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There is one way to tell for certain. Look at the screw in the rear sight leaf. If it is directly above the barrel/cylinder gap, the revolver is a 48-2. If that screw is offset from the gap, it is a -3.
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There are many posts about incorrect (or lack of) dash numbers on Model 48's. Much speculation about why the 48 seems to lead the league in this category. I have a 4" that should be a dash 3 but is labeled as a no dash. Another S&W mystery.
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I have 5 M48's. 4 are no dash and one is a dash 3. One of the no dash is a late 1961 model. I would think this would have been a dash 1 or dash 2.
I don't know why I have 5. I have never shot any one of them. Big Larry
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One of the no dash is a late 1961 model. I would think this would have been a dash 1 or dash 2.
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Which way do the ejector rod threads turn to tighten, Larry - left or right?... ...Ben
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Is this offset enough to be a dash three?
Thanks! Hugh
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Which way do the ejector rod threads turn to tighten, Larry - left or right?... ...Ben
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It's a 4 screw. No groove in the ejector rod. Big Larry
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It's a 4 screw. No groove in the ejector rod. Big Larry
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Definitely a no dash then, no matter when it shipped... ...Ben
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Here is my Model 48-2 with 3-Ts.
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First, no picture yet posted shows the fourth screw so we cannot be certain it is a four screw frame.
Second, I blew up the two photos of the complete revolver in post #1. I believe you can see the flat space (groove) in the knurled portion of the extractor rod. That indicates left hand threads.
Finally, in post #6, the sight leaf screw is above the barrel extension, not above the barrel/cylinder gap. That change came with the -3 variation. This would be consistent with the serial number from 1974.
These three factors taken together lead me to believe it is a Model 48-3, regardless of the stamp in the yoke cut. That, of course, depends on my being correct about it having a three screw frame and left hand threads on the extractor rod.
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Would you please post photos of the front of the trigger guard and a closeup of the knurled portion of the extractor rod? Those photos would clinch the model dispute.
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It is a three screw frame. I am at work. I will post the pictures you requested when I get home. Thank you for your knowledgeable response and patience.
Hugh
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I think this is everything you requested. I am convinced it is a dash three. I appreciate your help. Thank you very much!
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Yep. A Model 48-3.
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