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Fewer of the 4" made than any other barrel length, ergo "rarist", ergo, most desireable, ergo "highest priced". Bought one, nickel, 99%, in Tulsa at the spring show for $875 butt naked. Found one in blue in the display case, 98%, this fall, but asking price was $1100. Didn't keep his info...

Anybody know for sure if any 4" barrelled Silhouette guns were produced? There is a product code for it but I've never actually seen one with the 4 position front sight. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

A very nice 60-1 came to a gun show near me last week end. Has Target rear sight and tall ramp front sight. SN ALU33xx. Since there were 660 made in 1986 for Ashland, I assume everybody has at least 1, but after 10 years, I finally have mine.Too bad no box or papers, but at least I have the gun.

In AZ, Pre 40 SN26xx came my way in 2010 for $650 in the red box. SN 83xx in 2010 for $550 sans box. Paid $400 for Pre 10 snubby last year. All are 98%. Hope this is of some help.

Both my Pre 16 and 16 no dash have the serial number stamped on the right grip. They are both Magna style grips. This is a great find as the Pre 16 is not an easy gun to find. Hope you enjoy it.

My 'o my. Why are there no buyers like this when I want to sell? Nice package but WAY over priced!

For those going to the Boise show, I'll have a display of "The First 100 Years of I/J Frames" with examples of all various Models including those with all numeric serial numbers, the newer ones with single alpha numbers and the latest with 3 alpha-4 numeric numbers. Hope to see you there.

I've repaired a number of S&W boxes and I use white Elmers glue which seems to work well and lasts a long time. Not so sure that super glue would work as well. If you use the white glue, make sure to wipe off excess after you press the two parts together. Good Luck

I agree with David. I paid $425 for a 98%er 4" in 2004. Boxes are hard to find. None of mine are original boxes. If you don't want to get it, I'll take it. Good find!

John: Thanks for the heads up. These type advisories are really healpful for collectors across the country. L Slaten

Terry: Very nice I-Frames! Great pics too. Thanks for sharing. If you ever find a need to allow someone else to be their care taker, I volunteer! L Slaten

U.S. Postal guns I have in my collection an I frame .38 Terrier that letters ".38 Pre-Model 32, U.S. Post Office Contract". Letter continues, "Serial Number 59603, was shipped from our factory on February 12, 1951, and delivered to the United States Post Office, Washington, DC. Blued 2" barrel...

Gotta ask the pregnant question - What is the "standard" price for a 98% Perfected? Any premium for nickel or blue? SC of S&W says $1100.

Nice looking gun!! Do the grips match? Thats the earliest .32H.E. with wood grips I have seen. If you don't want the responsibility of of maintaining it for the next N years, I volunteer!

Linda: Most of the early ones I have seen still retain their alloy cylinders. I've had 1/2 doz of these over the last 20 years and they all had slightly deminished finishes, but retained the original cylinders. I wonder how many were actually returned to the factory.

Don't know if any additional info is necessary, but SN 2638 came with smooth, high horn grips, ribbed trigger, dull or flat blue finish, and flat latch. SN is stamped on the butt, barrel flat, rear of cylinder, right grip. Box is red with blue and white end label marked "Centennial", Blued...

I finally located a pre M35 a couple of months ago. Great gun! Haven't had mine to the range yet but have great expectations. If it shoots like the M35-1, it will be great. Congrats on a great find.

A Model 18-1 is going to go for a lot more than $700 in the condition you have indicated. Very hard to find. The -2 and -3 are much more common and $ 700 is about right. Good luck on the hunt, that's what makes it fun!

Congratulations on the M58 acquisition. Do the grips number to the gun? Most of the ones I have seen with correct grips are the PC style. Good pricew on the M36 too.

5" K22 Not sure I would have popped $750 for it either. Not without the letter. What gun show were you at in SW New Mexico? Didn't know they had shows in that area. :-) Maybe Tombstone?