357 magnum transitional?

[collectordude]

Is this a 357 magnum transitional postwar?

 

[collectordude]

Oh. I see at numbet s75000 it changed to pre model 27

 

[RKmesa]

As you observed - it is not a Transitional Magnum. Not only because it is SN higher than S75000, but because it has none of the Transitional features, which primarily included: pre-war long-action hammer (cut for the new safety), large extractor rod knob, single line Made in USA, longer pre-war grip frame...

Terry Lester posted a great thread on the Transitional 357 here:

https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-h...tional-production.html?highlight=Transitional