Smith and Wesson .357 magnum
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Welcome to the forum. You might want to move this to the 1896-1961 area. I am guessing this is a Model 27 - it's sort of hard to tell with only one picture. If you open up the yoke, do you see anything on the frame that says something like "MOD 27"?
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Quite a first post! It appears to be a pre-WW II Reigstered Magnum, not quite an antique but a sought after gun.
Can you give the serial number from the bottom of the grip frame, and the REG number from the frame under the barrel? What is the barrel length, muzzle to cylinder face?
Can you give the serial number from the bottom of the grip frame, and the REG number from the frame under the barrel? What is the barrel length, muzzle to cylinder face?
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I do not believe the picture shows a Model 27.
Upon enlarging, I can see that the rear sight is of the type used on the ".357" Magnum model.
Whether it is a Registered or Non-Registered is not clear without knowing if it has the "REG" number on the frame beneath the lunette behind the crane, visible when the cylinder is open. My guess is that it is a Registered Magnum, but that part is just a guess. To me, at this angle, and in that photo, something about the hammer is nagging me, but not sure exactly what seems "off" about it - perhaps my eyes are playing tricks on me.
When enlarging the picture, I can see visible pins in the frame, which are polished to the point of being invisible on Model 27s, but not on Pre-War Magnums.
In addition, although the angle of the photo may cause a distortion, I think the front sight base appears to be set back from the end of the barrel in the manner of the Pre-War Magnums.
So, my guess is Registered Magnum, with King Red Post on King Ramp base, but without better pictures, it is hard to say for sure.
EDIT: The pictures in posts 4-7 appeared just as I hit send. It is obvious now that it is a Registered Magnum. My only question is, "why didn't I find anything like that in the wall of any grandparent?"
Great find. Good luck. Just out of curiosity, how did you know where to look? Most people just don't start tearing into walls looking for things when a relative passes away. . . .
Upon enlarging, I can see that the rear sight is of the type used on the ".357" Magnum model.
Whether it is a Registered or Non-Registered is not clear without knowing if it has the "REG" number on the frame beneath the lunette behind the crane, visible when the cylinder is open. My guess is that it is a Registered Magnum, but that part is just a guess. To me, at this angle, and in that photo, something about the hammer is nagging me, but not sure exactly what seems "off" about it - perhaps my eyes are playing tricks on me.
When enlarging the picture, I can see visible pins in the frame, which are polished to the point of being invisible on Model 27s, but not on Pre-War Magnums.
In addition, although the angle of the photo may cause a distortion, I think the front sight base appears to be set back from the end of the barrel in the manner of the Pre-War Magnums.
So, my guess is Registered Magnum, with King Red Post on King Ramp base, but without better pictures, it is hard to say for sure.
EDIT: The pictures in posts 4-7 appeared just as I hit send. It is obvious now that it is a Registered Magnum. My only question is, "why didn't I find anything like that in the wall of any grandparent?"
Great find. Good luck. Just out of curiosity, how did you know where to look? Most people just don't start tearing into walls looking for things when a relative passes away. . . .
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It also appears to have a King hammer and sights and those plastic Murad grips that we consider hideous now, but were popular back in the day. Congratulations on a great find!
I bet we will now.
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Kevin:
Thanks for the help diagnosing my "issue" with the hammer not looking quite correct. Good catch!
Best regards,
Shawn
Thanks for the help diagnosing my "issue" with the hammer not looking quite correct. Good catch!
Best regards,
Shawn
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This is just incredible! Are we sure this is
not a joke? A long time ago I pasted a photo
of a K-32 like new that I found in a gas station
for $400. What I did not say was that it was
in 1970!
not a joke? A long time ago I pasted a photo
of a K-32 like new that I found in a gas station
for $400. What I did not say was that it was
in 1970!
