Finally an I frame snubbie!

[45NUTT]

I was a vendor at a local gun show this weekend and sold some firearms and bought some, although none of my leather work sold. I found a post WWIII (I think) Terrier in good shape along with some early K frame grips in very good shape sans medallions. I want a 32 S&W Long, but nothing wrong with the 5 shot 38 S&W either.

 

[Jerry in SC]

Great looking Terrier, nice catch!

 

[Gun Relics]

The quick way to date these when you're in the field is the four line address. The order was given in 1948. I don't have an I frame database but it was likely made in the early 1950's.

 

[JH1951]

Nice Terrier!
It appears to be a 5-screw post-war Improved I-frame 1st version. I have two that bracket your SN. My guess for a shipping date would be late 1952 or possibly into 1953. A factory letter will be the only way to get a concrete answer about the shipping date.
I think you will find it to be a pleasant revolver to shoot. The .38 S&W is much easier on the wrist than is a .38 Special (IMHO, anyway).

 

[Tom K]

I was a vendor at a local gun show this weekend and sold some firearms and bought some, although none of my leather work sold. I found a post WWIII (I think) Terrier in good shape along with some early K frame grips in very good shape sans medallions. I want a 32 S&W Long, but nothing wrong with the 5 shot 38 S&W either.

Ummm.... I had a history teacher in college who did consider several conflicts prior to 1914 as "World Wars".

 

[45NUTT]

Ummm.... I had a history teacher in college who did consider several conflicts prior to 1914 as "World Wars".

Indeed Sir! I'm just using the common vernacular to differentiate the last War to end all Wars from the previous one.