Possible Aircrewman (PICS ADDED)

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May buddy just recently came into what I believe to be an authentic Aircrewman. It has the markings on the backstrap, SN C260XXX. He said the guy he bought it from gave him a letter with it, which I am hoping is from Roy Jinks. Is there a database where I can determine if it is real? If it is a Roy Jinks letter then I am assuming it probably is. A couple pics...
 

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Hunter:

Yes, a couple of members of the S&WCA have a Database on the AC revolvers. It includes both known legit and known illegitimate examples by serial number. However, it will be of little use unless you can post the entire serial number.

It is also worth remembering that a factory letter is not really a guarantee of authenticity. What a factory letter does is provide the factory data on a given serial number. If the serial number on a gun has been faked then all the factory letter can do is provide the details on that number. It can't tell one if the gun is legit or not, and in the world of Aircrewman revolvers there are, unfortunately, a number of fakes including some well executed examples.

My suggestion is that you post the complete serial and some additional, quality photos of the top strap markings, butt and good shots of both sides. Without those it is very difficult for anyone to say with certainty that the gun is right or wrong.

HTH.
 
whats the value on this weapon if it is determined to be real? Out of my price range being a legitimate answer....
 
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Disclaimer: I am not a USAF M-13, i.e. The Aircrewman, expert.

More experienced S&W Forum members will be along.

You might expect to show more pictures and/or answer more questions to get the fullest possible answer.

My first question to myself and the more experienced S&W Forum members is shouldn't there be AIRCREWMAN stamped on the right side of the barrel above 38 SPECIAL CTG ?

Is "Revolver, Lightweight, M 13" stamped on the top strap?

Pictures of the inside of the yoke and the frame opposite the yoke would be interesting.
 
Some of the early Aircrewman revolvers have the bug screw as seen in the first picture.
Also, the barrel right side could read Aircrewman, above the caliber marking, but there were quite a few changes during production history, according to my SC of S&W 4th and the word "Aircrewman" may have been omitted on some. The SN given is correct for the M13 as well.

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It does not appear in my database which I believe to be as complete as anyone's. From what I can see it may very well be genuine but, as Charlie points out, we need more pictures, especially of the top strap. There are quite a few variations on Aircrewman revolvers and, no, this variation would not have "Aircrewman" on the barrel.
Regards,
Kevin Williams
 
here are some more pics
 

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one more pic
 

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Did you read the information at the link? Only the earliest prototype guns with A.F. No. on the butt had barrels so marked. The 40,000 guns ordered with 'C' serial numbers do NOT have "Aircrewman" on the barrels.
 
Okay, I'm not sure what question or statement you were responding to.
Yes, I read the link info. I still don't get what point you are attempting to make.

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hunterdeneugene,

Out of curiosity do you know what is stamped on the right side of the barrel? The only pic of the right side has the barrel at an angle where I personally couldn't discern what it says. No big deal, just wondering. Thanks, hardcase60
 

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