A local auction has this Aircrewman and several others but this one is only USAF marked, sn c283807 diamond grips P proof marke rates 95% no pouch, I noticed the grips has S&W medallion and was looking for USAF medallion, the 3 other model 13 are US marked, later S/N and a supposed pre model 13, which would be the pre model 12 with alum frame and cylinder, similar to my pre model 12. Marked revolver lightweight M13 all of them, no 2 C401708 98% US marked No 3. C402022 90% US marked No 4. C 402720 95% US marked. Pre model 13 ( pre model 12?) 2" airweight flat latch 5 screw diamond grips C237317 same as aircrewman but with out markings. On the USAF model, if the grip serial numbers match rest of gun, then I will consider this for a purchase, but the medallion grips send a red flag to me, please feel free to fill me on of legitimacy of these. Thanks Marc
was there a cut off s/n that the medallions were changed from S&W to USAF , also, there are extra model13 aircrewman parts available, cylinders, triggers, hammers and two sets of grips , this gentleman was a Retired USAF Colonel and this was from his personal estate,
seems like aircrewman 1948-52 US marked 1957 and pre model 13 ( model 12?) 1953 . why would pre model s/n date post date a dated aircrewman? red flag no 2?
was there a cut off s/n that the medallions were changed from S&W to USAF , also, there are extra model13 aircrewman parts available, cylinders, triggers, hammers and two sets of grips , this gentleman was a Retired USAF Colonel and this was from his personal estate,
seems like aircrewman 1948-52 US marked 1957 and pre model 13 ( model 12?) 1953 . why would pre model s/n date post date a dated aircrewman? red flag no 2?
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