Recent content by mlward

You know, I do need to do that. I will make the true collectors cringe, but if I own it, I shoot it with 2 or 3 S&W exceptions. I have most of the 610's and 657's and they are my favorites. Love the little 3" unflutted Hortons. Yes, I shoot all of them. I did keep a 631 in the box unfired...

So, I found only what I can assume is some kind of S&W range box this weekend at the local gun show. It is blue plastic with the S&W logo. It is wedge shaped, stands on it butt with 2 latches at the top. Could carry something in the bottom, but for the life of me I can't figure out what you...

Thanks for the reply. I have taken many smiths apart exactly as you describe. I had not even given that a bit of thought, I certainly will work on that with him. Thanks for the welcome. Have not posted much, but have watched for years as I collect and shoot many of the pre-hillary 600...

Is there a suggested person that does this kind of work? These guys are becoming lost gems. I have not found any that I would trust in central IL or IN.

So, I am helping a young man ID his grandpa's 32-20. I think I have it nailed down, but would love some verification. The serial number is 3666X but under the barrel there is a B stamped off to the left of the serial number. The numbers match on the butt, cylinder and barrel. The gun works...

Thanks, no not common took years to find one and now I have a pair of them.

Can someone tell me when my 631 s/n BEZ301x was made? I appreciate the help and will not ask about another one for awhile. :)

Thanks for looking into that one.

I wish I had a good pic of my 22 TCM 4.25" or my 3" 629. A sight to behold in both cases.

You know, if I lived closer to that part of IL I would shoot with you. Effingham is about as close as I get.

I have been trying to figure out what year of manufacture for my 63 is. It is serial number M1629XX. Am I posting this request in the correct place? I may have a few more of these requests. Thanks Matt

I have been lurking here for years, great site. I have been collecting pre-lock SS Smiths for years and have some very unusual ones including many 10mm's, a couple of 631's, several 41 mags and a handful of Lew Horton N frame snubs. Hard to pick a favorite, maybe a 631, 627 or 657.