s&w model 12
got model 12 38 spcl with alum frame steel cylinder and bbl no model stamp inside crane, serial # on frame bottom of grip c406xxx which dates it to 1958-59. my question is , does this make it a model 12-1 or a pre model 12 ( M&P airweight) or a transition, 2" bbl; 6 shot and diamond checkered walnut squarebutt grips numbered to gun. 31st edition of blue book gun values only list model 12 and m&p airweight. m&p airweight made 1951-57. makes a difference in value model 12 98% 450 and 98% 950( m&p airweight) thanks for any help CORRECTION serial is C406xxx i have thread also on s&w airweight for more info just puzzles me but from my measurments bbl closer to 1 7/8" very faint ring around cylinder , i am at deer camp right now and will get pics up soon as i get back thanks very much guys http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr19/marcus396/fi10.jpg
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I think it is "None of the above".
Based on the information you have given, I believe that you have an all steel M&P (postwar) made in 1948. I believe that because the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Supica & Nahas indicates that production of the M&P Airweight began at around C223999.
It might be best if you could post several high quality photos showing all parts of your revolver.
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please see above link and corrections to serial number i was off by 1 digit lol should be c406xxx big difference and there is link to pic 0 -
It is an M&P.
It has an aluminum frame.
Therefore it is a Military & Police Airweight.
Maybe from right before they started stamping model numbers.
I always liked the fine old names instead of the flavorless numbers anyhow.0
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