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Just in case you didn't find it, there are a lot of great .38/44 pics in a thread on the 1945 to Present section. Here is the link: http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/530103904/m/2311087542

Just in case you didn't find it, there are a lot of great .38/44 pics in a thread on the 1945 to Present section. Here is the link: http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/530103904/m/2311087542

Thanks for all the info guys! I am going to go ahead and get the letter and see what I get. I have decided that unless the letter or someone can show me positive proof that the piece was reblued I am calling it the original finish. It has none of the markings mentioned by you guys. There is no...

Thanks Ed, I thought that they would mark it with an asterice or an R appended to the S/N. I'll look under the grip as I wasn't looking for that type marking. This may not have been refinished; but, as I said it looks good enough that I am questioning it!

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll give it a try and see what I get. What I'd really like to find out is if this particular .38/44 HD was factory reblued at some point in its like. I just bought this piece and I question it because it is so nice. There is bluing wear on the muzzle, on...

I have a 1937 vintage .38/44 Heavy Duty and am considering obtaining a letter on it. What type of information is provided in the letter. Is it benificial to have one or is it basically something that says that you have an authentic S&W product? Thank for the info in advance!

I have a 1937 vintage .38/44 Heavy Duty and am considering obtaining a letter on it. What type of information is provided in the letter. Is it benificial to have one or is it basically something that says that you have an authentic S&W product? Thank for the info in advance!