But don't the diamond target grips have the larger checkering pattern but not the palm swell? I usually make my determination by a rear view of the grips looking for the palm swell AFTER I see the larger checkering pattern.
The trigger housing is made of pot metal so, with time, they crack and fall apart. I don't believe the 22 had this issue. It was just the Mark V rifles.
I inherited a Weatherby Mark V .224 Magnum Varmintmaster from my father several years ago. It now has the self-destructing trigger issue that it is known for and I am looking for a solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Would 1973 vintage magnas have a black or silver washer? After checking the SCSW 5th and looking on Gunbroker, I believe that they should have black washers. Thanks
I found a nice 27-2 with a 3.5" barrel today for a lot cheaper than they are going for on Gunbroker. Serial number is N163XXX, so it should have been born around 1973-1974. I often see the older revolvers wearing newer grips. This previous owner went in the other direction.
Did Smith & Wesson ever produce more than one type of blue finish? There was a recent online sale of a very nice (1973 production) Model 29-2 in a presentation case. The ad read "high polished blue finish". This revolver brought, what I thought to be a substantial premium, and I am trying to...