I finally found a good deal on one of my "grail" handguns, the S&W Perfected model. This is a sort of a hybrid of the hand ejector and top-break actions, having both the top T shaped latch, and the modern thumb latch on the left hand side. Both must be actuated to open the gun. The caliber is .38S&W.
I have read that 59,400 of these were produced between 1909 and 1920. This guns serial number comes in quite late at 5895X. The bore and chambers are like new, even though the finish has a few rougher areas. I really didn't like the pearl grips at first, however, they are growing on me. The pictures don't do them justice at all.
Does anyone else think a factory letter might be in order? I would still be in the gun less than $300 in total
I have read that 59,400 of these were produced between 1909 and 1920. This guns serial number comes in quite late at 5895X. The bore and chambers are like new, even though the finish has a few rougher areas. I really didn't like the pearl grips at first, however, they are growing on me. The pictures don't do them justice at all.
Does anyone else think a factory letter might be in order? I would still be in the gun less than $300 in total