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Thanks for the info guys, I think I'll give it a miss. Les

The number is on the underside of the Barrel, there is a different serial number (816129) on the rear of the cylinder. No "V" anywhere. The numbers on the barrel and cylinder appear factory while the frame serial number appears to be hand stamped. The bottom of the frame at the right hand side...

Hi guys, I have been offered the following S&W which the seller tells me is of wartime manufacture. serial number 471249, 5" Barrel, fixed sights, 5 Screw, Smith & Wesson on left side of Barrel, *38 S&W CTG* on right side of Barrel, Address on top of Barrel and Lanyard loop on Butt. I would...

O.K. Many thanks Les

Hi guys, Did S&W ever produce a 629 with a 6.5" Barrel. (not the Classic with the full underlug Barrel). Les

Many thanks. Les

Hi guys, I picked up a Nickel, Mod 29 (29-2) with an 8 3/8" Barrel, the Serial Number is N621710 can anyone please help me out with a D.O.B. My mate has my Catalog and is away from home for the next few weeks Les

Many thanks for the fast reply. Les

Hi guys, This disc has been fitted into the left hand grip panel of a Mod 29. Can anyone help with its i.d. or is it just a medallion that someone has fitted in an attempt to personalize his gun. Cancel the case repair question, found the members details. Many thanks Les

I have the same markings on my 19-3 except the date is 72, it came from Germany.

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. Les

Sorry guys, should be showing now. Les

Hi guys, I picked up a Mod 29 from 1973 with these grips on it, are they genuine or aftermarket copies.

Sorry to have taken so long to reply, I've been away from home for a few days. The grips are not factory, I got them from my Brother in Law who got them off Ebay. Les

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