Mark on yoke of M65

Alphonso · #1 08-09-2009, 08:38 AM

I have a stainless M65-5. I believe it is a police trade in.

Right over the model number a capital "U" is stamped. Does anybody know what the "U" means?

VM · #2 08-09-2009, 09:50 AM

IMO, it doesn't mean anything. Just a unique inspector or assembly stamp.
There have been posts in the past where someone found a heart shaped stamp in the same area

BDX0848 · #3 08-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Was told by a retired S&W employee that the "U" mark means that at somepoint in time the firearm had been sent back to smith to be refurbished and than resold as used.

S&W-Keeper · #4 08-10-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDX0848

Was told by a retired S&W employee that the "U" mark means that at somepoint in time the firearm had been sent back to smith to be refurbished and than resold as used.

I have one of the 65-5's and was told the same thing. Mine was in mint condition. I really like the round butt.

Smee78 · #5 08-11-2009, 10:49 AM

I like round butts to.

deanodog · #6 08-12-2009, 08:50 AM

I have a model 65 that was a police trade-in and it also has the U stamped on it. It is in excellent condition and locks up tight as new.

Alphonso · #7 08-12-2009, 12:04 PM

Thanks for all the info gents...