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Here are some shots of a S & W M & P Target Serial No 602923 in .38 Special you may mind of interest. The Monogram on the RHS is of Daniel Lance Archer a member of one of the prominent grazing families in Tasmania whose families were pioneers in that state. Serial number dates it to 1932

If I have done this correctly I have attached a photo of Model 29 Serial number N7032## in 44 Magnum which has had the rear part of the trigger guard removed. I know that some guns have had the front part of the trigger guard removed to improve access to the trigger but I am unable to fathom...

Recently acquired M & P with adjustable sights but are they factory or a later addition? If I have done it right there are some pics attached.The trigger is grooved and the hammer hatched The grips are clearly later. Any help welcome

I have recently acquired an engraved Model 19 made in 1980 which came with the original box. The label on the box seems to indicate that the engraving is level C coverage but the gun has more than the 25% coverage I would have expected if this were the case. The box does have addition markings...

I usually find myself in the 1961 to 1980 forum but have just now acquired an Engraved Model 14 from 1958. The additional engraving on the sideplate shows that it was presented to Peter Garrett the winner of the 1958 Australian Nationals in the 25 metre centrefire (what you guys call "Bullsye...

if I have done it right I am including a photo of a Model 52-2 being offered for sale here in Oz. It is a nickel gun and as you will see has a differently shaped trigger guard to what would be expected but I am assured it is stamped Model 52-2. It could of course have been altered. What...

Can anyone tell me the rate of twist in a 4" barrel on a model 31-1 or recommend a light target load? Thanks in advance

I have three Model 17s. The two older ones have similar height front sights and in my hands shoot high whilst the later one has a higher front sight and shoots OK. Does anyone know whether this model supplied with a different height front sight over time or on request? Any help appreciated

I have a friend who has a custom revolver made from bits and pieces of different makes including a rear sight from a S & W K frame. His problem is that it shoots low and the front sight cannot be lowered further. Is a longer rear sight adjustment screw available and if not does anyone know what...

If I have done it right here are some photos of Model 17-3 serial no 1K17837 (which dates from 1970) and its grips. You will see that that the right grip has a mirror image of the extractor relief of the left grip. Is there any possibility that this is correct? I believe the original owner had...

Greetings all, I have been told that at one time S & W offered an "optional high polish" on revolvers and I was hoping someone might be able to tell me whether or not this is true and if so during what period this option was available. Some revolvers I have seen do seem to...

I have been offered what is described as a Model 27 (I haven't seen it yet) Serial No S147746 in .38 Special . Leaving aside the fact that the serial number would suggest that it is a pre Model 27 I thought that model was only made in .357 magnum. Any help would be welcome.

Greetings all, I would like to know whether the front sight on a Model 15-3 serial number K766XXX is fixed by being pinned into the ramp in the same way as a a Model 14 front sight is or whether it is it an integral part of the ramp and cannot therefore be easily changed

I am more familiar with revolvers. Can anyone tell me whether the Model 1500 was ever made in the USA before being made in Japan by Howa and if so what serial number recorded the change?

Greetings all from down under, Can anyone advise me of thr rate of twist of the rifling in the following revolvers:- Model 14 Ser No K933702 Model 16 Ser No BEZ7872 Model 19 Ser No K903332 Pre Model 27 Ser No S84176 Model 27 Ser No S282870 Thanks in advance

I have been fortunate enough to acquire Model 16-4 serial number BEZ 7872 in almost mint condition as there are very few over here in Oz. It is of course the one with the underlug in .32 H&R Magnum. I intend it to use it for what you guys call "bullseye" shooting so I am looking for some...

Wsa not successful last time Hope this works

For no particular reason other than I thought it might be of interest here are photos of a Pre-model 27 serial number S841176 ( made 1951) with a 61/2 ' barrel which I was lucky enough to pick up at a reasonable price in a recent Melbourne auction. Not good at this hope the photos appear

I notice that members have the habit of substituting Xs for the last two or three serial numbers of the guns they own. I can understand that for security reasons thay may not wish the world to know what guns they have, but they have already done that by posting the details so what benefit is...

I have recently come across an unfired Model 36 serial number J360036 with a 4" barrel that appears to be original. Is this possible?