Looking for a s&w revolver produced in year 1972

[ParadiseRoad]

...link below may help...

1972 serial site:smith-wessonforum.com - Google Search

 

[swkohnle08]

I too am looking for a birth year gun. 1959 for me.


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[EricR]

Stunning 27 fellow GA shooter. I'm 1960 but as I said I'm content to "hunt" as long as I can.

 

[colt_saa]

I looked at what I have and there are plenty of 1971s and several 1973s (including some spectacular commemoratives). I only have one 1972 Smith and Wesson. . . but it is a good one

Model 50 Chief's Special Target.

I guess we can not call this representative of the early seventies since there were so few of them produced.

 

[microtough]

My homework starts today; got a copy from Amazon, same day delivery.

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[Twiki357]

I hope you have better luck than I have had. Try a birth year of 1942. I finally got a [likely] 1942 Victory. But it is in such bad condition (Not disclosed by the Gunbroker seller) that it is barely useable as a paper weight.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

I hope you have better luck than I have had. Try a birth year of 1942.

Thanks for the words of encouragement, I was about to believe my birth year (1943) would be a cap and ball.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[MN2944]

Good luck. It took me 30 years to finally get my birth year 1951 model but it was well worth the wait. My your quest be fruitful


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Holy smokes! What the heck were you looking for that took that long to find?

 

[dscampbell]

Looking for a s&w revolver produced in year 1972

Holy smokes! What the heck were you looking for that took that long to find?

This jewel

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[cmansguns]

For Ole Joe Clark and Twiki357, since I am waaaaay younger than you old timers I have stumbled on just what you both need.

S&W Victory (like yours.....ugly, ungainly, wrong grips, missing the lanyard swivel and pin, Black Magic finish), but...US Navy and April to Dec 1942 all the way!

Ithaca 1911A1, all correct, 1943 per research.

Unfortunately I am birth year 1945 so like you guys...relegated to probably WWII, but I am still on the lookout for a Registered Magnum that one of the S&W craftsman made during his spare time in between cranking out Victories and those sub machine guns.....and factory guys just forgot to register it in the logs.

PS: My Victory I believe was dropped overboard on a North Atlantic convoy run, and recovered years later when Ballard found the Titanic...at least from the finish condition...but sheesh...she still puts them in the black if you do your part

Sorry for the highjack OP, glad you snagged a SCSW 4th..you will quickly find that you cannot turn a single page without jotting down whatever you see on that page and "starting" your wish list. You will probably quickly forget the birth year and start sliding down the S&W slippery slope known as "collecting".

 

[microtough]

Came across a no dash model 67, year 1972. Over all condition's pretty good, comes with original grip, has turn line but quite light, clean barrel, locks tight . But there are "black spots" around hammer area, also on top of the barrel; as seen in the last photo, the owner obviously used the wrong tool to open the side plate for some reason and the screws are kind of ruined.

Anyway I decided to take it and will try to put some recovery effort on it. Question is that, will some polishing good enough to remove the "black spot" or should I send it to s&w; where can I find the OEM replacement screw? [edit] ok, Numrich Gun Parts has everything

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[two-bit cowboy]

I looked at what I have and there are plenty of 1971s and several 1973s (including some spectacular commemoratives). I only have one 1972 Smith and Wesson. . . but it is a good one

Model 50 Chief's Special Target.

I guess we can not call this representative of the early seventies since there were so few of them produced.

I, too, seek a '72 -- a Chiefs Special -- the year I joined the 'Force.

I nearly spilled my coffee when I saw this!!

 

[murphydog]

Came across a no dash model 67, year 1972. Over all condition's pretty good, comes with original grip, has turn line but quite light, clean barrel, locks tight . But there are "black spots" around hammer area, also on top of the barrel; as seen in the last photo, the owner obviously used the wrong tool to open the side plate for some reason and the screws are kind of ruined.

Anyway I decided to take it and will try to put some recovery effort on it. Question is that, will some polishing good enough to remove the "black spot" or should I send it to s&w; where can I find the OEM replacement screw? [edit] ok, Numrich Gun Parts has everything

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Well, that was a short search - it took several years (?!) of not particularly intensive searching to find one near my birth year.

There is no harm in trying to get the black marks out of the metal. Start with a light abrasive and pressure; you may get the black out but there may be underlying pitting.

If the forwardmost side plate screw needs replacing (the "yoke retention" screw), be forewarned that is fitted so the cylinder assembly opens and closes smoothly and doesn't fall out of the gun with action open and muzzle down, so if you buy a new one it may need minor filing. Also, the one under the stock panel has a flat head to clear the wood.

Enjoy!

 

[microtough]

Thanks for all the great tips! The searching is not done yet, I haven't found the perfect ONE yet…


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[H Richard]

Suggestions from my list of revolvers with 72 dates. 25-2 with s/n N627xx dates to Oct. 72 ship date. J Frame Mod 40 s/n L137x shipped June 72. Keep in mind S&W did not always ship in s/n order. (No, I don't wish to sell either of these).

 

[microtough]

Ok, some updates here. Ended up sent my model 67 no dash to S & W, people over there did some great job and made it feels like new. Took it to the range yesterday and put some rounds through it. Picture #3 shows the target after 50 rounds at 10 yards. I love this gun!

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[CajunBass]

I've sort of informally looked for a "birth year," 1952, gun for years. I've had 51's and 53's, but the only 52 I've ever seen was a Terrier in 38 S&W. I knew it was a '52, because it came with a factory letter.

I passed on it because it was chambered in 38 S&W, not 38 Special. I figured something else would come along. It hasn't yet.

My advice, when you find what you're looking for, don't hesitate.

 

[chiefdave]

Came across a no dash model 67, year 1972. Over all condition's pretty good, comes with original grip, has turn line but quite light, clean barrel, locks tight . But there are "black spots" around hammer area, also on top of the barrel; as seen in the last photo, the owner obviously used the wrong tool to open the side plate for some reason and the screws are kind of ruined.

Anyway I decided to take it and will try to put some recovery effort on it. Question is that, will some polishing good enough to remove the "black spot" or should I send it to s&w; where can I find the OEM replacement screw? [edit] ok, Numrich Gun Parts has everything



I was going to suggest you find a 67ND since 1972 was the first year for that model too. Don't catch the fever like me though. I'm a sucker for anything made in 1948.

 

[RSBH44]

Came across a no dash model 67, year 1972. Over all condition's pretty good, comes with original grip, has turn line but quite light, clean barrel, locks tight . But there are "black spots" around hammer area, also on top of the barrel; as seen in the last photo, the owner obviously used the wrong tool to open the side plate for some reason and the screws are kind of ruined.

Anyway I decided to take it and will try to put some recovery effort on it. Question is that, will some polishing good enough to remove the "black spot" or should I send it to s&w; where can I find the OEM replacement screw? [edit] ok, Numrich Gun Parts has everything

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Excellent first choice to scratch that itch until you find "The one"
These are great shooters as you have already found out. I love mine. Enjoy it while you continue your search.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Need help to select a s&w revolver model that was produced in year 1972, which's my birth year. I want to have a classic revolver that has the same age as me and will keep it with me. Thanks!

1972???? Geezus boy-I've got hemorrhoids older than that