Recent content by Iris

Thank you, Jim. I think I'll be showing this revolver off at my next barbeque. I appreciate the reiteration. I'm convinced it has been refinished and now know that the steer head grips are polyurethane, bakelite or a similar substance. Again, thank you for weighing in.

Thank you, Jim. I appreciate your help. Good catch, I changed that screw and the plate does fit nicer.

I did a hot needle test on the inside of one of the grips. If it were ivory, the needle wouldn't penetrate. The grips are probably polyurethane or bakelite, since the needle created a small hole.

Thank you, LedFowl. I think the gun has an overall good look. Since you bring it up, the gun reminds me of a shorter version of a TV cowboy pistol.

Thanks to all who have offered information and advise. My first experience with this forum has been wonderful. I appreciate your help.

Thank you, Mike. Is it relevant that the grip frame has a "T" and "W" on it? I am so new at this and I want you to know that the information you provided is invaluable. I think it's time to get eyes-on from a local gun expert. Thank you very much.

Is it relevant that the grip frame has a "T" and "W" on it? I am so new at this and I want you to know that the information you provided is invaluable. I think it's time to get eyes-on from a local gun expert. I can't tell you how much your opinion is appreciated. I feel that with your help...

I am so new at this and I want you to know that the information you provided is invaluable. I think it's time to get eyes-on from a local gun expert. I can't tell you how much your opinion is appreciated. I feel that with your help and that of others on this thread, I've practiced due...

I'm still researching the grips, they could be aged ivory. I need more information to decide. I may be able to get a local opinion. I want to be sure that I know as much about this gun as I can. Since I'm appealing to your expertise, I want to be careful how I ask this question. Is there...

Thank you again, DWalt. You and others on this thread have offered fabulous information. I will start my own thread, since now, I know I'm not doing this exactly right.

I checked and the strain screw it is tight, tight, tight. Thank you for the tip.

Thanks, again, for your help. I will look for a source to help me identify whether or not the grips are actually, ivory. Enjoy your day.

Thank you, murphydog. Good information, with your help and the help of others on the forum, I'm learning a lot about this gun. I really appreciate it.

DWalt, I've searched numerous sites to get an idea of the ship date for this gun. Do you mind if I ask what reference you used for the April 1951 date? I may want to use it for another S&W gun I have. Again, I appreciate your expertise. Thank you!

Thank you, Cooter Brown. I'm happy to have the gun, but my hopes of it being really rare are dwendling. It has a history; was carried by a slain officer. Some of the history is family related, so it will make a good heirloom. I appreciate your expertise.