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Kinda partly sometimes. My 3 ACP 625s will all fire without clips, as will my chopped 1917. But then I have to poke the cases out of the cylinder with a stick.

I've posted this before, but I like it lots. Shipped 1952

mwpslp, that's one fine handgun you got there, and a great piece of American gunning history! Austin Behlert was one of the best pistol-smiths (IMHO) of all time. I'd prefer one of his to a Jovino, but I'm biased. I used to read about Behlert when I was a kid, and wanted one of his mini Hi...

MX-5, I'd say anything with a model number is fine. Some of the pre-models may not be a good fit for someone new to S&Ws. Other than that, I don't know of any caveats. On a personal note, I won't buy one with the internal lock. But that's just me. Sgt 127, the Model 12 will handle pretty much...

Mike, ya beat me to it! Call first. I don't know if the program has been restarted yet. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/C...5301&sectionId=10504

19-7 K Comp, my favorite 19. A -5 with it's little brother, a 15. These are all the photos I have of 19s right now. I need to get the camera out.

1963 No idea on the value, sorry.

I haven't seen one for sale either, sorry. I've started collecting 625's, so when you figure it out, please drop me a line. I have trade goods too...

I wouldn't restore it. It would loose it's history, and the connection to his GF. And, if times ever get really bad, the collector value would be diminished as well.

Great gun! Here's lots of info on the early Chiefs Special; http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/530103904/m/9721006522/p/1

Here's a 19-7. I think the 28s were more blue than black (like this later process), but I'm no expert. Might be a good idea to call S&W and ask them.

I wouldn't if it were mine. I haven't seen many (any?) unfired 28s. I'm thinking the value in unfired condition would be much greater to a collector, especially given that the 28 was a more utilitarian gun, and that most of them were given a pretty good workout. Value of the 28 has risen a lot...

Here are some Belgian proof marks. They are on a 625 that was shipped to England (go figure). These are on the bottom of the barrel. The Crown L is also on the back of the cylinder and the bottom of the frame, just under the yoke. I'm not sure what the German proofs would look like, but they...

http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/530103904/m/9761024723

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas. 3rd edition (most current) boxes on pages 28-34.

Nice! I think I need one of those.

I don't know about the -2, but I have 2 M38 no dash, and both have 30-60 rounds of +P through them. I won't shoot them a lot with +P, but I have no problem with it now and again. Mine are both blue, so I can't speak to the nickel flaking.

They aren't real high rez, but you might try here; http://www.e-gunparts.com/model.asp?idDept=230

Thanks Buff, that's what I get for posting at midnight. Indeed, the 1982(ish) and earlier .45 Colt guns are pinned, but not recessed.

SteyrAUG, for collectors, the P&R is desirable. For shooters of the .45 Colt, the later guns are built to slightly different spec. I'm not an expert, but from what I know, or think I know, the earlier .45 Colt guns were made to early specs, with .454 (ish) throats in the cylinder (and maybe...