S&W 357 Magnum SS 6 Shot

[awsum2k]

I just acquired the above with fixed sights and am looking for more information. Serial # AAK14XX.
Frame is marked Mod 681. All SS including the trigger. I notice that not all SS Models have the SS trigger.

Shipping date and any other information would be appreciated.

Thanks

[qballwill]

Your looking at late 1982. The trigger and hammer are not stainless, they are flash chromed. Most hammers and triggers are case hardened.

[Kernel Crittenden]

Model 681 Distinguished Service Magnum Stainless, .357 Magnum.

Fixed sight L-frame, standard catalog item from 1980 to 1992. Initially as a 4" & 6" square butt, wood Target Stocks, and flashed chromed trigger & hammer. A total of 53,182 made 1981 to 1992. Info from SCSW and other sources.

-n 1980, Production begins on limited basis with s/n AAA prefix (-n: "no dash").
. . 1981, Standard production begins with AAE3887.
. . 1981, April, From s/n AAB9378 to AAL1304 a quantity of 1,927 made.
-1 1986, Radius stud package, floating hand.
. . 1987, “M” stamp on frame signifies recall to modify firing pin bushing, applies -n & -1 only.
-2 1987, Change hammer nose, firing pin bushing & associated parts.
. . 1987, Transition to Hogue synthetic grips.
-3 1988, New yoke retention system.
. . 1989, April, .38 Special only, Magna Stocks, special order of 465 made for ConRail Police.
. . 1992, Production of standard product put on hiatus.
-4 1996, 7-shot Quad Port. Small run for Lew Horton by Performance Center.
-5 2001, 7-shot Quad Port for Camfour by PC. New style frame, frame mounted firing pin, MIM trigger & hammer.

[awsum2k]

Originally Posted by qballwill

Your looking at late 1982. The trigger and hammer are not stainless, they are flash chromed. Most hammers and triggers are case hardened.

Thanks for the quick response.

[awsum2k]

Originally Posted by Kernel Crittenden

Model 681 Distinguished Service Magnum Stainless, .357 Magnum.

Fixed sight L-frame, standard catalog item from 1980 to 1992. Initially as a 4" & 6" square butt, wood Target Stocks, and flashed chromed trigger & hammer. A total of 53,182 made 1981 to 1992. Info from SCSW and other sources.

-n 1980, Production begins on limited basis with s/n AAA prefix (-n: "no dash").
. . 1981, Standard production begins with AAE3887.
. . 1981, April, From s/n AAB9378 to AAL1304 a quantity of 1,927 made.
-1 1986, Radius stud package, floating hand.
. . 1987, “M” stamp on frame signifies recall to modify firing pin bushing, applies -n & -1 only.
-2 1987, Change hammer nose, firing pin bushing & associated parts.
. . 1987, Transition to Hogue synthetic grips.
-3 1988, New yoke retention system.
. . 1989, April, .38 Special only, Magna Stocks, special order of 465 made for ConRail Police.
. . 1992, Production of standard product put on hiatus.
-4 1996, 7-shot Quad Port. Small run for Lew Horton by Performance Center.
-5 2001, 7-shot Quad Port for Camfour by PC. New style frame, frame mounted firing pin, MIM trigger & hammer.

Thanks for all of the information that you provided. The grips have been replaced from the wood ones, but not sure which grips I have. I am still checking to see what I can find out. Was this a police issue or general purpose fire arm? Thanks

[theoneff]

Is it a 4 or 6". One of the guns I would like to have and dont. Do you have a picture of it. How did you come about owning it. There was a recall for a "maybe problem". Does it have the M stamp by the serial number. I just sold a 586 no dash with no M mark. Not to worry... just so you know. Lot of info on this sight regarding the M fix. Is there any other marking on it. Cheers Theo