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s&w model 12
marcus396
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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
Comments
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.
Neal
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.
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