s&w model 39

M39

FirebirdV8 said:
I haven't been able to post much in a while, but this thread got my attention. You found a great pistol there with a documented history. That will be a great addition to a collection, especially after you get the letter.

Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you sir,

Regards
 
M39

So i have recieved the letter today from mr. Jinks but i guess im still confused,, the letter states the pistol left the factory with no engraving, however the shipping invoice from S&W says it was shipped engraved,, any help on this one?? Letter has been added to my album,,regards
 
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It appears to me that the KM Williams Co had it engraved.
 
...the letter states the pistol left the factory with no engraving....
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No, actually the letter says there is "no record" which may be an important distinction. Roy is looking at the shipping ledger, which we already have, and it does not mention the engraving. I agree it is confusing. I would recommend following up with Roy.
 
Nice that the letter has arrived that seals the deal..and will silence any nay sayers if there were any left. You have all the documentation you need. Personally I would not worry about the engraving. The invoice says it was done. It was done... and the records at S&W that Roy uses to prepare a letter just do not. Likely an over sight at the factory. Roy may shed more light on it but to me it's a moot point. The important fact is that there is in fact a pistol with S/N 000025 that left the factory just as you said. You have documentation to show that it is authentic. More than 1 document. Congratulations. That is a pistol I would love to own. Both my brother in laws father and brother were NYS Troopers. My BILs father likely or may have known Trooper Slingerland.
 
M39

I guess in the big picture its a moot point,, and doesnt really affect anything, it was more about the serial number. Your right kevin i misconstrued the phrasing of the letter,, i will tell you this its been one heck of a ride and ive learned alot!!!
 
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I have seen reference to a barrel having 9mm ctg or just 9mm, Can I ask what this means?
 
I believe that the earlier pistols were marked 9mm ctg,and later shortened to 9mm,same cartridge just different bbl marking.
 
Yes, and some barrels had a hump feed ramp and some straight,
None of the slides, barrels, mags or grips had serial numbers. Parts
were getting swapped all the time. I have a German marked 39 with
the chamber marked 9mm PARA.
 
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