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I posted a this question a couple of days ago on a local gun forum and was nicely told I didn't have what I have. My question was how common were round butts on earlier 686? I have a 686 no dash with a 4" barrel and a round butt. S/n in the yoke matches the s/n on the butt. Begins with...

I have a couple of pairs of grips I need to clean the checkering up on. What is the best tool you have found for the purpose? I have a Dem-Bart checkering kit but the spacing doesn't seem right.

After a long search I found a nice 63 at a pawn shop a few weeks ago. I believe it dates to roughly 1969. Finally got a chance to get out and shoot it this last week and loved the way it shot except for very sticky extraction. Really had to push hard. Would not move until it gave way all...

Was the finish on pre-18 k22s different than pre-17s? Not too long ago I got a BASKET CASE 1955 vintage pre-18 for a song. So bad that any collector value is long gone so I am thinking of refinishing it and would like to get as close as possible to the original. I have seen conversations...

I just saw an ad for a model 57 but clearly shown in a pic i have seen, it has fixed service style sights....like a 58. Is it possible that a 57 had fixed sights? I will be able to look at it tomorrow but would like to go into the negotiation with as much knowledge as possible.

Forgive my ignorance but did the company ever make a concealed hammer k frame?

I have not been able to locate grips for my 65-3. I want regular magna shape but in black ebony or buffalo horn to go with the polished t-grip. Tried Eagle and Ahrends and Hogue...no luck. Found a few in the right material but not in the magna format. Have seen plenty for the...

Can anyone confirm a 1955 date for a pre-18 k22 combat s/n k247***? Thanks in advance.

Just picked up the above pretty cheap. It's very rough but mechanically sound. Sorry, no pic yet. I will be looking for the right stocks to replace the worn out originals and it needs refinishing. Anybody know ROUGHLY what S&W will charge for a polish and reblue? Yes, it's that rough. Will...

have originally been on a 4" 657 no dash?

I recently purchased a 3" 65-3 for a fair price. Maybe a bit on the high side of fair but I wanted a stainless 3" in the worst way. That is hard on the wallet. Oh well. Anyway..... The revolver has seen a good deal use but does not appear damaged or mis-handled. Sideplate is pristine...

Anybody know what the most common barrel length was in the 657 no dash?

Am looking at a 65-3. Condition looks good in pics but have not held it. Factory stocks. Oh, did I mention 3"? Any value input would be appreciated.

Tell me about the model 63 and why I should get one. Know where one in great shape sits in a shop for 5 bills.

Finally got to shoot a 648 I just bought couple of weeks ago. Group sizes were decent for my bad eyesight but one out of every cylinder full would not light off. Seems to be light strikes....very light dents in the rim. Not limited to one chamber....random among all 6. I did not break it...

Just acquired a very nice 648. Would love to know it's age if any one can help. S/N is BPB45**. Super tight. Appears to have been shot little. The da pull is very heavy compared to my other Smiths. The the sa pull is light and crisp but with a lot of over travel. Will post a pic as soon as...

Just picked up a nice 648 no dash but the original grips were gone. Did the originally come with the finger groove combat grips?

Looking for a 23" 7-30 Waters Contender barrel. Blue prefered over SS.

I am not very familiar with Smith autos. I have a 4506 now and think it is great but it is big. I seem to remember another Smith 45 auto that was very similar except it had a shorter barrel, bobbed hammer, no finger hook on the trigger guard and I THINK it had a shorter grip/mag. Is my...

Is there consise place to get time line for all the "dashes" on the 586/686?