Recent content by mntaxpayer

Image of the backstrap as requested.

I picked it up today. Attached are some photos.

I saw a S&W 66-5 today in a gun shop with a 3" barrel and nite sites. It looked like it had little to no use. Where would I find more information on this gun? I didn't see any reference to the Wilson Combat association with S&W in by Blue Book. The Wilson Combat website does not list any current...

I just picked up a 686-1 with a six inch barrel. What would the approximate DOB be for s/n AWZ1XXX? Thank you!

I have a S&W model 67 no dash made in 1967. It came with the original box, manuals, extra grips, some screw drivers and a cleaning kit. What is the standard issue tools that S&W sent with guns in that era? Tom

Misty, Buy what you like in the best condition that you can afford. Any Smith is excellent to very good shape with original grips, great finish, that has never been dropped or abused and locks up solid will always increase in value over time if properly handled and stored. Some models will...

Since primers are hard to come by these days, is there any reason I can't used some Magnum primers in my 38 Special and 45 ACP reloads? I use Unique powder. Tom

Having a few days off work has resulted in some gun shop visits and the purchase of two .38 Special revolvers. I would like the DOB on a 4" model 10 s/n C581xxx and a 4" model 67 s/n 5K52xxx. Thank you

I am looking at a 586 with a 6" barrel at a local gun shop. It is in very nice shape without a box. I noticed a M stamped between the S/N and the model 586 stamp. What is the meaning of the M? Is the $550 asking price reasonable in todays market? Thanks, Tom

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I have a couple older S&W revolvers that I have picked up over the years. I was interested in whether anyone would tell me the date of manufacture for them? Model 10-T S/N 5D19XXX Model 19-3 S/N 2K67XXX Thank you.