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Got the anxiously awaited letter on this one yesterday. It was described and sold as a pre-Model 60 of all things. My cost delivered was $600.03 to my door. I understand not many PW nickel Terriers have surfaced. Even fewer that were PD shipped. Not sure how this one slipped under the radar at...

This was yesterday's gunshow deal. $250 cash (tag said $300). Older gentleman had a table of 'private collection'. 4 were Smith top breaks. 3 of them were 'shiny' due to aftermarket refinishes. This one is original, with #s matching floral (wild turkey) grips (stocks). Nickel has some staining...

Looks like the values tables on pages 169 and 170 for the K22 Outdoorsman and K22-40 Masterpiece are swapped. Anyone else notice this? PW Masterpieces number just over a thousand produced.

Are 686 six and seven shot cylinders interchangeable? I've read that the 8-shot 627 cylinders are chambered on a different axis than the traditional 627's. Are the 686's standard for both cylinders? Couldn't find any info. I know a swap would most likely require a hand replacement, although I...

Link to closed auction: SMITH & WESSON 10 .38 REVOLVER | Guns & Military Artifacts | Online Auctions | Proxibid I only bid (low) because I have a very similar set on a K22. Ended up getting the .38 Masterpiece for a deal, even after 21% + shipping, I think. I'll probably...

Apparently my price is hard for some to see It's $3,500 Now $3,300. The good: -It's one of about 1,400 Non-Registered Magnums produced circa 1939-40. -It has a very rare checkered King's micrometer rear sight and a King's red insert Patridge front sight. -It's a great shooter. -It has zero...

So I won this one on PB today for $400! I think it slipped under the radar, even though it has a correct description and good pics. The 'bug screw' makes it a 5-screw J frame. Condition looks great. Another one with a bunch of finish loss sold for the same price. SCSW says these features both...

I won't mention the Dr. and it was even another state. My wife had an appt with a very narrow specialist this morning out of town. He walked into the exam room with scrubs, but his Glock 17 was outside his scrub top on purpose. He treats patients with severe pain issues, but keeps zero drugs in...

Added: I found my roster and sent him an email. Mr. Sapienza in his "letters to the factory" article Summer 2022 journal, has a scan on page 11 from the KCPD. I own one of the mentioned RM's heading back for action work in '45 (mine has more than one return date and a final factory refin...

So this one came to me with a Navy Victory Model yesterday. (It's mounted on a scrap barrel for the pics). I've seen several that require you to modify the front sight. Never seen one of these and Google turned up nothing. It's stamped "Metro Ramp Pats Pend". It's specifically made to fit a K...

Here are some new old stock N frame custom target stocks in their original (although shop-worn) boxes. Since the boxes don't list model numbers, they have to be at least circa 1960. 1 set of N frame Herrett's Shooting Stars $80 shipped. I have 6 (now 5) sets of the following Jay Scott N...

I've posted and discussed this NRM Frankengun a few times. I was trying to find info on the rear sight. I've never seen one and have found nothing. I didn't realize how 'scarce' it is. Logic says it would have only been correct for a pre-war RM or NRM. It's stamped King's of course. It's a...

I tried to forward a letter request link to someone. http://www.swhistoricalfoundation.com/ It returns a Bad Request (Invalid Hostname) error.

I have a vintage new unfinished barrel I'd like to have "Smith & Wesson" and the caliber stamped on the sides. It's for a fun one of a kind project, so it doesn't need to be exactly like factory markings. I'd prefer deep stamps on this one. I already checked with Turnbull. He has no interest...

Time to pass on a few of my multi-duplicates. I've hoarded at least a hundred spare pre-war stock sets over the years. I'm hoping to list some that I have a surplus of over the next few months as time allows. These two sets were both correctly restored by me. If you aren't happy, just cover my...

Feel free to ask any questions. Standard forum rules apply. No shipping to states that require more than BATFE regulations. Payment by money order or discrete Paypal friends-family. Checks are fine from SWCA or if we've done business before. Thanks for looking! Model 296TI .44 S&W Special...

I really only need the left side, but probably have to buy a pair. Willing to pay a fair price, but I have examples of nearly every antique, pre-war and vintage grips/stocks in my stash. If you have what I need, I'd love to trade for what you need.

I want your thoughts! (Warning. Pic heavy) I know none of these left the factory with a target rear sight (at least not the first time). Plus this is the later 3-screw sight. The top strap has the original fixed sight groove in the center of the milling for the target sight. The sight doesn't...

So another "just because I wanted one" gun. Pre Model 15 frame. British proofed new .22 barrel intended for the many Victory conversions. Frame contoured to resemble pre war K22. K22-40 rear sight. Gunsmith made front sight. I'll probably rust blue it once I fine tune everything. It...

At the bottom is a link to my original post from this past December. Long story short I scored what turned out to be a non-RM frame and cylinder with a Model 28 barrel in order to get the nice Coke stocks it was wearing. I had my gunsmith fit a 6" Model 27 barrel to it and mill it to accept a...