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I have a very nice Outdoorsman sn S987XX with a somewhat dull blue finish; not as dull as a Model 28 but not as shiny as a regular finish. I have seen only passing reference to this duller finish, but do not know where in the production or on how many guns this occurred. Is this finish par for...

I acquired a nearly-pristine Merwin Hulbert, perhaps unfired. The nickel finish is almost flawless, with just a tiny spot or two beginning to tarnish. I'd like opinions on what is the proper way to care for this finish, and slow down/prevent flaking. Should it be kept dry? Oiled? Are there...

Can the experts chime in with their knowledge of a 3" 657? Specifically, numbers produced, and relative value? The SCSW mentions a small run for Lew Horton, yet also lists a regular product code. I recall seeing some info one time about 5 different serial number blocks for this gun. What, if any...

I just acquired a 6" 17-6 from an estate sale without the full underlug. The SCSW puts the serial number at August 1989, and makes mention of some early 17-6's without the full lug. My questions are, are there any estimates of the number produced of this variation, and is there any premium (or...