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Not refinished in my mostly semi-educated opinion. WB

I was told (or read somewhere) that the 1.5" barrels did not have caliber roll stampings on the side of the barrel. I know mine (which letters as such) does not. WB

Received the factory letter today. Thanks Don and staff for the fast turn around time ! Still smiling from ear to ear !!

I will letter this one, yes.

I had this guy follow me home from the gunshow I was set up at over the weekend. I got into it at very good price. I'm still grinning from ear to ear. Chambered in .44 Russian. I do have a couple of questions however. I haven't seen that front sight before. Was it installed at the factory in...

New Model 3's. Top two are consecutive s/n Australians' not fired since factory refinish in 1955. Bottom one was shipped tp Takata & Co. in Japan.

Yes it does Masterpiece.

A Takata shipped 22,993 s/n in my collection with factory letter. Note the location of the factory installed lanyard ring.

fleabus101 was terrific selling me N frame stocks. Even included some bonus stocks !!!! What an absolutely great guy. Thanks Randy

Mark, This guy letters as 1 1/2" .32 also. Been in my family's collection for about 20 yrs.

I'll take #7 N frame targets w/ football cutout. PM Incoming

What an incredible story. I wonder what a "French ball" is (was) ? Apparently not something to be attended by upstanding young ladies ! Am I correct in assuming that a "cowhide" is a bullwhip of some sort ? Unfortunately your .32 Bicycle pistol wasn't shipped until 4 years after this incident...

I am in awe. What a fantastic story ! As a fellow collector of Model 1891's, it's my opinion that you have reunited the holy holy holy grail of Smith & Wesson collecting. Nice work, my friend. Nice work. WB

Letters as factory 1.5" .32 S&W. Shipped to W. Virginia in 1937. WB

I regularly watch and participate on one of the more well known antique ammunition auction websites. Don is right on the money for this particular box in the very above average and sealed condition yours is in. $300 - $400 all day long. WB

The Peters Thunderbolt box you inquired about is from the mid-50's. These "Chicklet" boxes, as they are known by collectors, held 28 rounds. Why the odd number of rounds, I do not know. At the same time the Remington offering was called Rocket. WB

After seeing some of these, I think I'm just gonna throw mine in the backyard fire-pit.

And if you look closely at the pic, Dr. Smith is holding a revolver. He appears to be the only member with a pistol. What are the chances, Don, that he's holding your new purchase ?? How awesome is that ?? Or am I not matching names correctly ?

My factory lettered 1 1/2"bbl. .32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model has no markings whatsoever on the barrel. It shipped to West Virginia in 1937. WB

Thanks, BMur. Awesome information. WB