Pbyrescue
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I am the administrator for an estate and I have a couple Smiths with no model number. Can you help?
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Old_Cop
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Early 50's Chiefs Special.
Model19man
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That one was made in the early 1950's before Smith started model numbers. The revolver has no model number - it is simply called a blued Chief Special.
If you have the serial number we might be able to tell when approximately it was shipped.
If you have the serial number we might be able to tell when approximately it was shipped.
Probably 1954.
two-bit cowboy
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Welcome aboard for ol' Wyo.
S&W introduced the J-frame (Chiefs Special) in October 1950.
That's a handsome Chiefs Special. Based on others with nearby serial numbers in the database S&W likely shipped it between late 1954 and early 1955.
It's a nice, early square butt. When you remove the stocks do you see the same serial number stamped inside the right stock? For collectors that makes a difference in the price.
I'd estimate the price between $600 and $700. Does the gun come with the original box? (The serial number would be written in grease pencil on the bottom of the box.) If so add about $100.
S&W assigned model numbers in 1957. The Chiefs Special added Model 36 to its name.
An administrator will likely move your thread to the earlier forum.
S&W introduced the J-frame (Chiefs Special) in October 1950.
That's a handsome Chiefs Special. Based on others with nearby serial numbers in the database S&W likely shipped it between late 1954 and early 1955.
It's a nice, early square butt. When you remove the stocks do you see the same serial number stamped inside the right stock? For collectors that makes a difference in the price.
I'd estimate the price between $600 and $700. Does the gun come with the original box? (The serial number would be written in grease pencil on the bottom of the box.) If so add about $100.
S&W assigned model numbers in 1957. The Chiefs Special added Model 36 to its name.
An administrator will likely move your thread to the earlier forum.
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