K frame round butt snub U.S. legit ?

[hardknocks]

Hi all
Looks like 1961
Numbers match under barrel, rear cylinder, under ejector, bottom of grip.
I feel this is not a legit U.S. stamp.
Serial # C56662
Grips ? No numbers.
P stamp top of barrel.
R stamp right side near top screw.
S stamp right side front of trigger guard.
Any info would be appreciated.
I have been wanting a k-frame round snub but with the half moon front sight but I might have paid too much for this one. Seller may work with me if I did.
Thanks

 

[hardknocks]

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[Timb1]

Looks legitimate to me. But I am sure that there is more to the story than I know about. Hopefully an expert will be along soon with some more information.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Can't say about the stamps or stocks. But the gun was made in 1949.

 

[jpage]

Every USGI Model 10 I've seen, are stamped U.S.,midway on the backstrap. Different font is used as well.

 

[kwill1911]

That marking does not comply with Ordnance regs. I'd be very surprised if it was legit.

 

[handejector]

My gut says "Bogus".

 

[hardknocks]

Snub

If it's just a 1949 snub what is a ballpark price estimate?
I like the configuration from this era.
Came from a collector named Bill Blanch, which I don't recognize his name but what do I know.
Thanks

 

[JP@AK]

I agree with Lee. Everything you showed us screams BOGUS!

 

[RM Vivas]

1949 gun that's been faked.

Best,
RM Vivas

 

[cgt4570]

Someone most likely fitted a set of wartime Victory model square frame stocks to your round butt. To my knowledge, the factory never made round butt smooth service stocks like those.

 

[ordnanceguy]

Came from a collector named Bill Blanch, which I don't recognize his name but what do I know.

I knew Bill Blanch. He was a retired dentist who was, first and foremost, a collector of M1911 pistols since the 1960s. He had a huge collection and was extremely knowledgeable on the .45s, but would have readily conceded that S&Ws were not a collecting focus of his.

All collectors who have been in the game long enough have made a few mistakes on guns. (Me, too.) I think this one was one of his.

Regards,
Charlie

 

[hardknocks]

I knew Bill Blanch. He was a retired dentist who was, first and foremost, a collector of M1911 pistols since the 1960s. He had a huge collection and was extremely knowledgeable on the .45s, but would have readily conceded that S&Ws were not a collecting focus of his.

All collectors who have been in the game long enough have made a few mistakes on guns. (Me, too.) I think this one was one of his.

Regards,
Charlie

I have heard about his 1911 collection.
Thanks