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The revolver came from an estate and was on consignment, so there is little information about it. I agree it probably came from a small maker. It has an open toe. The estate includes a few SAAs. That might support a SASS tie in...

Photos as promised. I would still like more info on the holster maker. Thanks in advance.

It's a no dash and dates to '75. I am happy with Magna's for now, although I'd like to have a better set. I'll post some more photos tonight.

I don't think the holster is stamped other than the markers mark, but I will check later. The real negative to the holster is that it is for a left handed carrier, which I am not , so, it might become available at some point. For now, it looks good in photos. ☺️ The 66 is nice. It's not the...

I picked up a snub-nosed model 66 last week and it came with a pretty nice holster. It is stamped with what I think says, "Maker Joe Pete". Does anyone know anything about this maker. I haven't been able to find any info about him. This is the only photo I currently have of the holster. I can...

TeamPB, I added the same Colt Commander back in September, but I only listed my S&W additions here. They're great guns.

Bob, The "scratched up" Chief's Special isn't completely off my radar, but like I said, my gun fund is has been spent. If it sits a bit, I might circle back around on it. I also have a couple more J's on my radar, but the seller is high on them, so I letting them sit for now. (One is a nickel...

As the year winds down and my gun fund is spent, I find myself reflecting on a pretty good year. The below photos demonstrate my net S&W haul for the year. By some standards, it may be a modest haul, but for me it was a very exciting year. Unfortunately, not all of these belong in this...

Is it this one by chance? I came across it on a classified listing but I assumed it was a scam and it is not nearby. A serial number is somewhat readable on the back of the cylinder in the last photo.

My nickel 586 is no longer jealous.

I found these M stamps under the stocks. I doubt the factory would have installed a case hardened target trigger in it, but I have heard these stamps are sometime used to indicate the revolver has been modified. Am I reading too much into it?

Duly noted, Colt. That is a beautiful 649. I apologize for the poor photo. I have tried to improve it, but didn't have much luck. From the letter that is with the model 36 in question, I know it was shipped to John Jovino, but the letter doesn't say anything about it being factoring engraved...

Great info, Bob. How did I know you would chime in on this one? This one has lost it's box, etc along with the original stocks. I know that detracts for some collectors, but it's still a great example. Below is a photo of another chief special with the same engraving pattern. The example in...

I came across a 66nd snubby, did my usual inspection on it and bought it. Now I've realized the trigger has probably been swapped because it is a case harden target trigger. My question is, is this a big deal if I want to get it swapped back to its original format? I really don't mind having a...

This Chiefs Special showed up in a local shop. The factory letter shows it was shipped to John Jovino, but doesn't say it was factory engraved. I hate "what's it worth" threads, but comparables are few, so what do you think?

Thanks for the input. The seller came back to me saying his brother thinks they are Ks and he wanted to verify before he ships them. I told him I thought they were too and how he could check based on the feed back here. :) Through that process he determined they are Ks.

My nickel 586 is jealous of it's stubby cousin.:D

Thanks, but I don't have them in hand. If I can get them I'll be able to use them either way, but I kinda hope they're K frame stocks.

I'm talking to a guy about getting these square butt combats. He says they fit an N frame, but based on the spacing on either side of the washers, I think they are for a K/L frame. What say you?

The Standard Catalog of S&W 4th edition was published in 2016 and only lists serial number through 2015. Their lists ends with CZX. I suspect your gun shipped in 2016 or 2017. I found my 617-1 in Raleigh a couple years ago and I love it. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours.