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Thanks for the quick reply. mine is slightly different, it has a red ramp front sight.

Interesting subject. I purchased one several months ago form my local shop It’s the 4” SB verson with the pined barrel and extra pin above the firing pin. It came in a box with owners manual, cleaning kit and warranty card. By the way It’s serial number 9D36937, 5 guns before yours. cost $400...

I recently purchased a 627-0 51/2 in barrel, non fluted cylinder s/r BEY4xxx Could anyone post a photo of the correct grips for this model? It now has Hoge custom lam.

The finish I’m referring to appears to be silver plate, turned black from oxidation. The frame is brass, silver plated. The edges of the frame are showing brass where the silver Has worn through. The cylinder shows no sign of finish. I thank you for your advise and will leave the Oxidation...

I recently picked up a sweet model 1 second issue that appeared To have gorgeous blue on the barrel and frame. After wiping it down Several times I noticed the finish coming off. Da-silver plate with 140 plus years of tarnish dose looks blue. The question is do you polish the Silver plate or...

I know this a little off subject, but I’m surprised no one mentioned having a 625-2 with a 5” barrel Marked model of 1988, not 1989. What’s the story? I have one NIB, any idea on value?

Highly overlooked Smith. I have 2, Pre model K38, and M14-4 6”. Wouldn’t trade for anything.