Feeling a little guilty today......NOT!

[Co Th G]

Traded with a guy today, straight up, a Glock 19 for this...

It's a 1957 Combat Masterpiece without the model 15 stamp on the yoke cutout. Serial number is K3056XX. It's in like new condition with barely a hint of a turn line.

As I'm not too well versed on these older Smiths, could you guys please give me your opinion on the grips and hammer? The hammer is a target hammer and the trigger is a grooved combat (?) trigger. The grips are diamond target grips. I do not see any evidence of a serial number on the grips. Could the grips and hammer be original to the gun as an option? or put on sometime later? The person I traded the gun for said he purchased it from an older gentleman who purchased the gun new in 1957 and shot it very little until selling it last year. He said the original owner claimed that the gun is as it was when purchased new. What do you guys think?

 

[Peak53]

Those are non-relieved target grips (valuable) and (I think) correct for the gun. Someone will correct me if I'm off-base. I have a very similar piece with the target hammer. As to the serial number, take the grips off and look at the butt of the frame. If there is no number there, it's trouble!

Oh and GREAT trade!

 

[Co Th G]

Those are non-relieved target grips (valuable) and (I think) correct for the gun. Someone will correct me if I'm off-base. I have a very similar piece with the target hammer. As to the serial number, take the grips off and look at the butt of the frame. If there is no number there, it's trouble!

Oh and GREAT trade!

The s/n is on the butt of the gun, like I said in my original post. It's K3056XX.

 

[markeb]

I think the OP might be referring to serial # stamped on the grips. Not sure if S&W stamped the targets. You got the best end on that trade, beautiful gun.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Why Someone would trade a hunk of Plastic for a nice Classic S&W just boggles my mind.

 

[Muley Gil]

To me, that appears to be a standard .265" trigger? Is it grooved? The combat or Ranger trigger is .312" wide and smooth faced.

The target hammer was a factory option.

 

[glowe]

The revolver and stocks are very nice, but the dates are a little off. Your revolver could have shipped in 1958 (a K304,XXX, Pre-Model 15 shipped in December, 1958) and those target stocks ran from late-1949 to 1955. Problem is, as already stated, many of these targets have no serial number stamped in the right stock, so matching may not be possible.

None of that really matters, since the revolver is worth $600 plus with standard Magna stocks and the non-relieved targets should bring $200 plus today, so you have a very nice trade there!

 

[snubbyfan]

You traded the latest and greatest in polymer wonder nines for an old obsolete all steel revolver with wood grips?

Works for me..

 

[Peak53]

The s/n is on the butt of the gun, like I said in my original post. It's K3056XX.

Oops! Sorry. I should read twice and write once. Thanks, GLOWE for straightening out the non-relieved grip dates. I still like the trade!

 

[Co Th G]

I think the OP might be referring to serial # stamped on the grips. Not sure if S&W stamped the targets. You got the best end on that trade, beautiful gun.

You are correct. I worded my original post poorly.

 

[Co Th G]

To me, that appears to be a standard .265" trigger? Is it grooved? The combat or Ranger trigger is .312" wide and smooth faced.

The target hammer was a factory option.

The trigger is grooved.

 

[gmborkovic]

Yes... you should feel guilty. There, it is over.
You traded a **** for a chocolate eclair. Enjoy, shoot and clean. Repeat.
Best, Mike 2796

 

[Rapidray]

Plastic for steel works for me all the time! You did very well.

 

[Co Th G]

The revolver and stocks are very nice, but the dates are a little off. Your revolver could have shipped in 1958 (a K304,XXX, Pre-Model 15 shipped in December, 1958) and those target stocks ran from late-1949 to 1955. Problem is, as already stated, many of these targets have no serial number stamped in the right stock, so matching may not be possible.

None of that really matters, since the revolver is worth $600 plus with standard Magna stocks and the non-relieved targets should bring $200 plus today, so you have a very nice trade there!

Thanks. I plan on getting a letter for the gun, so hopefully that will tell me in what configuration it shipped from the factory.

 

[Wingmaster]

I would have traded a Glock 19 for those grips.
In other words, I think you did good.

Wingmaster

 

[alaskavett]

I really hope you asked him if he had any other old guns he would like to turn into fresh cash or plastic guns! Your new old Smith is a real prize and I can tell you many of us are jealous!
You did great on this trade for sure. Congratulations. Kyle

 

[Co Th G]

I really hope you asked him if he had any other old guns he would like to turn into fresh cash or plastic guns! Your new old Smith is a real prize and I can tell you many of us are jealous!
You did great on this trade for sure. Congratulations. Kyle

You sure bet I did ask him! He was a younger kid, late 20s and knew very little about older S&Ws. He had a listing on Armslist wanting to trade the S&W for one of the big name plastic bottom feeders. I had a lightly used G19 lying around and made him the initial offer of a straight up trade. I was amazed when he accepted. Needless to say, I closed the deal ASAP before he could find out what he really had on his hands.

I initially kinda felt like I was taking advantage of him, but my wife pointed out that he had ample opportunity, with the internet, to find out the true market value of his revolver.

 

[jackvs1]

You did well & don't feel guilty, your wife is correct.

 

[weatherby]

Why Someone would trade a hunk of Plastic for a nice Classic S&W just boggles my mind.

well I would any day

I don't get why someone would trade the S&W for the plastic though

 

[S&W SS Revolvers]

Yes sir. Totally AGREED. It will be around when that plastic is a bumper on a Camry. Nice deal..

Plastic for steel works for me all the time! You did very well.