second model he question

[ralph7]

my factory letter makes no mention of the original finish of my 2nd model he .44 special. the hammer and trigger are color cased and there is this small n on the right side under the grip panel.
i know the newer ones had a larger n stamped for an original nickel finish.
does this smaller n mean the same thing?

[dacoontz]

Originally Posted by ralph7

my factory letter makes no mention of the original finish of my 2nd model he .44 special. the hammer and trigger are color cased and there is this small n on the right side under the grip panel.
i know the newer ones had a larger n stamped for an original nickel finish.
does this smaller n mean the same thing?

Does the letter make any reference regarding the original finish like that the info wasn't available or something along those lines? It seems unusual for that info to not be included.

Is there an "N" anywhere else on the gun?

[ralph7]

the letter only stated that the guns came in nickel and blue and all the barrel lengths that were offered.
it never said which mine was, pretty useless, huh?

don't see another n on the gun.

[deadin]

What does it say in the last paragraph? (Usually starts with "We have researched your gun........")

[ralph7]

wish my scanner/copier worked!

"we have researched your smith and wesson .44 hand ejector second model revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, w/serial number 19958, was shipped from our factory on feb 8, 1923 and delivered to the folsom hardware & arms co., located in ny, one of the distributors at that time."

"we hope that the information furnished will be helpful as well as of interest to you."

and that is it.
never a peep as to original barrel length or finish.

[Muley Gil]

Originally Posted by ralph7

wish my scanner/copier worked!

"we have researched your smith and wesson .44 hand ejector second model revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, w/serial number 19958, was shipped from our factory on feb 8, 1923 and delivered to the folsom hardware & arms co., located in ny, one of the distributors at that time."

"we hope that the information furnished will be helpful as well as of interest to you."

and that is it.
never a peep as to original barrel length or finish.

Is your letter fairly recent? You can call the historian, Mr Jinks, during the week and ask him about it. It is possible that there was no further information available when he did your letter, due to a clerk's error back in '23.

[ralph7]

Originally Posted by Muley Gil

Is your letter fairly recent? You can call the historian, Mr Jinks, during the week and ask him about it. It is possible that there was no further information available when he did your letter, due to a clerk's error back in '23.

the letter is from 1986.
i would surely call mr. Jinks, as he is the one that signed my letter.
do you have a current phone number?
thanks!

[Muley Gil]

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