Valmet
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Just sent off for a letter on an early Model 60- curious as to approximate turnaround time has been lately? Any info is appreciated.
Letter request turnaround time?
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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...
Deep dive request?
No, just historical letter requests...
...Ben
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.
Tim
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.
Tim
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...
...BenHistorical 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
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
Nimrod44
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I got one yesterday in just under 3 weeks.
OP
Valmet
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Thanks for the replies gents- I’ll update when my letter arrives.
OP
Valmet
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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.
I can only wish...Tomorrow marks 11 weeks waiting for my latest requests...
...BenEl Juero
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I have never sent for a letter but now I ma wanitng to. What is the process for doing that?
I can only wish...Tomorrow marks 11 weeks waiting for my latest requests...
Benn
We are the mercy of Smith & Wesson on your request.
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!!
Ralph Tremaine
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!!
Ralph Tremaine
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Yes, I have waited four months for a letter on a fairly standard gun in the past.
Thank you, Don...Is that for all 3 requests that were sent that day?...
...Ben
When was this?
I got two of them Monday, and I'll be patient for the third now that I know where the delay is...Thank you, Don...Is that for all 3 requests that were sent that day?...
...Ben
Don came through for me...Unfortunately nothing additional was found for one of my "mystery guns"...Kudos to the SWHF team!...
...Ben
...Ben
