Panerai-127
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DWalt
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Wow - not often seen in that condition. Looks like it has been buried for awhile. I'd say it has been re-barreled, as I do not recognize the shape of that barrel as being factory. Can you provide the serial number on the butt?
Any markings under the yoke and serial number would help identify the frame. The barrel is some after market setup. It is also missing the frame lug below the recoil shield that prevents the cylinder from moving back when ejecting. A project gun at best.
I'll take a SWAG and say it's a Model 19 that has been set-up for PPC shooting.
Arik
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Looks like just surface wear. How is it mechanically?
Save that one for your next local anti-gun buy-back program.
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There is/was an S & W (Performance Center?) revolver that has this barrel style, but I can't recall which one.
How are the internals/bore/chambers? And how did it get this way? Looks as though someone dropped it in the field and left it there for months.
How are the internals/bore/chambers? And how did it get this way? Looks as though someone dropped it in the field and left it there for months.
Certainly beyond any collector value, and appearantly well below it's initial worth, your revolver has definately seen better days. Depending upon the initial investment, I would say that it's most likely...
Your next FUN project! I wouldn't be likely to bother restoring it, but it may be a great base for an "Ugly Gun" work-up. Plenty of time, a few dollars here & there, an idea or two, and see where it lands. I really like the potential there, so don't write it off as junk, just yet. If the lock work is sound & the interior of the frame isn't too beat, it's the sort of thing I'd love to tinker with. Numerich/GPW is just a few miles up the road from me, and they have lots of parts you could stuff in there if need be. Give it a shot, or give it a new home!
Your next FUN project! I wouldn't be likely to bother restoring it, but it may be a great base for an "Ugly Gun" work-up. Plenty of time, a few dollars here & there, an idea or two, and see where it lands. I really like the potential there, so don't write it off as junk, just yet. If the lock work is sound & the interior of the frame isn't too beat, it's the sort of thing I'd love to tinker with. Numerich/GPW is just a few miles up the road from me, and they have lots of parts you could stuff in there if need be. Give it a shot, or give it a new home!
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My guess is that it got left behind in one of the hurricane/flood/storm situations in recent years.
No one that owned a firearm like hat would have allowed it to get to that condition.
IMO it might clean up well enough to shoot but I would take every nut, bolt, spring, and screw apart and clean and inspect it .
No one that owned a firearm like hat would have allowed it to get to that condition.
IMO it might clean up well enough to shoot but I would take every nut, bolt, spring, and screw apart and clean and inspect it .
loeman
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Richard,
Welcome to the Forum. You've come to the very best place for knowledge, information, help and advice. But please provide some more info. Your revolver must have an interesting story behind it and the Model serial numbers would be of great help. I look forward to coming back to this thread and learning more about this "interesting" revolver.
Welcome to the Forum. You've come to the very best place for knowledge, information, help and advice. But please provide some more info. Your revolver must have an interesting story behind it and the Model serial numbers would be of great help. I look forward to coming back to this thread and learning more about this "interesting" revolver.
That is were tthe frame lug is missing as I stated above.
I pulled out an old Gil Hebard Guns catalog from the mid 1960s. It is very reminiscent of the work that Richard Shockey and Jim Clark use to do back in the day. It sure does appear to be a K frame. I dont believe it is from the 1960s due to the Magna Port. Once cleaned up, the markings on the barrel may be visible. I hope you clean it up and post clear pics. If I saw it at a show, I would stop and look. And buy.
Mike 2796
Mike 2796
LittleCooner
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If the barrel (bore) cleaned up and looks great, I would think its worth doing a "restoration" on the gun, especially if the pits are not very deep.
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Hi
Thanks for the great response
The bore is actually in very good condition
and the barrel says Smith & Wesson on one side
and S&W 357 Magnum CTG on the other
I need to get the missing frame lug and a front sight
but I think I will restore it.
Any further help on its identity would be greatly appreciated
There is no number anywhere on the gun 100% so if I need new parts
I need to identify it.
I came from my great Aunts house in the attic, I have no idea how long it has been there.
Regards
Richard
Thanks for the great response
The bore is actually in very good condition
and the barrel says Smith & Wesson on one side
and S&W 357 Magnum CTG on the other
I need to get the missing frame lug and a front sight
but I think I will restore it.
Any further help on its identity would be greatly appreciated
There is no number anywhere on the gun 100% so if I need new parts
I need to identify it.
I came from my great Aunts house in the attic, I have no idea how long it has been there.
Regards
Richard
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Double-O-Dave
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If there isn't a serial number on that piece, there is a very real problem. If you haven't already done so, please remove the grips and look on the bottom of the grip frame for the serial number. If you open the cylinder and look in the yoke recess, you should see the model number - it should say something like "Mod. 19-2". If you can provide the serial number and the model number, it would help with identifying what you have, and when it was made. Also, was that revolver burned in a (house) fire? If so, it may not be serviceable.
Best of luck,
Dave
Best of luck,
Dave
Did you take the grips and cyl. out? Side plate off? There has to be some numbers somewhere. Mike 2796
sorry.
I thought that the frame lug was machined on the frame, not lose.
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. For a long time I thought it was also.
Welcome to the forum.
Remove the grips and look on the bottom of the butt.
The serial number should be stamped there, and may have a letter prefix or include a letter.
If you post it, we can try to date the gun and model number.
If there is no serial number, big problem.
And you know why it was in hidden in the attic.
Remove the grips and look on the bottom of the butt.
The serial number should be stamped there, and may have a letter prefix or include a letter.
If you post it, we can try to date the gun and model number.
If there is no serial number, big problem.
And you know why it was in hidden in the attic.
