the only things needed for protection (age help)

[trickyrickster]

these are my two s&w safety hammerless in .32 cal.

the nickle one is sn1548**
the blue one is sn1608**
any ideas on shipping dates or d.o.m.? thanks, rick

 

[trickyrickster]

these are my two s&w safety hammerless in .32 cal.

the nickle one is sn1548**
the blue one is sn1608**
any ideas on shipping dates or d.o.m.? thanks, rick

 

[Chris K]

I have serial # 200XXX, and the guys here have fixed it to around 1912------somebody will be along with a more specific and earlier date!

 

[1891SingleShot]

Here's my 6" .32 Safety Hammerless, serial # 157,5XX. Factory letter states it was shipped in January of 1908, so I would guess yours were manufactured at around the same time. I know the photo isn't the best, but I'm still trying to figure out this picture taking stuff.

 

[trickyrickster]

was yours lettered w/ the pearl grips. there was a debate as to wether these were factory or not. no emblem, medallion, but some say early ones didn't have them. thanks, rick

 

[1891SingleShot]

No, it lettered with hard rubber grips. It also has a star after the serial number to indicate it was sent back for factory work. I'm guessing it was probably re-nickeled and am thinking that maybe that is when the pearl grips were added.