Recent content by thomas farrell

OK, you guys have SAVED the gun!! He says he will keep it AS IS!! Thanks for all the input. Tom

I will print these responses out for him. Thank you, all. Tom

The owner plans to eventually send it to S&W for full factory engraving, and a letter. What do you guys think that will do to the value? Should he just leave it alone, or have it engraved??

The money shot:

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Here are the promised pics. The serial ## is pictured. You all are a great group! Thank you for the very helpful information. The owner, a gunsmith here in Tulsa, rates the finish as 80%. Lint and grease do appear on the gun here and there.

I'll try to get some pics of it tomorrow.

original finish correct grips and parts no rust or pits some blueing wear from being holstered Thank you

One of my best buds, a no-internet kinda guy, just discovered that an old revolver of his is a collectors' item, and is looking for a current value. It is a .357, 5" transitional postwar model. He spoke to Roy, who placed the serial ## as 1948 manufacture. Only 142 made, and not many 5" guns...