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That's what I've found so far. Very helpful and knowledgeable people!

Good to know. Thanks for taking the time to explain. I'll just avoid this guy and keep my eye out for the right collectable.

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Hi Walt. Finally got that info. On the RH side of the barrel reads "K38 S&W CTCK". I can't see the full left side of the barrel but "Smith & Wesson" is printed.

were the last 2 digits Xed out, or does it just appear that way?

I'll ask for more photos.

Hi all, I'm trying to determine the serial number and year of production on victory model. I don't actually own this yet. Just trying to get some info

Well, thank you all for your willingness to assist. It has been a pleasure!

Definitely not going to part with it, but any idea what I could value this at?

Pardon my ignorance, but what is a turn line?

So this is a late 1946 post war N-frame 38-44 Heavy Duty with a Pre-war style hammer stud. Why would these have been retrofitted with a pressed in stud? Product improvement of that day?

A great uncle of mine, WWII vet, passed away recently. He had no wife or children - just nephews. The 3 of us were fortunate enough to be able to pick through his collection of handguns and rifles from various countries. Mostly bolt action from that era and some more modern ones. Same with the...

Added another photo. Linde, is this the shot you were talking about? john_russell8's Library | Photobucket

Having difficulties with the photos. Does this work? john_russell8's Library | Photobucket

Hello. First time poster. Can anyone help identify my revolver? No model number, Serial # S 684XX. 38 S & W Special, Hand Ejector, Fixed sights, Strain screw in front grip strap, 4 screws RH side, 1 screw front of trigger guard, pinned 5" barrel. I was under the assumption that this was a Model...