I really can't thank all of you enough. Thanks for the warm welcome and thanks for all the really helpful information.
@mbliss57 - Thank you! For now, the pistol is not for sale. I plan to order the factory letter and learn whatever I can about its history. I also intend to complete the set...
I was able to find a few of the tools, including 2 cleaning rods, but no screwdriver. Here's a photo of the inside of the box.
I am guessing the screwdrivers are pretty hard to come by?
Thanks Jeff.
The case does have an original blue lining, which is in fair, but far from perfect condition. Definitely some wear from the gun being stored in the case. There are no tools that I have found yet. The gun did come as a part of a complete collection, including many boxes of...
Oh, wow, guys. Thanks so much for the informative and helpful information. I am actually embarrassed to tell you all this - I paid around $550 for the gun, believing it would be worth $800-$1000. I had no clue.
It did come with a case:
I really appreciate your expertise!
And for all my...
Hi S&W experts.
I am here because I am a life-long Winchester collector who happened to end up owning a S&W 44 Mag revolver that came to me as a part of a complete collection I purchased.
I thought it would be a simple matter to figure out exactly what I had purchased, but the more I try...