kthom
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I am very fortunate to have captured a truly new looking blued 38/44 with a four inch barrel. Serial number is S 73694. It came with a set of later model checkered Magna grips. All other serial numbers match. This gun looks as unfired as any I have ever seen. It likely has been, but the breech and the front of the cylinder show no signs of it. There is no holster wear, all bluing is intact and very nice looking bright blue. Has a 1/10" front sight blade, the extractor rod knob is the same size as the rod, the Made in USA markings on the lower right side of the frame are the four line type, and the S&W trademark on the sideplate is the small size one. Five screws, of course, and the hammer style is the older one that is usually seen on the long action revolvers. Hammer and trigger are nicely case hardened. I can truly find only one blemish, which is a very light scratch that runs downward from the bug screw to the trademark on the side plate. The light has to be right to see it.
My reckoning is that this was put together during the latter part of 1949, but maybe very early 1950. I think 1949. No box, paperwork or etc came with the revolver, but it apparently has not been carried or shot. You can see nice pictures of it in the Guns for sale or trade section of the forum. I bought this revolver from 80sgyrene and I am very proud to own it. Certainly it's previous owners did not shoot or carry it any, if at all. And where ever it lived during the past 67 or 68 years was an excellent place with good regular care and attention.
I would appreciate it if any of you who keep data bases on these transitional models would check them and see if you can help me narrow down maybe the month and year of assembly. BTW, it is not for sale!! After my two sons see it, I'll be lucky to maintain possession of it! Thanks for any help or comments you may care to make. Pictures can be seen in this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-s...-38-44-transitional-heavy-duty-spf-kthom.html .
My reckoning is that this was put together during the latter part of 1949, but maybe very early 1950. I think 1949. No box, paperwork or etc came with the revolver, but it apparently has not been carried or shot. You can see nice pictures of it in the Guns for sale or trade section of the forum. I bought this revolver from 80sgyrene and I am very proud to own it. Certainly it's previous owners did not shoot or carry it any, if at all. And where ever it lived during the past 67 or 68 years was an excellent place with good regular care and attention.
I would appreciate it if any of you who keep data bases on these transitional models would check them and see if you can help me narrow down maybe the month and year of assembly. BTW, it is not for sale!! After my two sons see it, I'll be lucky to maintain possession of it! Thanks for any help or comments you may care to make. Pictures can be seen in this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-s...-38-44-transitional-heavy-duty-spf-kthom.html .
