Two Amazing Finds – Early 38 K Frame Target Revolvers
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I have 61266 square butt, and 62195 round butt. Both are 4-screw.
The round butt has period r to s conversion grips with the name and info of an Army Capt. written in pencil on the backs. I researched him. He a reservist and was over a shoreline battery in Seatle during WW1. His battalion got activated and shipped to France, but they were somewhere in the Atlantic when the war ended. They did some clean-up duty, then headed back home.
The round butt has period r to s conversion grips with the name and info of an Army Capt. written in pencil on the backs. I researched him. He a reservist and was over a shoreline battery in Seatle during WW1. His battalion got activated and shipped to France, but they were somewhere in the Atlantic when the war ended. They did some clean-up duty, then headed back home.
GSP
There should be the same serial number on the flat underside of the barrel, and on the rear face of the cylinder. They might be easier to read than the butt. You might also remove the grips, and look for markings stamped on the grip frame. There might be a <>, or 3 or 4 digits of a date, indicating a return to the service department.
If possible, a picture of the rear sight assembly, with more light, would be interesting. The gun has a very high front sight, which suggests a higher-than-normal rear sight. What is the caliber of this gun? 38 Special?
Mike Priwer
There should be the same serial number on the flat underside of the barrel, and on the rear face of the cylinder. They might be easier to read than the butt. You might also remove the grips, and look for markings stamped on the grip frame. There might be a <>, or 3 or 4 digits of a date, indicating a return to the service department.
If possible, a picture of the rear sight assembly, with more light, would be interesting. The gun has a very high front sight, which suggests a higher-than-normal rear sight. What is the caliber of this gun? 38 Special?
Mike Priwer
Post #13 contained the following information.
"A 8 3rd Model Single Shot number 4826 was completed on June 21, 1911, and shipped on June 24, 1911.
A 6" 3rd Model Single Shot number 4807 was completed on May 9, 1911, and shipped on November 11, 1915".
How were the “completion” dates discovered. It was my understanding that these date are not available,
THX Frank
"A 8 3rd Model Single Shot number 4826 was completed on June 21, 1911, and shipped on June 24, 1911.
A 6" 3rd Model Single Shot number 4807 was completed on May 9, 1911, and shipped on November 11, 1915".
How were the “completion” dates discovered. It was my understanding that these date are not available,
THX Frank
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I believe some factory foremen's production records used to pay pieceworkers are available, but don't quote my sometimes (OK, often) faulty memory on that...
...Ben
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They do show up on ebay from time to time since they were standard for five years from 1905 to 1910. Pristine pair will cost over $200, while worn sets might be found for $125. Curtis Harlow will bring any set back to life if needed. They are worth restoring since these were made with Circassian Walnut.
Thank you for that info. Even a badly wore set can be restored? That is good news as finding a super clean set could take a while.
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