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Sweetwilly... I realize that there would be no way for you to know this, but the brain trust that lies within this forum literally wrote the book/s on S&W and collectively hold more information about the company and its products than S&W itself - and they will kindly (maybe with a bit of...
HP 28-2 NYSP Questions?
Hair Trigger,
Agreed on the turn-line, it does have an almost imperceptible turn line and the recoil shield looks like a NIB gun.
One thing I've noticed over the years is this - Turn-lines are a derivative of cylinder stop stud surface prep. I've had guns with low round...
When I first glanced at it, I thought for sure it was a 27 I mean it had a RR and a target trigger, but when I looked at the top strap it was not serrated and the finish was not 27-esque - hmmm? A 4" 28 with a RR / WO & .400 smooth target trigger - OK, you have my attention now. I fell in love...
I have two pre 17s that have what S&W called bright blue finish and in some cases it had a capital B on the barrel shroud. The finish is a high polish and looks noticeably different than the satin.
1905 32-20 WCF 3rd change 6” Target
Here is my 1905 3rd 6” target #53356 shipped 3/1/12
Numbers in all the correct places, no rework stamps
Original finish w/ some flecking on sideplate and bluing loss patina on the front and back of the grip frame. Very minor muzzle wear.
Mechanically great...