Lazy Ampersand

[Buster]

This has bugged me for a while.

Is there any way to date barrels for a model 41?

Is there a definitive date when S&W stopped with the lazy ampersand and switched to the more up right symbol?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks

Art

 

[bigshep85]

Check this out

http://smith-wessonforum.com/blogs/doc44/62-ampersands-used-n-frame-revolvers-part-i.html

There is a part 2 also. Might give you some insight or at least get you headed in the right direction.