 on the right

that 19 looks pristine! and a shooter too!

well said - thank you!

and sent a return authorizing the credit card for repairing gramps model 19-3... will also get a re-blue and new grips. If things go to plan, should have it returned around April/May 2016... I can't wait.:)

I would go for the Model 27... they will soon be approaching Python like prices...

long time lurker, finally got around to signing up... I love S&W revolvers! pre-lock that is...:)