Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation

[tinkerunique]

Quite a few years ago, I got a Manufacture date + the person that bought it - a #2 HE .44 Spl w/ 6.5" barrel and adjustable rear sight. My Dad bought it ( I believe) from the original purchasers widow, and it was "handed down" to me. I have lost that piece of paper and would like to know if I can get a "reprint" or whatever, to pass it on to my granddaughter. She shoots AND has an old photo of Dad with "Smitty" in a cross-draw holster, his '03-A3 slung over his shoulder and a 4 x 4 Mule Deer in front of him. Also is a picture of me on my horse, Western holster w/ "Smitty, an SMLE slung over my shoulder, and a 3 x 4 mule deer behind me, tied down behind the saddle. We hope to add a picture of her in the near future after she gets her Hunters Safety Class. Question is, if I send the serial numbers (2), could I get a manufacture date and the man in Sacramento, CA that bought this handgun, for her. I can send pictures of the gun if needed.

 

[Doc44]

tinkerunique...I sent you a private message to help with your request.

Bill

 

[LOBO]

What is the searchable year range that is available now?

 

[Doc44]

1930-1941...soon to be expanded to 1927.

Bill

 

[LOBO]

1930-1941...soon to be expanded to 1927.

Bill

Thank you sir.

 

[model3sw]

Sheryl, My membership donation is on the way. Thank you. Sal

 

[model3sw]

Sheryl, Sent a check out yesterday. Hope all is well.

 

[model3sw]

NEW MAILING ADDRESS per Ken Cheely

I sent my membership donation awhile back. Ken contacted me yesterday. He advised the new and correct address to send membership donation is:

SWHF
PO Box 1494
Great Bend, KS 67530


Ken explained that while they still get mail from the old address, any communication sent to the old PO box is delayed.

 

[jack2]

I send my check last week...they already found 6 new documents on my Registered Magnums.....LTC Mark Rendina

 

[LOBO]

Regarding the searchable years, are there any plans to go forward date-wise at some point?

 

[Doc44]

Phase II of the records preservation project will start with post-WW II invoices and move forward. This phase should begin in the first quarter of 2016. The post-war records are only invoices with no correspondence.

Bill

 

[AlanDavid]

Will the years prior to 1927 be covered at some point?

Regards

AlanD
Sydney

 

[Doc44]

Alan...We should have the records to 1920 completed sometime in the first quarter 2016. This will complete all of the correspondence, invoices, etc. kept in boxes at the Museum of Springfield History. Phase II will begin after that and will focus on the invoices from 1946 to 1948.

Bill Cross

 

[AlanDavid]

Thanks Bill

I assume that the years of '42, '43, '44 and '45 are not being copied as there was very little going on other than military contracts?

Regards

Alan David
Sydney

 

[Doc44]

Alan...You are correct.

Bill

 

[SteveStark]

Letter of Authenticity - Roy Jinks

Need to have two S&W pistols authenticated. Found form on the Internet for mailing $75 to Mr. Roy Jinks but don't know if the form is current or if Mr. Jinks is still in business. Can you verify please?

Thank you.

 

[wordsmith]

The info you found is correct and Mr. Jinks is very much still in business.

David

Need to have two S&W pistols authenticated. Found form on the Internet for mailing $75 to Mr. Roy Jinks but don't know if the form is current or if Mr. Jinks is still in business. Can you verify please?

Thank you.

 

[SteveStark]

Thank you.

 

[jhnttrpp]

I sent my check off about a week ago. I'm excited to be a part of this and can hardly wait to get my card. Did I notice an older message about "badges". Are there any left or are there more being made?

 

[Doc44]

Badges can be ordered from Sheryl Cheely. You should contact her after you receive your membership information.

Bill Cross