3913 Lady Smith?

[gcarneal]

Just picked up a new used 3rd generation 3913. Maybe you guys on the forum can help me out. Is this the Lady Smith that isn't marked or just the regular 3913.

 

[ShoeShooter]

It's a "NL" or unmarked Ladysmith, not a regular 3913. Tapered frame is the big difference. I carry mine a lot...you'll LOVE it.

 

[gcarneal]

3913 NL

Thanks ShoeShooter, I thought maybe it was the 3913 NL but it did not come with the box so I wasn't sure. I like it alot already but have not made it to the range yet.I can't wait.

 

[novalty]

Nice find, she's a beauty!

 

[deanodog]

Here is a lady smith. Same gun.

 

[Shooting Padre]

Great gun, nice going. I have one I carry every day. The former owner steel wooled off the Lady Smith on the slide, so I got a really good deal on it. I did replace the grips with Hogue grips, a little fatter for my big hands and more grippy. You will love your new 3913, they are an honest gun, very accurate and will eat anything you run through it. I fell in love with mine too. Congrats on the new piece.

 

[Squibb]

I hav two LSs, one blued and the other steel. I used to carry them both quite a bit. Then I picked up a CS45 with Big Dog grips.

The LS is a great carry gun and, as mentioned, both of mine are very accurate. I've never had that first burp, as well. Total confidence in what you carry is a great feeling, too. I think it is a great choice; you'll see.

 

[427mach1]

I've never seen a blued 3913LS - how about some photos?

 

[gcarneal]

Got the original box today.

Hold everything. The Gun Shop calls today, they found the box. Has all the papers and the other magazine. The box has model 3913 LS on it, product code 108290 and the correct serial number as to the gun. It's NOT marked 3913NL. Serial number says Jan. 1994 (VJH77XX) This does not add up. It's still nice though.

 

[MgoBlue]

It looks like a Lady Smith (with the light colored grips). Perhaps the previous owner was able to buff out the etched Lady Smith script on the slide. You've got yourself a good looking gun! (I happen to have a LS too)

 

[Shooting Padre]

I may be wrong, but the Lady Smith does not have the ambidextrous safety/de-cocker. What you have I believe is the 3913 NL (new look), which is essentially the same as the LS. You're gonna look good shooting it, my friend.

 

[gcarneal]

ambidextrous safety/de-cocker on 3913LS?

I thought it was strange that it had the ambidextrous safety/de-cocker also. I may have to spend the 50 or so dollars to get the letter. Then I would have the true answer as to what this is, a 3913LS or 3913NL. If anyone on the forum has the box to their 3913NL, is it marked 3913NL?

 

[talionstallion21]

My 3913NL looks like yours with the exception of mine has a left side safety/decock only. My box does say NL on the label.
It could be a later model NL where S&W put the ambi safety/decock on the NL just like they did on the later model CS9, which was left side only originally.

 

[cpeblue]

I checked the box and mine is marked NL. My 3913 does not have the ambi safety and the trade mark is on the right side of the frame. Bought it new in about 1987 still have it and it will go to my son if I can't wear it out before I'm gone. Oh, the product code is 103913

 

[kingcobra07]

3913

I picked up a 3913 about 6 months ago from someone on this forum. After one trip to the range it has become My #1 carry piece. Goes with Me every day, its accurate, reliable, and ultralight weight. Best used gun I ever bought. kingcobra07

 

[2K7]

3913 Ladysmith

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson lists your guns product code as a "Ladysmith" and being marked as such. Also it should only have a right handed safety lever and should have been shipped in a softsided case.

Since your box serial number matches the pistol serial number, along with no "Ladysmith" on the slide and ambi lever, it could have been a transition gun.

There is also the possibility that someone replaced the entire slide with a standard 3913 slide to acquire the ambi safety lever and eliminate the "Ladysmith" slide marking.

Serial number shows it was most probably made in late 1994.

 

[ultratec00]

3913, very underrated gun. Easy to carry and very accurate. Have one stashed, with a few other 3rd gen S&W autos. Always liked to keep the same action on all my carry guns. Have switched to M&Ps now.

 

[Florida Guy]

Didn't the Lady Smith's all come with decocker on left side only?
3913 has them on both sides.

 

[franco45]

Very nice pistol. I just picked up a 3913 and I am impressed. It is very comfortable to shoot and extremely accurate.

 

[30-30remchester]

Would someone please describe to me what "NL" means. "NL" = new look? Could someone please give a small lesson on the differences? Thanks