Model 48 no dash, educate me please

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Currently have some cash burring a hole in my pocket, Im looking at a Model 48- 22 MRF 6", serial number in the 406xxx range. From my beginner knowledge it looks to have been made in 1959-1960. I have been doing some research and it sounds like they are fine revolvers, you just have to keep them clean and they are loud! Is there any nuances to this fine revolver I should know about?

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Does anyone know if these are the original stocks?
 
Probably not original stocks. I have a 1959 a 1960, and a 1961. All came with numbered magna stocks. I did change the 1960 to full target as it lettered as a 6" K38. S&W recording error. My 1959 is a 6". A gentleman was walking the Reno show with it. Paid $625 for it. Minty, in its numbered box. Big Larry
 
Last year I sold a well used but well cared for 8 3/8" 48 for $1150. That thing was amazingly accurate. I still have another 8 3/8" w/extra 22LR, a 6" and 4". $1200 is about right for a nice one around here. They have brought more. The 4" guns get a little more attention but I think the 6" is just about right. Have fun shooting your 6". It is probably very accurate.
 
^^ it’s not mine yet, hopefully though. This would be a “4 screw” correct? There is a screw in front of trigger guard. Thanks
 
They are nice revolvers, quite accurate and will deafen you pretty quickly unless you’re using excellent hearing protection. The problem is that they don’t do anything better than a 22lr in a handgun.

In a rifle, 22mag offers a slight range advantage over 22lr. In a handgun, the only practical benefit of 22 magnum over 22lr is much more noise and much more expensive ammunition.

You’ll get much more practical use from a 22lr revolver such as a M14 or M17. Probably less expensive too.

Don’t discount the noise of this cartridge in a revolver: it is truly disqualifying.
 
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OP- if it is truly a 48 no dash (there are lots of mis-marked 48's) then the ejector rod will have right-handed threads making is more sucseptable to coming loose. No big deal really, just check it often and maybe use a little loctite or something on it.
 
These are called “Cokes” correct? What’s the difference? Thanks
 

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Cokes have checkering that covers more surface area and a noticeable "palm swell" when viewed from the back-strap looking forward. Early cokes do not have the "football" relief cut in the left panel.
 
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Jocko-44 said:
These are called “Cokes” correct? What’s the difference? Thanks
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"Cokes" are only found on N frames and only on early 44 Magnums and M57s. . . .as far as I know. The correct stocks for the M48 would be either magnas with diamonds or "football" relief diamond targets.

Here's my 6 inch -4 with smooth targets with which I'm pretty sure it did not ship from the factory.

And my favorite 48, a 4 inch no dash.

You'll enjoy that one if you get it. $1200 seems a little higher than I'd expect to see where I shop but probably not much. Good luck.

Jeff
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