Recent content by JessicaLD

I shot it today and it worked great, but wow, those sights are going to take some getting used to. I'm used to more recent pistols easier sights.

Wow, everyone has been so nice and helpful here. Great forum and thanks to you all!

Thanks Elroy, I'll try that!

Thanks for the reply Hawg Rider, I never expected it to be worth much so, that's quite exciting! I've already polished it up some because it was dirty and SO many little scratches. When I bought it, I figured it was from the 80s or 70s (I know nothing about S&W or revolvers) and I now know those...

Hey there gkitch, I did find serial number (and a little rust) under the grips that matched the number on the yoke. If I understand this right, those are the numbers that they used to match up parts in the factory? There's also a "W" I think the grips look great too, is there anything I can do...

Yup! Jack and DV0, I did find an "N" under the frame.

Thanks so much Jack. It might be even older than I thought. I'll try to take the grip off soon. I paid $450 for it. I haven't fired it yet. I'm hoping to go the range this weekend so I can finally shoot it. I've got some .38 wc and swc. I had never heard of wad cutter before that.

Yes, there is a screw on the trigger guard, David.

Thanks Murphy!

Thanks Muley!

Hi, I'd love to know how old this pistol is. Knowing an approximate value would be nice too. If you all have questions, please let me know. Thanks! Cylinder to the left, ejector must be pushed On yoke: "MOD 10" Serial #: "C 456***" Caliber: 38 special Barrel: 2" Sights: fixed Finish: nickel Has...