Wanted info on .357

[murphydog]

Here are the extra photos from the OP.

 

[Brassbullets1]

Thanks for posting pics

 

[Brassbullets1]

Ok, now that I know what to look for the B where the ejector rod goes, has been ground away. It's very fain, ng it you can make out where the B was.

 

[Brassbullets1]

I really appreciate all the info. My friend will be happy.
What is the process getting it certified by S&W. I would assume the gun would have to be shipped to them?
Does anyone know in a rough figure what it might be worth?

 

[murphydog]

Sorry, missed the 6th photo.

 

[RKmesa]

Here's the second page of the letter for the Nickel Non RM I posted above...

I think the OP's gun will letter as a nickel Non RM based on the stamping...

 

[RKmesa]

Just making the pertinent photos a little larger...

Here are the extra photos from the OP.

 

[RKmesa]

...What is the process getting it certified by S&W. I would assume the gun would have to be shipped to them?

No need to ship the gun. In post 14 above you'll find the links to the form that needs to be filled out and sent off to the historian. They will send you a Historical Letter in return that should verify the configuration of the gun when it left the factory, the date it was shipped and where it was shipped to.

Good luck,

 

[Brassbullets1]

Thanks, I have learned alot in last 2 days. I will have now a little knowledge to add my addiction to guns, and reloading. I get addicted to anything that has a trigger!.
If anyone is a reloading nut,contact me.

 

[handejector]

Does anyone know in a rough figure what it might be worth?

It depends on how well it can be cleaned up. There is lots of rust to remove CORRECTLY and it will almost certainly benefit from hand polishing with Flitz. It really needs to be cleaned by a pro. Improper cleaning could reduce the value.

Mechanical and bore condition matters.

Then, we would need good pics to make an estimate.
It is worth several thousand $, so the $100 for a letter is a smart expenditure.
Who/where it shipped MIGHT also add significant value.

 

[Brassbullets1]

Just a update, I found a guy who is very experienced in revolvers, actually that all he works on, he was knew exactly what I had, he is going to clean that pistol. My dad can take professional pictures when its done.
I will post, my friend that owns the pistol, is going to send info, like you all suggested to S&W. THANKS TO ALL FOR THE SCHOOLING!

 

[RKmesa]

Please keep us posted as you learn more.

 

[Brassbullets1]

just a update on this revolver, we had a inspected by a gentleman, that has 40 + years on revolver repair, service ect. it was gently cleaned with a nylon brush. he said the gun had never been apart. In his estimate of inspecting this gun it had been fired maybe 200 times. when I contacted the owner , he said he had only fired it 10 or 12 times since he acquired it from his father. he had had it well over 20 yrs or more. the gunsmith said this gun is quite a find, he done his research on the serial # ect. he is in the process of sending pictures to smith for the paper work. The gunsmith said the gun was in very good mechanical, bore, timing condition,
he cleaned the gun properly not to hurt value of the gun.

if anyone would want me to email them the new pictures so they can post them, i would appreciate that.

 

[murphydog]

More photos from the OP.

 

[Brassbullets1]

thanks for posting the pics

 

[mojave30cal]

Wow, that cleaned up nicely!

 

[MarkL_01]

I really enjoyed the thread.
Thanks for posting!
-Mark

 

[mh51]

That turned out to be a diamond in the rough!!!
Wait for the historical letter and any other info that the Historical Foundation may have, and the price may climb substantially!
Your friend has a beauty there!