S srea76 Member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 20 Reaction score 39 Jun 24, 2026 #1 Appreciate help on dating a friends model 30 he inherited.
Wiregrassguy Silver Supporter Joined Jul 30, 2012 Messages 7,877 Reaction score 13,046 City & State/Province AL Wiregrass Jun 24, 2026 #2 Nearby serials were shipping in late 1959 and early 1960.
H Hondo44 Platinum Joined Oct 3, 2007 Messages 19,843 Reaction score 22,593 City & State/Province California Jun 24, 2026 #3 It's an I frame and became the Model 30-1 in 1961 when it changed to being made on the J frame. If it wasn't yet stamped Mod 30 it would be known as the Model of 1953 NEW I Frame, 3 screw version. And referred to as a Pre-Model 30.
It's an I frame and became the Model 30-1 in 1961 when it changed to being made on the J frame. If it wasn't yet stamped Mod 30 it would be known as the Model of 1953 NEW I Frame, 3 screw version. And referred to as a Pre-Model 30.