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    .45 GAP with Moon/Half Moon Clips

    Oddly enough, the easiest centerfire handgun ammunition to locate these days was the rarest 8 months ago. I read of a guy who successfully fired some 2000 rounds of .45 GAP ammunition in his Glock 21 (.45 ACP) pistol. The pressure on Std. .45 ACP is a nominal 21,000 CUP. It's 23,000...
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    M&P C Series serial no.

    I'm trying to determine the year of manufacture and/or shipping date for an M&P .38 Special serial no. C 209312. I think it's somewhere around 1952 but I may be off two years either way. Thanks for any guidance.
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    Gen 3 Semi-auto Night Sights

    I still use my Models 3904 and 3913. Where can one find quality night sights for them?
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    Navy Victory Model or no?

    I have been looking at a nice .38 Special Victory Model, Serial Number V10342X. It's marked U.S. NAVY on the left side of the top strap. Is there any way to tell if the navy marking is a counter-fit or is this likely the "real deal?"
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    S&W 3913/3914 Magazine Markings

    I have been looking at acquiring a few used S&W 3913/14 magazines while they’re still “under a hundred bucks.” I’ve notice different markings at the bottom of the mag body. Most are of the stainless steel variety. Is there any difference in or advantage to those marked SM, S, or M?
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    M&P "Gold Box" Years?

    I am looking at an M&P 4" in excellent condition with the serial number C 3077XX. Four faint old looking numbers written in ?crayon? on the bottom of the "gold" box do not appear to match the serial number. What years was the gold box used as the factory container for the S&W M&P? Where were...
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    S&W 39 and 639 uppers interchangeable?

    I have a chance to purchase a complete S&W 639 "upper," including the slide, barrel, recoil spring and barrel bushing for $225 It appears "like new." Will it fit an S&W 39-2 frame?
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    Pre-Model 30 Hand Ejector....I think

    I am seriously considering buying a nickel .32 S&W Long from a friend. The piece has a 3.25? inch barrel and a serial number 6730XX. There are three screws on the right side of the frame and a flat cylinder latch release. Its bore and six chambers are super bright and, though there's a couple...
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    Dating pre-Model 10 M&P .38

    I’m looking at an online purchase of an M&P, serial number C3985xx. It has a ramped front sight. Any educated guess on when it was made or left the plant?
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    Another .38 M&P Serial Number Question

    I have come into possession of an S&W M&P .38 Special, 1905/4th Change with grips that have no medallion. The bore and chambers are bright and corrosion free. There are no end shake or timing issues. The finish is original and better than 80%. The serial number 424199. Any conservative...
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    S&W .38 Spl. M&P "C" Serial No. Question

    Am looking at purchasing a "Pre-10" with a five digit Serial Number C358XX. The Standard Catalog says they started using C1 in 1948 and ran until C999999. It doesn't give the end date or any numbers in between. Am I right to estimate this is a '48 or '49 production revolver?
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    S&W M&P .38 Spl. Front Sight Design

    In what production year did the half-moon front sight get replaced on the .38 M&P four and five inch barrel revolvers with the ramped front sight?
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    Another US Victory Model Production Question

    I found a gun with a great bore and very clean chambers at the Tennessee Military Collectors Association this weekend. It may have been refinished, as the US Property and GHD stamps are not clearly visible. There is no pitting under the grips. All the numbers....even the grips match. The...
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    Diamond Screw Hole

    When did S&W stop using the "Diamond Screw Hole" Grips on the M&P/Model 10 and Model 15 .38 Specials?
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    S&W Revolver Internal Lock Key Size(s)

    I know the "bullseye plugs" come in several sizes. Are actual keys to S&W internal locks of one size whether for N/L/K/J framed revolvers?
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    When Did S&W M&P grips add the medalion?

    Am looking at an M&P 1905 .38 Special in NRA VG condition for possible purchase. It's serial number is 4693XX. It appears to fall into the broad range of M&Ps made between 1920 and 1925. The dealer swears it hasn't been re-blued; it has a little holster wear on sharp edges and end of the...
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    S&W 39 and S&W39-2 Magazines-Interchangeable?

    I am constantly "patrolling" the internet for a couple of spare magazines for a S&W 39-2. A site on EBay says their "like new" magazines will only work in the Model 39, not any other S&W pistol. I appear to be dealing with a pawn shop; so, they may be listening to another "expert" who happened...
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    S&W Victory Model vs. Model 10 triggers

    Are case hardened Victory Model triggers interchangeable with later production case hardened triggers for K frame/Model 10 revolvers?
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    Models 619 and 620

    Are L Frame Model 619s and 620 still in production? If not did Smith give an explanation?
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