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I am new to the collection of S&Ws. I have a victory .38 s&w a 1917 .45. And today I bought what I was told is a 1905 .38. On the butt of the gun is an S 814325. How can I tell what I have?

I am new to the collection of S&Ws. I have a victory .38 s&w a 1917 .45. And today I bought what I was told is a 1905 .38. On the butt of the gun is an S 814325. How can I tell what I have?

#126791 are marked on the barrel, cyl. and by the lanyard. The crane is marked on the inside #101119 and the same # is marked on the frame next to the crane. What other marks should I look for. It has the eagles head stamped on many parts just like on the M17 rifles I own. Any help and info...

#126791 are marked on the barrel, cyl. and by the lanyard. The crane is marked on the inside #101119 and the same # is marked on the frame next to the crane. What other marks should I look for. It has the eagles head stamped on many parts just like on the M17 rifles I own. Any help and info...

Is early 1942 the date it was made??

I just bought my first S&W. The top strap is marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY. By the lanyard there is a W B and a flaming bomb. The barrel, cylinder and frame have matching #s.(911015). On the back strap there is an N Z and some more #s that don't match anything (3 66 7). Lastly there is a very...

I just bought my first S&W. The top strap is marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY. By the lanyard there is a W B and a flaming bomb. The barrel, cylinder and frame have matching #s.(911015). On the back strap there is an N Z and some more #s that don't match anything (3 66 7). Lastly there is a very...