Recent content by trouthunterdj

ar15ed - I am going to have to buy another gun! ddj

1974 wasn't a collectible year. :) ddj

I got him to move a bit south on his price. ;) ddj

Thanks guys! I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous. I wasn't exactly sure about his gun and I appreciate the help. I'm going to enjoy and cherish it. Are the grips aftermarket of made by S&W? ddj

swca1000 - Thanks for the kind words. What condition would you have graded it? I really believe the grips to be real ivory. I think I will try to find some wood ones to shoot and keep the ivory nice. ddj

Thanks. I'm not sure if it is a Transition or PreWar but the serial number is 396xx. Thanks again and I hope i did well. ddj

All right guys. Here it is but be gentle ;) Thanks again for all your help. What a great site!! ddj

Thanks again guys. I ended up buying it. I will post pictures tonight. I an really hoping I didn't make a mistake. I appreciate all the help! ddj

There weren't any emblem on the grip. It was a policeman's service gun so its honest wear. Holster wear on the end of the barrel and a good cylinder ring. Thanks for the help, Ddj

Hello all, I saw a transition 38/44 Heavy Duty at a local shop today. It is in about 80% condition but it does have the long action and real ivory grips. I was wondering what the going price is for this? He is asking $1100. Thanks for the help! Ddj

Don't take the time to respond and go get it!! I would be all over that one!! ddj

Hammerdown - Thanks much. There is just a faint line on the top strap above the forcing cone. You really have to look to see it and looks like it a hairs width. Not sure I know how much it has been shot? Thanks again, ddj

Thanks again guys. handejector - I can see why collecting boxes can be addicting and challenging. I'm fairly sure the label is correct and maybe someone will have a box with a similiar label. Do any of the Smith and Wesson books cover the types of boxes or give values? ddj

Thanks for all the opinions. Can anyone say if it is all original? ddj

I've only had the box for a week so I'm not sure about the label but it looks similiar to others I have seen on Maroon boxes. I may trade the box as partial trade for a S&W revolver of some make. Thanks, ddj