A couple of weeks ago I was whiling away a Sunday evening in front of the TV and waded through the GB listings expiring that night. Some fun to watch what others are finding even though I don't often buy there. Oops, what's that, looks like an old 44. Not much time left to bid, seller says 60% finish, "a good coverage of light scratches, some corrosion, some nicks and mild operation wear." With poorly fitting stags which someone has decided would be better with finger grooves. Said frame and cylinder SNs match, said nothing about an SN barrel stamp; supposedly no other stamps except assembly numbers and inspectors.
No time to ask questions but the finish doesn't look that bad to me and I'd really like to have another W&K and this one is fairly early at 28757.
So, picked it up this week. All numbers match including the barrel. Clearly original nickel finish, no modifications other than the grips, bright shiny bore. Most of the promised scratches are there but for a 97 years young S&W, which Dr. Jinks says shipped 97 years ago this month, I'm pretty happy with it. Even put a few rounds through it and it functions just fine. Didn't shoot it on paper for accuracy but it hit steel every time, which is saying something given my rusty handgun skills.
Here are a few pictures, the first being the sellers GB photo.
Feel free to enhance this thread with pictures of your W&K revolvers and the stories as to how you found them too.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Then wearing the style stocks with which it would have shipped.
And dressed up in the type of stocks with which it might have left W&K.
And with its 4 inch a little younger kin.
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