A guy walks into a gun store ..

[Allen-frame]

Actually my store where I work. And he is a guy I know.

He came in to show me a Smith 629-1 he had bought recently and ask my
opinion.

I check it mechanically, then cosmetically, then I open the cylinder .........

The Serial Prefix Is My InItIaLs !!

Holy cats. AVP serial prefix. I have been looking for one for years.

He doesn't want to sell it , BUT may trade for either my 624 3 inch,
OR my 696 no dash.
I would trade either gladly as much as I like them both.

I'm going to throw in 300 rounds of 44 special to tempt him.

I may have pictures soon. Wish Me Luck.!.

May all your Smith dreams come true.
Allen 'V.P.' Frame

 

[Allen-frame]

Oh , did I mention it is a 3 inch, full underlug with unfluted cylinder?

Like a dream come true. And he only paid $600. for it.

' Sigh '

Allen

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Sounds like a nice one!!

 

[rburg]

I think I've still got one of those.

 

[crofoot629]

A Deputy buddy of mine got a Glock with his initials followed
By his badge number. (GVG234). Another Deputy contacted Glock a couple of years B4 the GVG pre fixes were due out and Glock was very helpful.

Emory

 

[410bore]

Allen, I hope you get the 629! Sounds really cool...

 

[all5x]

I was the Rangemaster at my job and when we got some new sidearms in I went thru the serial numbers to see if anything caught my eye. And I found one that had an old ships hull number as the serial number, xxx0781. We got new 681's and I carried that for 4 years and bought it when we went to the 686..a piece of history to me for sure..and a great piece to boot!

 

[fyimo]

I hope the deal goes through as it sounds like a winner

 

[VaRecon]

Where there is a will there is a way.

 

[DCWilson]

Holding a good thought for you, Allen. Sounds like this was meant to be. I eagerly await the pics.

 

[C.S.63]

Hope all works out well for you!

Don't forget updates.

 

[A10]

Hmmm.....hadn't thought about that aspect of collecting! Good luck on the trade!

 

[JJEH]

Good luck and keep us posted...

 

[STCM(SW)]

I was the Rangemaster at my job and when we got some new sidearms in I went thru the serial numbers to see if anything caught my eye. And I found one that had an old ships hull number as the serial number, xxx0781. We got new 681's and I carried that for 4 years and bought it when we went to the 686..a piece of history to me for sure..and a great piece to boot!

Was that the Robert K Huntington?

I was a Senior Chief on that ship sometime in the late '70's.

 

[amazingflapjack]

You had me wondering there for a little, till' you completed the description. If nothin' else, just ask him to give you first refusal, if all else fails.

 

[GPJohn]

Wishing you all the best in completing the deal.

 

[madmikeb]

I've got a M17 that the last 4 of the serial number was my phone number in the last town I lived in.

 

[GJHIII]

Wow. Talk about a coincidence. Surely this revolver was mean't to be yours. Wishing you all the best luck and some. PS- Awfully nice incentive with the rounds.

 

[Allen-frame]

Thanks Dudes ,

Wednesday and Thursday are store days.

I'll keep you posted.

And YoU >> RBURG , don't think I have forgotten about that one.

Allen V.P.

 

[palmettosunshine]

When I was looking at my 65-3 in the store I opened the cylinder and the letters on the back of the cylinder (proof marks?) are my initials. Bought it on the spot.

 

[Harleytech]

I was a Machinist's Mate on SSN 686 in the early 70's. Own one today.

 

[Florida Guy]

Good luck Allen

 

[lhump1961]

If your current inventory is any testimonial to your ability to acquire your gun of choice I'm overly confident that the 629 will find it's way in!

Post a pic when the deal is done...

 

[GF]

Come on Allen !

Your middle name is " Macgyver"!

You could make a Mod 629 outta' a Mod 34, a Popsicle stick and a piece of drain pipe.

GF

 

[wnc wheelgun]

Ordered a 3 inch model 60 six years ago, when it arrived I was shocked that the serial number was my birthday. Good luck, it WILL happen.

 

[john123456]

i was looking for a 45colt mt gun for awhile when i finaly found one i checked condition and took it home. after the first range trip i was cleaning it and noticed it had jj in the serial a nickname most people still know me by. i thought it was pretty cool. good luck man

 

[carl3989]

Well I 've seen photos of your vast S&W collection (especially the Colt 45) so I think you probably ran out of models of S&W revolvers to collect. So yea, I can see your collecting going in this direction. LOL. Seriously though, best of luck Allen.

 

[riverrat38]

"Holy cats. AVP serial prefix. I have been looking for one for years."

It probably would have been easier to just change your name.

Rick

 

[Frank46]

I'm sure Alan will post pics. getting a revolver with your initials in the serial number is like haveing a suprise birthday party. I once saw a hungarian 98/40 in 8mm mauser serial number of just three numbers 666.
Wonder if it ever sold. Frank

 

[Engine49guy]

If you change your middle name to Hugo or Haliburton I have your monogram on a Model 66-2...

Started thinking while I dont have my own monogram yet (BAW)
I do have a 19-2 that shipped within a few days of when I was born
that was my 48th BD present to myself....ha ha.