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[jo64ohio]

i recently traded with a friend and picked up a model 45,"post office"revolver.i was not firmiliar with the model 45 but am very happy to have been able to get it.the 45 no dash has a 4 in. barrell,98%,in box,blue finish,fixed sights,diamond magna's,serial # c 4297xx,all matching numbers,it is as nice as could be.s&w catalog says 1960.i don't know how many were made but i know they are a rare model.if anyone has more info on the model 45 i would be interested in learning.thanks curt.

 

[Jebus35745]

Hi Curt, you found a nice gun and it even has the box. Someone will chime in with details. Good to see you at Medina. Larry

 

[peyton]

 

[opoefc]

Curt, Can you post some pictures of the gun and the box. Several different boxes are known as used for these model 45s, some were labeled as a Model 10 with the 10 crossed out and 45 crayoned over the 10. Others had a label saying Model 45. Your serial number is in the range of guns actually shipped to the US Post Office Dep't. Is the back strap stamped " PO Dept ?" Ed.

 

[jo64ohio]

i am still unable to post pictures but when i am finally able to watch out because i have alot i want to share.my model 45 is not marked on backstrap,just says model 45 or crane.does anyone know how many were actually made?

 

[long colt frazier]

Great find. I have been able to snag 3 over the years but none with the box.
Congrats!
Mark

 

[jo64ohio]

weekend bump for more info.thanks.

 

[Pete 45]

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