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Thanks for the reply Aussie Collector. I will shoot it.

I plan to replace the recoil spring in my "new to me" Model 46 as some of you have suggested. Owner said spring had not been replaced and it feels weak when manually cycling the slide. In searching the S&W forum, I see that various sources for Mod. 41 springs have been suggested including...

Thanks everyone for the information on my Model 46. Very helpful. I am very happy to have found one.

Today I purchased S&W Model 46 serial number 73XXX with 7-inch barrel. This is first Mod 46 I've ever personally come across. I notice in Standard Catalog of S&W that only 4,000 or so were produced. So, in equal condition, do 46's typically sale for more than Mod 41's? Were the 46's serial...

Ralph, Your collection never ceases to amaze me. I've never seen a S&W revolver muzzle brake. Guess I've been looking in all the wrong places. Haven't seen in you in a while. Hope you're doing well.

Standard Catalog of S&W (Supica & Nahas): A175001 - A235000 fall within the 1973 - 1974 time frame.

Standard Catalog of S&W (Supica & Nahas): Model 14 K-38 Target Masterpiece Approximate era 1977 My opinion: Value approximately $500 (it appears to be in fairly good condition) w/o box/tools/papers, maybe more depending on location and how bad the buyer wants it They are great shooters and...

The following is just from my personal observations in the southeast. I have no data or reference material to back it up. That said, I'm wondering in what design change or dash series were the most 8 3/8 in barrel Mod 17s produced? My observations indicate that likely more Mod 17-4s were...

civil1977. The the screws that attach the brake to the internal weight appear to be brass or brass colored in your picture. To your knowledge were any of these screws bright/shiny steel or maybe aluminum?

Just my personal opinion...everyone has one. If you intend to carry occasionally and shoot it frequently, the Model 60 would be the choice. If you intend to carry it frequently and shoot it occasionally, the airweight would be the choice.

824tsv, thanks! Perfect pictures. That's exactly what I needed. The wealth of knowledge and willingness to help others on this site is amazing. Thanks again.

I'm looking at a Model 41 with 7 3/8" inch barrel with the muzzle cap (no brake). How should the muzzle cap fit with the contour of the barrel? Should it match up making a smooth transition from cap to barrel all way around? Or, does the barrel extend beyond the edges of the muzzle cap...

Engineguy49, thanks for the serial numbers. I've seen and recorded the following: Pre-model 18 "Satin" blue, s.n. K198XXX Pre-model 18 "Bright" or high-polish blue, s.n. K247XXX

Hondo44, thanks for your clarification on the two finishes.

I've read that the 5-screw frame was discontinued in 1955. Is it know roughly when in 1955? Also, when did the "matt finish" change to "high luster" blue? I've seen 1953 dated guns with the matt finish and 1955 dated guns with the high luster blue. So the change evidently happened during...

murphydog wrote: Per the SCSW 3rd edition, "Certain models may have an 'A' serial suffix as well as an 'A' prefix due to some rare serial duplications." How rare are serial duplications of this nature? Does this add to the perceived value/asking price?

GREAT INFO!!! Thanks. My interest and education in Model 41's continue to grow. I can get the afore mentioned Mod 41 for $800. It is, in my estimation, 98% with 2 original magazines that have the black metal follower which has what appears as a loop in the forward end of the follower. No box...

Thanks murphydog. The gun has a long barrel with false muzzle on it so I assume it is the 7 3/8" barrel. I did note that the "&" sign on the barrel is vertical and not the lazy "&". Would this be correct for the serial number date of 1970?

I examined today a S&W Model 41 serialized as follows: A140XXXA. The last A is very slightly higher than the rest of the serial number. Would this second A possibly be an indication of duplicate serial number? I have asked before regarding a prefix A on a 5 digit serial number and the reply...

Thanks for the photo Civil1977. The edges on each side of the back of the magazine in the photo make it obvious that the back of the magazine is a separate piece. I now know what to look for. I am also a civil engineering graduate from Tennessee Technological University, 1972. I've worked in...