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Here is the barrel. There is not a diamond after the barrel, just the "P" proof. The left grip only has "3.51."

The rework date is March 1951. It does have a matching number on the barrel, but I was not sure if they would stamp a number to match when they installed a new barrel. Also, the barrel is in fine condition and has not been tampered with, yet it lacks any markings.

Keep in mind that .455 triple locks were primarily a British WWI issued pistol and they can have substantial value beyond that of a normal triple lock. They will be found, more often than not, with British unit markings to include machine gun and air corps units.

I recently picked up this .38 M&P with a 2 inch barrel. Nickel plated the serial number is in the 1928 range. However, the left side of the frame logo, if understand rightly, ended around 1922. The pistol is tight and has matching numbers. The barrel nickel does not have the same hue of...

Sorry did not mean to imply that I had the Remington derringer, it was to show that the casing was a style used by the retailer during the period. No letter yet, just got it. I do have a factory engraved Remington derringer, but not anywhere as nice. Here is mine.

I recently picked up this rare early Heiser double buscadero rig for a two .38 S&W M&Ps. The holsters are of the Heiser double loop pattern. Probably from around 1930. It fits my matching pair of gold plated and engraved .38 M&Ps shown with the rig.

I recently acquired this rare cased S&W .32 Safety Hammerless that came from the family it originated with. The gun is blued with a 3" barrel and has after market mother of pearl grips. The grips were likely added by the retailer as was the case. The case is marked in gold, "J.B Crook & Co...

I have decided to sell my true 4" .38 M&P Target Model. The gun is good condition with a thin probable re-blue finish with brush marks on the frame and some cosmetic dings on the cylinder. The grips are un-numbered. The gun dates from around 1917. Since this is before the hardened cylinders...

Top of my gun

Other side of my gun

Bill Tighman's M&P

This is an engraved M&P that I've had for awhile. It always reminded me of marshal Bill Tilghman's because of the engraving. Bill's, of course, is a .44 whereas mine is a .38. No closet queen, it still can do the job. While Bill's is stocked with ivories, mine has period smooth bone...

Actually, the 3 line barrel address on a 4 inch barrel extends 3/4 of the way into the front sight and could not be placed on top.

I have been doing this for about 50 years. If no one paid more than the "book" price for a firearm, than I would still be buying my guns for the 1967 book prices. I have found I might worry I paid too much for a gun and others may have told me that at the time. Only to have someone five years...

The grip insert is a crown.

New barrel, sleeved cylinder. I think I need to start shooting more of my guns...never shot it...

Top of pistol.

Other side of pistol.

This is my excellent condition M&P Victory model that has been converted to a .22 target pistol in Great Britain. The conversion features adjustable sights and a new 6 1/2 inch barrel. Possibly converted by Parker Hale, it is unmarked by the maker.

As far as serial numbers go, I guess the real question is how did they decide which was a US gun and which was a British gun? I can't imagine it was random since they were different configurations. My experience with Colts is that guns were done in batches. In addition, there must have been...