Ric
Member
I am looking for info on a Smith & Wesson a friend of mine just bought.
Model 56-3 Ser.# 29XXX
4 in barrel (heavy, not tapered or underlugged)
Hammer mounted firing pin
Full length ejector rod (no shroud)
cylinder lock up at end of ejector rod
old style cylinder release
Fixed sights
He was told it was made in the '70's
Sweetest trigger I've seen since my '78 Colt
Also has E-12 stamped on the inside of the crane above the Ser # (is this a rework maybe?)
Thanks in advance for the help, I appreciate it.
Model 56-3 Ser.# 29XXX
4 in barrel (heavy, not tapered or underlugged)
Hammer mounted firing pin
Full length ejector rod (no shroud)
cylinder lock up at end of ejector rod
old style cylinder release
Fixed sights
He was told it was made in the '70's
Sweetest trigger I've seen since my '78 Colt
Also has E-12 stamped on the inside of the crane above the Ser # (is this a rework maybe?)
Thanks in advance for the help, I appreciate it.