What Model Smith Wesson
Do I have here? I'm more into Colts but came across this today. It is a 357 Magnum, 6" barrel, has checkering down the rib, and all over the top strap, adjustable sights. When I swing the cylinder out I see the numbers 66620 on the crane, and the numbers 159331 inside the extractor rod shroud.
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You need to remove the grips to show us the serial number on the bottom of the grip frame.
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I'm betting the serial number starts with an "S" .....
If there is no model number inside the cylinder yoke next to that 66620 parts number I would say this is an earlier version of what became known as the Model 27. The patridge target type front sight is kind of interesting, a ramp type is the more common type found. I guess someone liked punching paper. [;)]
Don't want to waste a post on a suggestion, but a pair of "diamond" service grips and Tyler T Grip spacer would look right and not break the bank.0 -
The number on the bottom of the grip is the same as the one inside the shroud- 159331 . Its way over on the right side and there is a S way over on the left side. 0 -
Made in 56, according to the S & W book. Talk about being rode hard and put away wet, I don't believe I have ever seen a a modern S & W revolver with so much finish wear. It looks like it's been riding in a whole bunch of holsters, continuously over the last 55 years.
EDIT #1, I would just vapor blast it with plastic beads, and have it dipped blued. It would look 100% better to my way of thinking.0 -
rufe-snow said "looks like it's been riding in a whole bunch of holsters - -"
This S&W 357 magnum (pre-model 27) is typical of a gun Bubba killed with kindness. The pictures show remains of the original finish turned to patina. It's present condition is because it was "cleaned up" with steel wool.
Someone went to a lot of work to scrub about $400 off that gun! Jim0 -
This is a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum.
Period. Full stop. That is the NAME of the gun! And was from introduction in the 1930s until they assigned model numbers in 1957.
"Pre-Model 27" for the Digital Generation, but they didn't get model numbers until the next year, 1957.
It isn't pitted, I would send it to S&W and get a factory refinish.
It would not look exactly like it did new, but pretty close.
Accurate reproduction wood grips would not be cheap (although less than originals) but would sure look nice on it.
The Patridge (black post) front sight was standard for mid and long barrels.
I had one rebarreled from 3.5 to 8.375" with a request for a red ramp front sight. It came back with a black post in a baggie, because that was standard.0 -
I'm satisfied that I'm going to have Smith Wesson reblue this revolver. I saw a set of grips on the auction side for $160 I think. That'll change the looks of it. Just for kicks I might get that letter to go along with it. 0 -
FWIW it resembles an old "trooper" model. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Knifecollector
The number on the bottom of the grip is the same as the one inside the shroud- 159331 . Its way over on the right side and there is a S way over on the left side.
And, when you swing out the cylinder, on the rear face, you should notice (reading clockwise) S 159 331.
Also, to pick nits, the SerNo will be very faintly stamped onto the inside of the ejector star. Push the ejector rod to see it (hold it at an angle to the light). Joe0 -
This is a "five-screw" version of the very first commercial .357 Magnum revolver. The hammer indicates it is post WW II. They are beatifully made and worthy of far better care than this one has seen. With the "bubba work" you won't be hurting collector value by having a quality blue job put on it. Once done you will have a fine shooting piece that should give years of service. 0
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