ID this .38. Heavy Duty?
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4thAlabama
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Sure looks like an HD to me.
From the first photo, it looks like a Heavy Duty to me. It would be interesting to look under the grips to see if that's a refinish.
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Yes, a 4” postwar HD. If you can provide the serial number we can probably give its age fairly precisely.
H.D. with a broken hammer.
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AJMBLAZER
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My old S&W knowledge is dusty. Where’s the serial?
What’s a decent price? They’re asking $400.
What’s a decent price? They’re asking $400.
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AJMBLAZER
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I think it was actually cut by someone.
StrawHat
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$400 is a good price. It could need a new hammer. Definitely some tlc.
If it were near me, it would be sold!
Kevin
If it were near me, it would be sold!
Kevin
The markings looks good. The side plate seam looks good too. It might be original nickel. I would agree its worth $400. If I was there I would buy it
I'd be on that like a hobo on a ham samich.
Yeah, I would be all over that for 4 Benjamins.
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The SN will begin with the letter S followed by five or six digits, perhaps as low as 80000 and up into the 160000 range or higher.
It is a good buy at $400 if mechanically sound. Plan on a few extra dollars to bring it back to factory original-ish appearance.
Mr. Blazer, are you telling us you didnt buy that HD on the spot for $400?
Am I reading your Post correctly? I hope you have all ready gone back and bought it.
Am I reading your Post correctly? I hope you have all ready gone back and bought it.
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AJMBLAZER
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I’m not a wheel gun aficionado enough. Tempting because it’s neat and I like old stuff but we already have several more powerful K frames and N frames.
More of a flip thing for me. What’s the value of something like this?
More of a flip thing for me. What’s the value of something like this?
Mr. Blazer, worth more than a biddley $400! Heck, $400 is a Sat. night dinner and bar bill. Im betting the grips number to the gun and finish is
original and not re-done. It is a fun gun to clean up and do some research on. Just go buy the gun and keep in touch.
original and not re-done. It is a fun gun to clean up and do some research on. Just go buy the gun and keep in touch.
I'll give you $400 for it. 
Value is going to depend. I would personally give 5 bills for it in a heartbeat. I would also research the finish on it. Factory nickel would add some value.
Serial number should also be under the ejector, and maybe in the barrel lug as well.
Serial number should also be under the ejector, and maybe in the barrel lug as well.
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Thanks James. If I lived closer to KY, I would drive and buy it. I hope we got thru to Blazer. That gun was hand fitted. Heck buy it and post it here and make a profit.
