Birthday gun?

[Beans]

If I was looking for a K frame manufacutred in 1944 what would I look for.

I might even consider a "N" frame

 

[Beans]

If I was looking for a K frame manufacutred in 1944 what would I look for.

I might even consider a "N" frame

 

[LWCmdr45]

In 1944, the S&W factory was still devoted to wartime production. But, you're in luck: the K-frame was THE gun they were making. You're looking for a .38 Hand Ejector "Victory Model" with a SN of at least V-500,000 to about V-700,000. (SNs didn't always ship out in sequential order, so the closer to the mid-stream #V-600,000 the better to assure it will letter as being shipped in '44.) At that point in time, the 4" .38 Special and the 5" .38S&W (aka, .38-200) were the norm.

Good hunting!

Steve

 

[m-1911]

Your best bet will probably be to find a Victory Model

 

[Pistol Toter]

See this post:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/540103904/m/8891053742