642 No Lock Purchase at Gun Show
- Thread starter jouimette
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Dang! Nice pick up - that looks nice.
Seabee Lineman
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I picked up a 442 pre lock a few week's ago NIB, with a pair of diamond wood smith magna grips included for $425. I love it!!
photoman
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Cool grips. Is that the Gadsden snake on there?
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jouimette
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Yes, as a matter of fact, it is the Gadsden Snake.
Edmo
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Is that a pre-lock or post-lock production gun? I own a post-lock, current production 642CT.
Edmo
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jouimette
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I believe, If I read the book correctly, that this is a pre-lock production - made in 96 - 2001. The product code on the box is 103810, and the first 3 of the S/N is CRW.
Edmo
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That is current production -1. I have one with a fired case, envelope says 10/09. Joe
photoman
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Yes, the cardboard box indicates current production. Nice grips!
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jouimette
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You guys are correct - current production. Envelope with fired case - which I didn't see earlier - indicates born on date of 2011. Anybody know if the grips are factory or after market?
photoman
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Those grips are made by Altamont. Smith & Wesson will often sell a lot of guns with custom grips. So... to answer your question, they are aftermarket but (more than likely if the gun is new) factory also.
Congrats! It is a nice find!
