There is a N before the K in serial on barrel on the nickel gun. Not on the blued one.
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I have a Pre model 18 factory nickel that was shipped to a NY jewelry store in the 50's with a Pre 17 blued gun. The 18 has carved steer head pearl grips and the 17 has carved steer head Ivory grips. Any one have any idea if there were other models produced like this? Or a value? Any info would...
I am new to the forum but not new to collecting. I can tell you that if you pass on any early nice original in the box Smith that you can afford you will probably lose sleep in the future as a result.
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Sleepless in Oregon...