What is this exactly and is it worth picking up?
Please help identify - model 63 2”?
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Looks like an older kit gun which has been hard-chromed.
Assuming it is what it appears to be it is a round butt, 2", target sight J-frame with pinned barrel. They are pretty rare. It should have an M serial number though. It doesn't. Pre-Model 53 22/32 kit gun maybe? Damned if I know. I am confident our resident J-frame expert will jump in with actual, solid information.
THE PILGRIM
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I concur with BlackAgnes. That would be a fun gun to own; I'd take home.
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He'll take $600. Worth it? It's not in the best shape. Has some slight pitting around the S&W stamp. Definite signs of age and wear.
OrlontheBrave
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You know, funnily enough I saw someone scoop up a similar looking model at McBride's this week. The cylinder on that model wouldn't spin freely, either. Looked gummed up or damaged. I can't comment on the rarity of the model, but if it's the same gun and the cylinder is any indication it will also need some internal work done, a thorough cleaning at a minimum.
It's not a stainless 63. As said above an older 34 or pre 34 that has been refinished over pitting. $600 is too high in my opinion.
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Thanks guys. I passed on it.
A nickel Model 1953 .22/32 Kit gun with a 4 digit serial. The nickel finish looks original to me, just needs some polish. I'd think again about buying it. It has obvious wear, so make an offer. Even at $600, I don't think you'd go wrong.
Jackcpat
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Looks to be a hard chrome Improved I-frame kit gun, probably from around 1954. Nice looking handgun
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Ya not knowing much at all about it I went ahead and passed on it. Hopefully I didn't miss out on some super rare and valuable gun.
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Do you still have the serial number for the gun?
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Whatever is in those pictures.
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Serial number is on the bottom of the grip frame. The number on the yoke cut is just a soft fitting assembly number.
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It's not my gun. Only got those pics from the seller.
Just me, but I would look for a better specimen if you like to have a keeper. I have those in Blue, Nickel, and SS. Wonderful revolvers but that one doesn't look like Nickel to me, not even faded Nickel. Definitely not a 63.
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