Recent content by RevolverDad

Where would one send their S&W piece now-a-days for such work? I have a Victory revolver with the U.S. Navy/Army markings removed that I shoot, carry and use that I'd consider doing some work, too. I also my just find another Model 10 with less historical significance to add some imbelishment...

Yes, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to answer. :) I think i'll definitely be requesting my letter from Smith and Wesson, if only to calm my own curiosity.

One other question comes to mind,actually. So if my serial number dates to around June 1944 - that was the month that the Normandy landings started. IF my gun was part of an order to supply US troops, where might it have likely been utilized? Air crew? MP? It's my understanding that officers...

Thank you very much for the welcome and prompt reply! And yes, I thought as much would be true about the topstrap effecting the value negatively. I definitely paid a "friend price" with intent to simply have a nice hand ejector in my collection and as a companion to my ruger LCR. I'm a big fan...

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Good morning, Just joined to share some pictures and hopefully get some more info about my revolver. Seems like a very nice crowd here. Anywho, my revolver has the serial number V617875. Here's some details: -Does not have original stocks, rather is wearing a set of 1950's faux stag grips...