Smith and wesson 63484?
Saw a smith a wesson revolver today at a local pawn shop. The finish was nickel, 38 special caliber, bone/stag grips, and the barrel length was 2 inches or maybe less. The serial number was on the underside of the barrel and on the inside of the cylinder it was marked 63484.
I assume this is a model 63 but does the 484 have any signifigance? Also the inside (where the serial number is) was not nickel plated. Asking price was $299.
I assume this is a model 63 but does the 484 have any signifigance? Also the inside (where the serial number is) was not nickel plated. Asking price was $299.
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I don't believe the revolver you were looking at was one of the modern stainless steel S & W's with the "6" prefix serial number.
The older Military & Police, (pre Model 10's) revolvers were serial numbered in that fashion, with numbers on the barrel and cylinder. The revolver you were looking out was probably one of those. If the hammer and trigger were nickel plated the finish isn't factory original.0 -
I don't think we have enough information to tell exactly what the gun is. Photos would be a big help.
The only thing for sure is that it is not a Model 63, which is a .22 pistol. The lack of "MOD" on the side of the frame tells us it was made before model numbers were assigned, only names were used. Stamping the serial number on the barrel & inside of the frame stopped in the 1950's.
Nickel guns were not polished in the inside of the frame & yoke, but it should still have plating there.
It would help if we knew if it is a 5 or 6 shot. Might be a Chiefs Special, but that's just a guess. Lot's of other possibilities.
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Ok. I will try to get some pics tomorrow at lunch. 0
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