s&w 34

[dave790]

D.O.B. for a 34-1, ser. no. M28XXX,and what does the -1 mean and what is best to protect the blueing.thanks guys Dave

 

[dave790]

D.O.B. for a 34-1, ser. no. M28XXX,and what does the -1 mean and what is best to protect the blueing.thanks guys Dave

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

1969-1971 M1-M30000

 

[H Richard]

Best way to protect the blueing is Renaissance Wax, and store it not in any holster or case. I have heard Bore Stores, (Silicon treated soft case) are very good. Many people just wipe down with gun oil. For long term storage, RIG, (Rust Inhibiting Grease)is great.

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

The -1 means your gun is built on the J-frame, as opposed to the 34 no dash and pre-34s which were I-frames. The I frame has a slightly shorter cylinder and frame window. The J-frame was created to accomodate the .38 special. About 1960, the I-frame was discontinued, and the I-frame models (30,31,32,33,34 & 35) were then built on the J-frame to save production costs.

 

[dave790]

thanks guys for all the help.
dave