Recent content by sarlaud

Thank you green frog for your input. I will get the items you said and place with gun.

Does anyone know what the medallion is made of that is in my grips for victory that is gold in color?

Texas star, appreciate your input, very helpful and I don't plan on selling this piece or really change it because that is how it was used in law enforcement by my grandfather. I bet he switched out the smooth grips as I would in law enforcement, you would want the checkering for grip especially...

DR, no I don't think it was refinished, not when I can see holster wear from being a service revolver for many years. I also know he as I am very particular about gun care and keeping like new condition. He was in law enforcement all his life and was a bank guard after that in retirement. It is...

Thank you D.C for your info much appreciated.

What is the "W" or "M" stamped on the butt?

yes I know its 500 series just didnt remember until i looked and took pics.

i am american and do need glasses and maybe dictionary. or grammar but i just type as i think. oops!

I really appreciate the info from both of you texas star and wiregrassguy! How can I print out the thread?

grip serial number 272509

to get lanyard wring, where would i go for that? so the model is victory? search online for it?

serial numbers on the grips? In other posts you asked if the s&w 38 special ctg on the barrel is illegible. It is very clear. I tried to upload other pics but they failed. maybe a limit on pics? I have grips off. would the serial number be in pencil?

ok i got a few pics uploaded to original post. thanks for the help. what would something like this be worth?

to post pics it asks for URL?????

I am new to forum so I will take some pictures and attempt to post. I also see people referring to a letter from s&w historian for $50 telling what they know about the gun. Haven't found where to request this yet. I will get going on pics and get them posted. Thank you for help. I have all his...