4 Screw centennial model 40 year?

[kevin in nh]

I have the 4th edition of the S&W catalog but I cant seem to find the year this 4 screw, flat latch was shipped 15554.....any help is appreciated!

 

[murphydog]

These were not fast sellers, so even though the 4-screw Centennials were only made between about 1952 and '55 this one probably dates much later than this year range. A letter of authenticity would be the only way to be of its age.

http://www.swhistoricalfoundation.com/swhf_letter.pdf

 

[jcelect]

Centennials

My data base shows some 4 screw 40s shipped in 1959 & 1960. Your #15554 was shipped around Aug 1960
jcelect