2nd Model Target .22 serial number

[MT99]

I'm looking at a 2nd Model Single Shot. The SN is 19xxx but my reference books say the serial number range is 1-4617. What am I missing?

 

[mrcvs]

Are you sure the serial number isn’t 19xx and not 19xxx? Posting a full serial number would be helpful.

 

[MT99]

Positive. Unfortunately, I don't have additional pictures available but it is definitely a 5 digit serial #. Thanks

 

[mmaher94087]

I can only guess that this is a factory 1st Model frame that was leftover from the first model that had the recoil shield machined off to be used in the 2nd Model S/S series.

 

[Boulder350]

There are a number of first models that are machined like yours, with the groves in the sides of the frame like yours. I track serial numbers for these guns to see if a pattern develops. It's hard to do when the sample size is so small. I will look for a thread that I started that discusses guns like yours.

Found it. Since this starting the tread below I have found a few more.

Single Shot Transition from Recoil Shield to Groved

 

[Retired W4]

I can only guess that this is a factory 1st Model frame that was leftover from the first model that had the recoil shield machined off to be used in the 2nd Model S/S series.

Wow. That seems like a lot of work to get one to look like a 2nd model. Was that done by S&W or after it left the factory?

 

[Boulder350]

MT99 - Is your gun frame machined for the cylinder hand and cylinder frame? Some first models with the modified cylinder shields have them, have one machined, or have none machined.

 

[Retired W4]

S&W was answering the call for a single shot target pistol when they came up with their 1st model. I thought it was a strange attempt with what they had, but the refinements soon came along. The hand and cylinder stop can be a little puzzling.

 

[MT99]

MT99 - Is your gun frame machined for the cylinder hand and cylinder frame? Some first models with the modified cylinder shields have them, have one machined, or have none machined.

Yes it is. Not my gun yet though.

 

[deadin]

The hand and cylinder stop can be a little puzzling.

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