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Letter request turnaround time?
Just sent off for a letter on an early Model 60- curious as to approximate turnaround time has been lately? Any info is appreciated.
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Yesterday marked 8 weeks I've been waiting for my latest request...  ...Ben
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Yesterday marked 8 weeks I've been waiting for my latest request... ...Ben |
Deep dive request?
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No, just historical letter requests...  ...Ben
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I sent a request in late July and have not received it yet. I sent an email to check on it last week and haven't heard back.
I can only imagine the number of letter and deep dive requests and the time that it takes to handle such a task. It will be worth the wait and I appreciate that we have the opportunity to have access to the letters.
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I can only imagine the number of letter and deep dive requests and the time that it takes to handle such a task. It will be worth the wait and I appreciate that we have the opportunity to have access to the letters.
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Agreed on all points...It would be an easier wait if there was a way to know progress on the research, and maybe a heads up when a letter is in the mail...  ...Ben
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Historical Letter request
I sent in 2 standard letter requests on 8-26-24. The letters were
mailed to me on 9-9-24 and I received them on 9-19-24
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I got one yesterday in just under 3 weeks.
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Thanks for the replies gents- I’ll update when my letter arrives.
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Letter received yesterday after 19 days. My Model 60 was shipped to Camfour in Westfield MA on Feb 12, 1970. I’d say 19 days is great timing.
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I can only wish...Tomorrow marks 11 weeks waiting for my latest requests...  ...Ben
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I have never sent for a letter but now I ma wanitng to. What is the process for doing that?
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I have never sent for a letter but now I ma wanitng to. What is the process for doing that?
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Instructions can be found here:
Letters – Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation
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I think the wait time for letters is mostly dependent on the gun. Any/all (older) guns for which the Historical Foundation has the information makes for a very snappy response (or not, depending on Don's workload----how many requests are stacked up in front of yours).
Then there's newer stuff, and Don's at the mercy of S&W for the information----as in "Hurry up and wait!".
I got my first letter in 1984---and I've been through good times and bad since then!
These are GOOD TIMES!!
Count your blessings!!
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Yes, I have waited four months for a letter on a fairly standard gun in the past.
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When was this?
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I got two of them Monday, and I'll be patient for the third now that I know where the delay is... ...Ben
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I sent one back in May, haven't heard anything. Sent pics also. I figure they will get to it eventually. USAF Mod 15 gun.
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I sent one back in May, haven't heard anything. Sent pics also. I figure they will get to it eventually. USAF Mod 15 gun.
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If you tell me who you are I can look it up. I don't have anything waiting for a Model 15 USAF. Has the check been cashed?
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Sorry for the late reply; this was 9-10 years ago. Not a criticism of the current process obviously, just stating how good recent requestors have it.
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I sent a letter in to the SWHF in August. Have not received anything yet but I got a bunch of emails from Michael Helms at first so I bet it will be soon.
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SWHF is like other organizations which provide a service with limited staff in that demand for product varies at times, and delivery can also vary...Sometimes the information needed for fulfillment is readily available in the files, and at other times it must be requested from S&W corporate HQ, at which time Don is at the mercy of the company's schedule...My current three waiting requests were sent and paid for on November 10...The letters will be happily received by me when they get here... ...Ben
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I sent a letter in to the SWHF in August. Have not received anything yet but I got a bunch of emails from Michael Helms at first so I bet it will be soon.
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I submitted for info on my model 28 on 11/13/24, the only other other letter I have came back in 3 weeks.
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I'm very patient but very eager to get mine back, submitted 9/11/2024. I did email Mr. Helms at the end of October and he said he was looking for the sight configuration and to give him a few more days. I haven't heard anything since... definitely not complaining but if anyone wants to check I sure would appreciate it!!
The letter is for a 5" Nickel Registered Mag
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I know at times some data is not immediately on hand at SWHF causing a wait from S&W corporate HQ...In those instances the wait can be extended....My latest three requests reached Don's desk on 12/20/2024 and the last letter was just delivered to me a few minutes ago...
Well worth the short wait... ...Ben
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I'm very patient but very eager to get mine back, submitted 9/11/2024. I did email Mr. Helms at the end of October and he said he was looking for the sight configuration and to give him a few more days. I haven't heard anything since... definitely not complaining but if anyone wants to check I sure would appreciate it!!
The letter is for a 5" Nickel Registered Mag ...Reg Mag #3388 Serial # 56058 Jason Oliver
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Just got an email from them and letter is on the way! Christmas again! Can't wait to see
Also would like to thank Mike and Don for all the hard work, I'm sure some are easy but I'm guessing some are a real pain, probably like the one I just sent in... but WELL worth the price paid !
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Just sent in and paid for my letter on a possible prototype 4006. Now the wait. Hopefully good news and a possible deep dive awaits.
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Sounds interesting, keep the collective posted.
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I will through my original thread
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I submitted 3 requests in November of 2024. Check was cashed in December but haven't received any letters or communication as of yet.
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Send me a pm. If the check was cashed, I did your letters.
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I'm wondering too......when my letter will arrive. I sent my application and money in Oct 2024 and haven't heard a thing since. That's over 5 month ago. How long do these letters normally take?
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I wonder if Don keeps a copy of each letter by serial number so when it’s sold or traded and a new letter request is sent in he can search to see if a gun has been previously lettered and just print off a new copy with the new owners name and address on it without the need to do research since it was previously lettered? You can bet some guns have been lettered multiple times.
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