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1911s

Pics of my auto loaders

Four inch model 625-4

Model 27-2 Clements conversion (44 spl)

13-3

29-2

Four inch Model 29-2

Model 13-3 with 3" bbl

Bobbed three inch Model 13-3 with Ahrends

Five inch Model 10-5 with K targets

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Model 27-2 converted by David Clements to .44 Spl

First, Second, Third and Fourth model Hand Ejectors

revolvers

So, is the ejector rod shrouded or exposed? (covered or as in the picture above exposed?)

Pardon my ignorance, but I understood that the first number (6) indicated stainless finish, while first number 4 or 5 (eg., 459, 4006, 5906, etc.) indicated a blued finish throughout this series. Of course, there are always exceptions …

I also have a 4” 29-3 with similar hard chrome finish. Mine also has a very dull plastic front sight insert, as if it wasn’t removed before the application.

I have a 1937 Brazilian contract 1917 marked with small S&W logo on left side, re-importer stamp "IA CO SAC CA", lanyard ring, flat top strap, and square notch rear sight (Serial 203,xxx). I recall reading years ago here on the forum that heat treatment improved in the early twenties (over what...

I can second H Richard's reply. I had Cylinder & Slide shorten an extra barrel on a 1917 that had been mishandled by two earlier 'smiths'. They did an excellent job.

Look like Rosewood to me. Did the use of Goncalo Alves post date cokes? (I should probably know this, but its been a minute)