rburg
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I was wondering if I was going to get away with that line.
Ex KCPD RM
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I was wondering if I was going to get away with that line.
I would like to request a thread resurrection.
The gun in the first post actually passed through my hands and I had some questions about re-blueing marks/stamped dates. This was one of the 213/250 shipped in 1939 to the KCPD and it has the re-work star like most of them (except Bob's). It has a date stamped under the left stock of Jan. of '46 but it does not have a reblue mark such as R-B. It did have a ground off HBH on it which may have been the re-work. I took some pics of stamp marks and pins to see if it could be determined if it was definitely refinished. If it was re-finished by the factory, why would they have not stamped the R-B on it in the process?
This gun has a lot of wear on the finish which likely came as a result of the 2nd owner having carried it in his pocket (per the story) as an employee of the railroad. Must have been a big dude because I can't imagine carrying this heavy thing in my front pocket.
Respectfully submitted for your opinions,
Ed
The gun in the first post actually passed through my hands and I had some questions about re-blueing marks/stamped dates. This was one of the 213/250 shipped in 1939 to the KCPD and it has the re-work star like most of them (except Bob's). It has a date stamped under the left stock of Jan. of '46 but it does not have a reblue mark such as R-B. It did have a ground off HBH on it which may have been the re-work. I took some pics of stamp marks and pins to see if it could be determined if it was definitely refinished. If it was re-finished by the factory, why would they have not stamped the R-B on it in the process?
This gun has a lot of wear on the finish which likely came as a result of the 2nd owner having carried it in his pocket (per the story) as an employee of the railroad. Must have been a big dude because I can't imagine carrying this heavy thing in my front pocket.
Respectfully submitted for your opinions,
Ed
While we tend to think of companies like S&W as making near perfect products, sometimes small details get "forgotten'.
Gentlemen, I have a former KCPD RM #59749, Reg #5159 that does not "appear" to have been refinished. A fellow member, Jerry (GLL) posted pics for me this past July showing this piece. Mike Priwer has looked it over and, I believe, come to the conclusion that it may well be an original finish - probably low 90% range. It shots like a dream and I love the long action of the trigger. While I haven't mastered the art of posting pics here, I would be happy to send individuals pics of the gun including the insides as it was taken apart for cleaning and inspection. Regards, Jerry
KCPD Non-Registered Magnum serial# 61959, shipped 7/3/1940, no factory service date or star. Not refinished.
Originally shipped with Baughman ramp front sight and magna grips, but these grips do not number to the gun.
Originally shipped with Baughman ramp front sight and magna grips, but these grips do not number to the gun.
DHENRY
Member
John,
A great 'old soldier', in fine shape, too!
Love those grips.
Don
A great 'old soldier', in fine shape, too!
Love those grips.
Don
John:
I am guessing here. Would that technically be a Baughman ramp base with a particular sight blade that has a (looks like) gold bead? I am not familiar enough with the Baughman ensemble. Your base looks just like the one I posted about which had King and Pat Pend stamped on it but has a different blade, one which looked like another ramp but was rounded at the muzzle end. Or perhaps it is exactly what you called it.
Ed
I am guessing here. Would that technically be a Baughman ramp base with a particular sight blade that has a (looks like) gold bead? I am not familiar enough with the Baughman ensemble. Your base looks just like the one I posted about which had King and Pat Pend stamped on it but has a different blade, one which looked like another ramp but was rounded at the muzzle end. Or perhaps it is exactly what you called it.
Ed
Ed, that's a King sight and base, you can see the "King Pat Pend" stamped on the right side of the base. It also has a white outline blade in the rear sight assembly, which is not mentioned in the S&W letter.
I'm guessing the front sight/rear blade were replaced by KC Police Dept. at some time while they had it.
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