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Will Winchester Model 75 magazines fit a Winchester Model 52 rifle

Glock Chambers My experience is the same as stated above.

Lew Horton Models Speaking of Lew Horton models, how does one tell a Lew Horton from other model?

Dale Harwood Western Saddle Dale Harwood is an Emeritus Saddle Maker. I had one of his saddles built in 1971 when I was working in Idaho Falls, ID. I got the saddle early in the summer and rode it after work during the summer and got transferred to Virginia in the fall. It has been in my...

Are there any characteristics that identify a Lew Horton gun?

Lew Horton 657 41 Magnum Classic Hunter Maybe this is not the right forum, but tapping into the background and knowledge demonstrated by the S&W Forum participants is hard to pass up. I have a question regarding the above gun listed in the Title. I purchased this gun in 98 as a Lew Horton...

This is a little bit off the message, but does anyone know if modifications were made to either the 657s or the 686's to enhance their strength or performance. If so how can a person tell which models have this package. Thanks in advance for your response.

Endurance Upgrade Thanks, Tom

Endurance Upgrade I am a new member of the Smith and Wesson Forum, and the articles on the Endurance Package have caught my eye as I have a couple of Model 629s. One is a -2 and the other is a -5. Can I tell by the dash number if these guns have the endurance package?

Lew Horton 657 41 Magnum Classic Hunter I called Smith and Wesson last week concerning the same issue about a Model 657 SS Classic Hunter with a non flutted cylinder that I have. They spent some time with the serial number and confirmed that it was a Lew Horton.

Lew Horton 657 41 Classic Hunter I think that I may have a Lew Horton Classic Hunter Model 657 with a non fluted cylinder and with what I believe are Goncalo Alves grips and a ported barrel, but how can I verify?