14-3 Question

[Stanp4]

I have a chance to buy a 1975 14-3.
Asking price is $500.00. It comes with original box
and paperwork. Also has original grips. Don't know about the tools.
My question is...Is the gold lettering original???

Thanks

 

[forindooruseonly]

No, it was common at one point in time for owners of Smith and Wessons to put gold color in the lettering to make the gun more "attractive"... It was the 70s, go figure, right? Anyways, it can generally be removed if you don't like the look of it.

 

[Stanp4]

Thanks for the reply...I've looked at lots of pictures, never saw the gold lettering, kinda what i figured.

 

[fyimo]

Some people like the lettering colored on their revolvers in white or gold but most purists don't like it.

 

[Stanp4]

Some people like the lettering colored on their revolvers in white or gold but most purists don't like it.

I'm not to crazy about it myself.

 

[Forester]

Seems like a good price for a nice Model 14, regardless of the lettering.


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[Stanp4]

Seems like a good price for a nice Model 14, regardless of the lettering.


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Good to hear. After I shot it, I felt like I had to own it.

 

[PMRet]

Very nice package at a very nice price.