In some of the pics, the trigger and hammer look blue. I'll update once in hand.
For the re-blue the revolver is stamped 2 7 1 B.
Because of its age I will be getting it lettered. I'll know 100% once in hand. This will be my first 44 special!
Possible purchase Model 1926
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In some of the pics, the trigger and hammer look blue. I'll update once in hand.
For the re-blue the revolver is stamped 2 7 1 B.
Because of its age I will be getting it lettered. I'll know 100% once in hand. This will be my first 44 special!
Well you can't go wrong with that one.
Even though it's been re-blued and not bad, but not the quality by the factory. Although a post war factory re-blue would have that pin flattened, the 271 B is completely wrong for a factory rework mark. Possibly added by a former owner in an attempt to enhance the selling price.
The factory date stamp would be on the left side front 'toe' of the grip frame. The B for blue would be in a square or diamond (although refinish code stamps vary) on the left side 'heel' of the grip frame. And a star following the butt serial #. Even into the 1970's.
This one has two dates for two separate factory reworks:
Photo credit: Rick Bowles
The grips are factory and post 1968 with nickel plated brass medallions. They may look gold to the seller but only because they have been covered with shellac or some other wood finish.
I bet you find the barrel serial # once it arrives.
Even though it's been re-blued and not bad, but not the quality by the factory. Although a post war factory re-blue would have that pin flattened, the 271 B is completely wrong for a factory rework mark. Possibly added by a former owner in an attempt to enhance the selling price.
The factory date stamp would be on the left side front 'toe' of the grip frame. The B for blue would be in a square or diamond (although refinish code stamps vary) on the left side 'heel' of the grip frame. And a star following the butt serial #. Even into the 1970's.
This one has two dates for two separate factory reworks:
Photo credit: Rick Bowles
The grips are factory and post 1968 with nickel plated brass medallions. They may look gold to the seller but only because they have been covered with shellac or some other wood finish.
I bet you find the barrel serial # once it arrives.
IIRC, there were S&W folks that would do restoration work on older S&W's and mark them in their own fashion to make sure that future owners would know that repairs had been done. I am fairly sure that David Chicoine employed this practice when he was doing this kind of work.
I don't recall what these specific markings were but that may be a possibility.
I don't recall what these specific markings were but that may be a possibility.
Look closer. The S/N in the shroud is probably just in smaller font size than you're expecting. It should be in the small recess where the ejector rod tip lives. That's where it is on my Model of '26 in the 33000 serial range. And yes, it's difficult to see - even on a nickel finished gun.
Mark
I picked it up today, and the barrel is numbered to the gun!
Hondo44's post #22 shows factory return dates, which are on the left side. Those right-side stamps are fitter's marks.
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