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Smith & Wesson Pinto Revolvers

Pinto Collector
I am conducting a survey, attempting to learn more about S&W Pinto Revolvers. The history of the Pinto is quite murkey, with little prior research and historical information available. All responses will be confidential. Need the following information -
Model:
Caliber:
Serial #:
Frame Color:
Barrel Color:
Cylinder Color:
Ejector Rod Color:
Thumb Piece Color:
Sideplate Screw Color:
Grips:
Matching Serial # on Right Grip:
Smith & Wesson Factory Letter:
Comments you may wish to add:

Thank you,
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  • Laredo Lefty
    The Smith & Wesson pintos were made in various models since they were available by special order.

    All that I have seen were made with barrels and cylinders opposite the frame color, blue versus nickel. I dont think the sideplate screws were part of the treatment.
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  • Pinto Collector
    Agree, S&W Pintos were special order guns ordered, in very low quantities, by some of their distributors. There were many variations, including reverse two-tones (Nickel Frame, Blue Barrel & Cylinder); Nickel Cylinders only, and contrasting screws, ejector rods & thumb pieces. Likewise, some distributors and dealers returned new guns to S&W for custom refinishing to make them Pintos. In most instances, the S&W factory placed marks on the gun to reflect the changes. Then there are true fakes, guns refinished outside of the factory.

    Thus, the reason I am trying to document as many as possible.

    Ray
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  • rufe-snow
    I never knew that they were ever made in quantity. Remember when they came on the market during the early Viet Nam War/Bangor Punta era. All that I remember seeing were "J" frames. Though they were some kind of inside joke at the time, or aimed at increasing sales in the minority marketplace. As they dried up pretty quick, doubt that they were hot sellers.
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