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I've had this holster for decades but had not noticed the imprint for the S&W .38/.44. Does anyone know if this was made/sold by S&W, or was it an accessory made by some other company? Or I suppose it's possible my grandfather had it specially made and/or imprinted. His .38/.44 Outdoorsman is...

OK, thanks for your comments.

Here are photos of what I hope you are looking for.

I can't find the star stamp any place else. So does this assembly mark mystery indicate that this gun is not authentic? Or that it has somehow been modified?

Unfortunately, I don't know the history of the gun. It belonged to my grandfather, who I never met. That's very sad as he was an avid and well-respected sportsman. I therefore can't comment on any bluing that might have been done. I've posted a few more pics that will hopefully show a better...

S&W Model 2 I'm preparing this gun for sale and want to have all the important information exactly right when it is listed. As noted in my last post, I can only find the matching assembly letters on the cylinder and back of barrel. I find nothing on the frame under the grips. Is this an...

Pretty guns for sure This .38/.44 Outdoorsman has nice finish - 100% I'm told. Will be selling soon - trying to determine fair price.

Great thread My .38/.44 Outdoorsman. Nice wood but original grips went missing years ago :mad:.

Thanks for the feedback, folks. Yes, there is a matching serial number on the back side of the grip panel. The assembly letters are a capital 'B' and a slightly smaller capital 'L' located on the back of the barrel and the cylinder. Other than the serial number, I find no numbers or letters...

Thanks to all for the great feedback. I've had this gun and the Model 2 tip-up that I also posted today for 30+ years. I hand-loaded cartridges for the Outdoorsman 20 years ago, maybe putting 50 rounds max through it. It was a pleasure to shoot. (Still have the Lee Loader.) I have to...

Requested photos Posting photos. Not exactly sure where side plate is. Thanks for the feedback so far.

I'm a rookie at identifying firearms - didn't expect there were other possible manufacturers. Top of barrel reads "Smith. &. Wesson., Springfield, Mass." Note dots after Smith, &, Wesson and Mass. Guessing it's an unintentional manufacturing imprint, but I'm a rookie remember.

Here are the characteristics for this tip-up: 1) Serial number: 5714 2) Visible hammer 3) Caliber unknown 4) Barrel length: 6" 5) Fixed sights Would love to have feedback on condition (as best determined via photos), value and any other interesting info. Thanks in advance.

Thanks John, for the quick and helpful reply. I clearly erred on the sights, but believe all else is correct.

No model number. Here are the other characteristics: 1) Hand ejector 2) Serial number: 42136 (all numbers match) 3) .38 Special 4) Barrel length from cylinder: 6 7/16" 5) Fixed sight 6) 5 screws (one hidden by grip in photos) Would love to have feedback on condition (as best determined via...