Recent content by rd3rd

Thank you for that info. Good information. At 66 & since I've had them MANY years, I'm sure I'll give them and all my other guns to my son, son-in-law, & grandson (son-in-law & grandson both ICE Agents) - They will keep them Forever also!! I have enjoyed shooting the Chief; have never shot...

You guys have NO idea how much your expertise & information has helped me. I thank you for all the help you've given. On disassembly I also found the same S/N on chamber swing arm facing cylinder. I also noticed the same #22634 on the frame and chamber swing arm is ALSO on the inside of the...

Thanks sir - That info really helps. Hadn't thought about machining holes for assembly. Great catch!! Rick

Just checked my different .38 ammo. The .38 Spl. 110 & 132 Gr fit the Chief cylinder perfectly & the 38 S&W short & long are too large in circumfrence. The 38 S&W short & long fit the Victory cylinder correctly. I guess that help - Shouldn't try to fire the 38 Spl in the Victory!! Maybe I'm...

Here are a couple more pics of my "Victory" that might be helpful. Thank you ALL for your Very Expert Help. Rick

Here is all the information and pics of my 'Victory' S&W, I'm thinking a Model 10?? The S/N on the butt and on the breach of the cylinder: V 463,6xx. Also stamped on the cylinder face is is a 'P' & 'V' ('V' also stamped on grip frame); and on the bottom flat edge of the barrel is the same S/N...

Mr. Alan - you are probably right about the second gun. My dad made many 'airlifts' after the war. I don't remember him saying anything about a service pistol of his own. He did serve in the European Theater.I believe it's been shortened & has the 38 special cylinder. Will check on that...

Two additional pics of the Baby Chief possibly of interest. I have the paper work & pics to request archive info from S & W ready to go.

Thanks for the quick response! This is the information & pics of the "Baby Chief". S/N on butt is 26,xxx & that # is also on the cylinder breach & the inside of the of right side grip has same last 3 S/N. On the cylinder swing arm & front frame, both have #95261. Barrel is just over 1 3/4"...

Hello ALL - Found your forum and joined last week. Have been reading & learning good info. on my revolvers - Thanks! Have two that I have some family history, but not production info. on models & ages. Guess it would be best to describe each separately. The Chief was given to me by a retired...

Hello from the Great Texas Hill Country Just joined the group last week and am having a BLAST reading all the different subject posts and Learning Much! I'm a 6 year ('65 to '71) Navy Vet and a member of the American Legion, NRA, & the Texas part of the NRA. I have several S & W and Colt...

2nd Amendent Support Just signed ALL three - 2nd Amendent Support, GOP Poll, & Texas petition. Thank you for making is SO EASY to "Voice" my opinion on this Important Matter!! Now to send this link to my wife so she can join also "Speak" her desire for the government to STAY OUT of our...