Just picked up a terrier m3- S&w ctg, ,6 screw , 5 shot. all matching#mSMALL Logo on left side of frame
serial 66232
Need Help with date\no finish wewr
no box
serial 66232
Need Help with date\no finish wewr
no box
need help dating a terrier
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Two-Bit hit the target squarely. My Terrier #66971 shipped 4-16-1952,
It is a 38/32, pre-model 32, improved I-Frame 1st version, 5-screw.
Another of mine, #57103 shipped likely September 1950, is a post-war transitional with six-screws.
If yours has six-screws, it is a post-war transitional reflecting many characteristics of the pre-war production, including the flat leaf mainspring. Please post a few pictures! I would love to see it, and I'm sure some other folks would as well.
Here is #57103.... (6-screw)
And here is #66971 (5-screw)
It is a 38/32, pre-model 32, improved I-Frame 1st version, 5-screw.
Another of mine, #57103 shipped likely September 1950, is a post-war transitional with six-screws.
If yours has six-screws, it is a post-war transitional reflecting many characteristics of the pre-war production, including the flat leaf mainspring. Please post a few pictures! I would love to see it, and I'm sure some other folks would as well.
Here is #57103.... (6-screw)
And here is #66971 (5-screw)
RM Vivas
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I have an NYPD Terrier that is about thirty numbers away from yours and it shipped April 1952.
Best,
RM Vivas
Best,
RM Vivas
Two-Bit hit the target squarely. My Terrier #66971 shipped 4-16-1952,
It is a 38/32, pre-model 32, improved I-Frame 1st version, 5-screw.
Another of mine, #57103 shipped likely September 1950, is a post-war transitional with six-screws.
If yours has six-screws, it is a post-war transitional reflecting many characteristics of the pre-war production, including the flat leaf mainspring. Please post a few pictures! I would love to see it, and I'm sure some other folks would as well.
Here is #57103.... (6-screw)
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And here is #66971 (5-screw)
View attachment 732916
Wow! Those are two beauties and with boxes!.
Your Terrier #66971 38/32, pre-model 32, improved I-Frame 1st version, 5-screw is actually two evolutionary steps earlier from a pre model 32:
There's the Improved I frame 2nd version, then the Model of 1953 NEW I Frame which is the pre model 32 with larger trigger guard and 1/8" longer grip frame exactly like the Model 32.
Welcome to the S&W Forum, 8shutr!
You have chosen a great place to be!
I have a Terrier somewhat close to yours, SN 57103, a bit over 1200 units away. It shipped (educated guess) September, 1950, and is a blue six-screw post-war transitional.
For better information, I suggest starting a separate thread on this gun (rather than piggybacking on this thread). You will receive more attention to your piece and with that, more information. There is a lot of knowledge among the Forum members, and I would like to see your Terrier get the attention it is due. Please include some pictures too. We love pictures here. Pictures will also help us to help you determine a value. Factory nickel plated ones are less common and command a higher price than comparable blue ones. I'm looking forward to seeing it and would enjoy attempting to help you value it.
You have chosen a great place to be!
I have a Terrier somewhat close to yours, SN 57103, a bit over 1200 units away. It shipped (educated guess) September, 1950, and is a blue six-screw post-war transitional.
For better information, I suggest starting a separate thread on this gun (rather than piggybacking on this thread). You will receive more attention to your piece and with that, more information. There is a lot of knowledge among the Forum members, and I would like to see your Terrier get the attention it is due. Please include some pictures too. We love pictures here. Pictures will also help us to help you determine a value. Factory nickel plated ones are less common and command a higher price than comparable blue ones. I'm looking forward to seeing it and would enjoy attempting to help you value it.
