I recently picked up a model 1902 (No Change) revolver, s/n 021460. At the time, the only things that caught my eye other than the s/n were a pinned halfmoon front sight and a faint arrow in front of the barrel s/n. The gun is in very good condition with the exception of a newer, unnumbered cylinder.
Upon examination I noted that the right grip of the proper vintage was stamped "0766" (or is it "9766?), also out of the Club Gun range.
When the letter arrived it answered some questions, left others unanswered and provided very interesting information. The best news was that the gun was delivered to Ira Paine, a noted shooter and presumably the inspiration for the Paine front sight, which this gun does not have. The unanswered questions include what is the significance of the arrow and the grip number and why was the gun delivered four years after the reported 1902-03 production of the no change. Minus the starting "0", the s/n is in the correct range for that model. Thanks to Roy for including the explanation for the high number "0" prefix guns.
Bob
Upon examination I noted that the right grip of the proper vintage was stamped "0766" (or is it "9766?), also out of the Club Gun range.
When the letter arrived it answered some questions, left others unanswered and provided very interesting information. The best news was that the gun was delivered to Ira Paine, a noted shooter and presumably the inspiration for the Paine front sight, which this gun does not have. The unanswered questions include what is the significance of the arrow and the grip number and why was the gun delivered four years after the reported 1902-03 production of the no change. Minus the starting "0", the s/n is in the correct range for that model. Thanks to Roy for including the explanation for the high number "0" prefix guns.
Bob
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