FISH4BUGS
05-25-2007, 08:06 AM
I have completed the cast bullet revolver collection (yeah right) with early S&W's. The 38 is a M&P Target 6" blue made in the 30's, the 44 is a 1956 5 screw 29 6 1/2" blue (no case or tools - a true shooter), and the new 357 is a 6" blue 4 screw Model 28 made in 1959.
The 28 is an early 4 screw (marked with the Model #) and was apparently a duty gun for someone. I believe that because the grips are worn (the checkering is rounded) and the barrel blue is worn on both sides, and the cylinder edges are worn on the front. I'd give it about 97%. The grips are numbered to the gun.
I can't wait to shoot it! I have a Lyman 358156 and a 215 gr RCBS mould to try out.
The 28 is an early 4 screw (marked with the Model #) and was apparently a duty gun for someone. I believe that because the grips are worn (the checkering is rounded) and the barrel blue is worn on both sides, and the cylinder edges are worn on the front. I'd give it about 97%. The grips are numbered to the gun.
I can't wait to shoot it! I have a Lyman 358156 and a 215 gr RCBS mould to try out.