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[RMS272829]

I have an older S&W Hand Ejector in 22RF, maybe a combat masterpiece. Does the 11 53 on the frame mean a Nov 1953 build date. The characters on the yoke don't match any other characters I have seen.
Some Pictures:

 

[Llance]

The 11-53 would indicate it has been back to the mothership in November of 1953 for some kind of repair or service.

 

[Narragansett]

Without seeing the other side and the gun a little better, you look to have a pre model 18 masterpiece. No doubt 5 screw configuration. Should be 1953

Got some better pictures?

The grips do not look to be original, and neither is the Ace trigger shoe. The number on the bottom of the butt, barrel, cylinder and back of the star extractor should all match

 

[JP@AK]

It probably went back within a few months after it shipped originally. I show .22 Combat Masterpiece # K171435 shipping in February, 1953.

As Narragansett noted, the stocks and the trigger shoe are not original.

 

[wetdog]

Can you post a pic of the entire bottom of the grip frame where the 11 53 is , it may show some other stampings . Also are there any parts with a small diamond stamp. These could help find out what may have been done.

 

[RMS272829]

Here are some more pictures

For picture 8641 does the curve in the rear sight ramp out correct?

 

[Narragansett]

Saw something bad! A Craftsman screwdriver. On your way to getting bunged up screws. Tapered screwdrivers put the torque at the top of the screw, Hollow ground put the torque at the base of the screw.

Need Hollow ground screwdrivers. Just an observation

 

[RMS272829]

The screw securing the grips was already messed up so the Craftsman was good the other screws were done with my Chapman bit set.

 

[wetdog]

Is there a number stamped on the bottom of the rear sight ? If so does it match the serial # or the number in the yoke ?

 

[RMS272829]

there was no marking/stampings on the bottom of the rear sight. The bottom of the frame, the bottom of the barrel and the backside of the ejector plate all had the same number stamped into them. The yoke and the mating part of the frame had the same number stamped into them. This number is different than the other stamped number.

 

[cgt4570]

I didn't see it mentioned above, but unfortunately, the stocks on your "pre-18" are much newer than the revolver. It should have diamond grips.

 

[wetdog]

Post 3 (Pete) and post 4 (Jack) have it figured out. My confusion was on the return date stamp being there so close to when it may have shipped.

 

[RMS272829]

the grips have a KT357 stamped on the right one. I figure the grips came form a K frame 357 Magnum.

 

[Hondo44]

The grips are not from another gun w/o a serial #. They were purchased new after market with that KT357 application code.