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So thoughts on value of full package? Still think 400-450? Thanks!

More pics sent More pics sent

Here are more pics he sent. Let me know if this helps with determining more info or value. Thank you!

He sent me another pick - barrel says “S&W 38 Special CTG”

Thank you Jack, always appreciate your input! Any thoughts on fair value?

Yes, he said it is a 38 special

Owner thinks it’s a pre 10 but I’m not sure. Recently bought one that ended up being a pre-victory and not worth much so I am trying to determine what this is

Someone is selling this and I am trying to determine model and value? Serial is 283xxx. Thoughts?

Thank you colt_saa!! Great input, pics and detail! Very much appreciated and helpful!!

Thanks. Let me clarify. I have been shooting for 40+ years but just recently getting deep into the S&W revolver world and starting my collecting. Currently shoot S&W revolvers from 38, 357, 45, 44 and 500 Magnum (which I won't put wood grips on, lol). I have large hands and have shot large...

Well, I am not sure. LOL. I like some of the exotic hardwoods but part of me wonders if I need to find some that are actually from S&W. Later on, if I decided to sell the firearms (which likely won't ever happen), would it matter if they were real S&W's or after-market?

I am sure there will be a few opinions on this and I am still fairly new to the revolver world, but I like the looks of the wood grips better than the black rubber style grips, and I have a few models that I would like to pick up some nice-looking S&W grips for. Certain manufacturer, certain...

So serial prefix AAC is 1981 shipping? Anyway to determine manufacturing date? If it’s true the the logo was on the right for only the first year production then I guess mine could have been made in 1980 but shipped in 1981? Wish there was a way to confirm these dates

Well, the logo is on the right side of mine but the serial (AAC prefix) indicates it is a 1981, not a first year 1980. S&W also told me it is a 1981. Thoughts?

Exactly my thoughts! This is why I wasn’t sure I wanted to send it back. Great points!

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! Definitely not my carry gun and it will be in the safe next to the other revolvers, so it will be rarely taken out and shot. Picked it up since it is a bit hard to find and it’s super clean, so I thought it would be a good one to add to my long-term...

I will need to consider sending mine in as well. Just not sure I want to yet

Thank you Alan, I appreciate it. I am very happy with it and can't wait to shoot it some!

Well, I went ahead and pulled the trigger (no pun intended). Very clean and made in 1981ish. Lol! And it looks like there was a recall on these in 1987, not sure why, but S&W told me it should be marked with a "M" above the model number if the recall work was done. This one does NOT have the...

thanks for the thoughts. I am not sure if it is a first year model now. The owner said S&W said it was, but I agree that AAA is 1980 and AAC appears to be 1981 - 1982. I will go look at it in a while and see for myself and then make the decision. Thanks again!