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thanks for your reply. I have not pulled the grips yet but will next time I get into the safe. I assume they will be marked in pencil or stamped with serial if original?

I have seen multiple posts about the two law enforcement special orders ,(I think it was Missouri and Illinois State patrols)of 5 inch K-38s but the serial number range is much higher than the gun I have. I assume mine is just a private special order. I have not pursued a SW letter yet, but...

Would I be correct in dating my nickle chief with j prefix and followed by 6 digits beginning with 393 at 1975? It seems to be between two dated above.

Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the 1917 firing pin and other early Smith revolvers?

Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the 1917firing pin and other early Smith revolvers?

Is the third lock visible? Is there somewhere I can view the mechanism so as to be able to recognize it when I see it?

With tight action, bone grips, refinish, good bore , would it be worth in the $1000 range.

Success! That looks exactly like it, but yours is much nicer.This one has the hammer and trigger nickled from the refinish and the different bone grips. Thank you all, I plan to be around alot. I've been trying to build a collection as I am able to afford them. Will need your expertise to do it...

Is it a pre -model model 21? Or can you tell w/ out pictures? Does the serial ## reveal model?

Thanks guys, Im not the most computer literate. I am still trying to send a picture. Will do so as soon as I can. Thank you for the great info.

Serial number 29775

I am trying to familiarize myself with adding picture process. I will send serial in next post. As far as ejector question it is shrouded much like a pre model 27 , it is a five screw revolver.

I am a new member and have a question about a 44special hand ejector . It has been nickled and does not have adjustable sights. The grips are not original, they are stag. The barrel is 6.5 inches long and the Smith and Wesson logo is different than most I have seen. It is below the cylinder...