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Ladysmith Revolver
Hello S&Wers -
I have in hand a Ladysmith hand-ejector revolver. It is 95% finish in nickel, with MOP grips. It has the cylinder lock under the barrel, which according to what I have been able to determine, identifies it as a second model, circa 1906. It is generally reported that this type began at serial number 4576, but this gun is numbered 2XXX.
Does anyone among you understand this ambiguity?
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11-09-2014, 06:50 PM
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Where are you reading the serial number from??
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Both the 2nd and 3rd model Ladysmiths had the cylinder release at the forward ejector rod.
This is a handy post for ID and stamping information...apologies if you know all this already  :
To IDENTIFY your Gun >
Hope this is helpful.
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11-09-2014, 11:24 PM
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Quote:
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Where are you reading the serial number from??
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I read the serial number from the base of the grip. It also appears on the cylinder.
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11-09-2014, 11:46 PM
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My face is red. Went and looked again. The serial number is quite small, and when viewed upside down, the "3" with a flat top looked like a 2. The second number is a "9", which looked like a "6", and the confusion continued from there. The last number looked like a "6", so the actual serial number begins with a "9", which is consistent with published info on this model. Sorry for the false alarm, but thanks for the responses. May have to upgrade my reading glasses!
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All is well in the world of S&W again....  
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I think you should post a picture of this fine revolver
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I have some original early wood grips for your LadySmith.
If interested, email me and we can work something out.
Tom
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Original grips for this round butt 2nd model Ladysmith would be hard rubber, pearl or ivory. No original round butt wood grips. Wood grips for a Ladysmith are only found on the third model square butt. Having said that, a .32 Double Action has the same grip frame as the Model M Ladysmith, and I have seen rosewood grips on .32DAs that I believe were factory, so a pair of those would fit a 1st or 2nd model Ladysmith, but are not correct. Ed.
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