pinoakflats
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I have in my possesion what I beleive is a .38 Double Action Perfected Model in a nickel finish.
It's serial number indicates it was one of the last produced. The serial number on the butt and cylinder match and it appears to have the same serial number on the bottom of the rear sight tang.
The hammer and trigger are not blued, but are nickel. The Smith and Wesson logo is absent from the left side of the frame and there's no indication that one was ever there. All of the other factory stamping is correct and, to my eyes, are crisp and clear.
Based on clearness of stamping, fitment, and condition of screws and pins; I would think it original but the mentioned 'oddities' are giving me serious reason to question. '
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It's serial number indicates it was one of the last produced. The serial number on the butt and cylinder match and it appears to have the same serial number on the bottom of the rear sight tang.
The hammer and trigger are not blued, but are nickel. The Smith and Wesson logo is absent from the left side of the frame and there's no indication that one was ever there. All of the other factory stamping is correct and, to my eyes, are crisp and clear.
Based on clearness of stamping, fitment, and condition of screws and pins; I would think it original but the mentioned 'oddities' are giving me serious reason to question. '
What say the experts?