Recent content by MikeChap

Hello friends, I picked up this 27-2 this past weekend at a local GS this past weekend and would like a little help on it. It seems dated 1974 by serial number but it has some info scribe on the frame handle butt and I am not sure what it is or who the name is inscribe and why. It looks to be...

What a great gun and at that price I would probably being doing a happy dance if I got one that complete and nice. I sure enjoy the three I have.

Do you use mineral spirits on both the inside and outside ? I know that most cleaners are for carbon dissolving not grease so I can see where mineral spirits would do the job. I have heard that petroleum cleaners can soak into nickel over time and leave a color change, Kind of like what you...

Here is another one out of the safe. It is a Mod 65-2 (7D57334) recessed but not pinned and with a factory bobbed hammer. I believe it was US Customs but doesn't quite make the numbers in S&W Catalog as customs gun They seem to be 65-3 model. I wondering if anyone has any info to verify my belief.

Just picked up a nickel model 57 no dash (Ser # N6331xx) this past weekend on a trade from a friend. This gun is factory fired only and in box. The action is about as stiff as I have ever seen. I would like a few gunsmiths names around the Alabama area so I can get it cleaned. Also I would like...

Yes the 3 1/2 inch 27-2 is one awesome made pistol. I am definitely keeping mine. But I would like to contact Austin PD and see who carried this one.

Colt Price I have one made the same year as yours and I will say it is a very well made gun. You also got a super deal. Most of the them in my area are going for $1400.00 to $1700.00 if you can find one. Way to go!!

Picked up a Chiefs Special in Nickel today and the owner told me it was made in 1967, I am not sure what year but with the Smith & Wesson 4th edition I have it does looks like that may be the date. The Serial No. is 7011xx so by the number I am not positive on the DoM. Maybe you pros can help me...

Bought a 29-2 at the gun show today for 1100, not as good as the poster who got his at the Estate sale for 600, but all aren't lucky all of the time. Still I think it was a fair price. Previous owner stated it had never been fired, I know the Factory does fire them for function test and it looks...

Thanks for the info weatherby.

Thanks Targets Guy and Glowe. EricR No problem and our seek for knowledge is always invited.

Bought a K 22 Masterpiece at a local gunshow couple of months ago and was hoping I could figure out the DoM by the serial number. Google hasn't been friendly on this search. So now turning to the experts here. The serial number is K 98835 (not paranoid). Also would like to know when S&W...

I have always used Lee Dies and had wonderful results with them, I also have 2 reloading manuals (Lyman and Hornady) and always open them to what I am reloading. You may think that reading the manuals after 2 years of reloading is dumb but I can catch the mistakes before I run them through, If...

Thanks guys now my next step is sending the 50 bucks to S&W for the full report.

Just joined and have enjoyed touring the site. I know with all the knowledge I have seen on the forum I have come to the right place for help. I have just come across an US Army model 1917 Serial No 154458 all matching and would like to know some history on it. Date of Manufacture etc. It...