firemanhank
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Owen58,
You said it yourself. The barrel, ejector star and grips are from the same revolver. The rest of the revolver is speculation.
It may have escaped the military demilling process only to be, unfortunately, demilled in a different way by the owner.
The backstrap grinding might be acceptable by some, but the butt serial number removal is a huge no-no and most people will stay away from it.
I am no expert on these revolvers but I have a few and keep track of them when they pop up. There is a feel to these revolvers that is unmistakeable. I have not seen this particular revolver and obviously have not held it. I have only seen your pics. With that being said, I think it probably is a real aircrewman whose value lies as an heirloom between family.
I feel vested in this discussion and feel I have to advise you not to sell it due to the serial number issue. These guns can not be shot safely.
Its up to the owner to pursue a serial number change.
Hope this helps.
Hank
You said it yourself. The barrel, ejector star and grips are from the same revolver. The rest of the revolver is speculation.
It may have escaped the military demilling process only to be, unfortunately, demilled in a different way by the owner.
The backstrap grinding might be acceptable by some, but the butt serial number removal is a huge no-no and most people will stay away from it.
I am no expert on these revolvers but I have a few and keep track of them when they pop up. There is a feel to these revolvers that is unmistakeable. I have not seen this particular revolver and obviously have not held it. I have only seen your pics. With that being said, I think it probably is a real aircrewman whose value lies as an heirloom between family.
I feel vested in this discussion and feel I have to advise you not to sell it due to the serial number issue. These guns can not be shot safely.
Its up to the owner to pursue a serial number change.
Hope this helps.
Hank
