I recently purchased a LINB S&W 24-3. On the inside of the frame is the serial and model numbers. There are othe numbers stamped there also. It looks like a Lew Horton series that I see on Gunbroker. How can I tell if it is? Pictures for ID.
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Help needed identifying S&W 44 Special
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SPECIALS MADE FOR LEW HORTON DISTRIBUTORS BY SMITH & WESSON.
Some are also Performance Center guns. Most are listed in detail in the main catalog section or with other Performance Center guns but are accumulated here for easy reference.
• Model 10-7 Heritage Series case color 178006, 2001.
• Model PC-13: .357: 400 mfd., 170059 & 170063, 1995.
• Model 15-8: .38 Spl Product Code 149185, 2000.
• Model 15-8 Heritage Series, Case Color, 178009, 2001.
• Model 15-8 Heritage Series, Nickel, 178008, 2001.
• Model 15-9 Heritage Series, McGivern Nickel 170217, 2001.
• Model 15-9 Heritage Series, McGivern Case Color 170216, 2001.
• Model 15-9 Heritage Series, McGivern Blue 170199, 2001.
• Model 19: 75 mfd., Product Code: 100701, 1995.
• Model 24-3: 5,000 mfd., 1983-1984..
• Model 24-5: Heritage Series Blue 170185, 2001.
Nov. 1984 AEV -AFJ
Jan. 1985 AHA 0667
Jul. 1985 AHS -AHT
Nov. 1985 ALA -ALC
possible. most of the horton specials had the combat grips like yours.
Variations
• Combat Variation: Model 24-3; 1983 introduction with no barrel pin, as a Lew Horton Special: 3” barrel, round butt, red ramp front sight, micrometer adjustable rear sight with white outline. Blue finish, limited edition, supplied with special black holster. 5,000 reported as manufactured with 1000 shipped with black holster. Product code 100787. Manufactured c. 1984 - 1985. Retail was $380.00
• “Through the Line”: See “Twelve Revolvers” in the Commemorative and Specials section. Model 24-4, product code 100750, 1990.
• Heritage Series from Lew Horton: see Performance Center section.
does it have a product code on the box?
Some are also Performance Center guns. Most are listed in detail in the main catalog section or with other Performance Center guns but are accumulated here for easy reference.
• Model 10-7 Heritage Series case color 178006, 2001.
• Model PC-13: .357: 400 mfd., 170059 & 170063, 1995.
• Model 15-8: .38 Spl Product Code 149185, 2000.
• Model 15-8 Heritage Series, Case Color, 178009, 2001.
• Model 15-8 Heritage Series, Nickel, 178008, 2001.
• Model 15-9 Heritage Series, McGivern Nickel 170217, 2001.
• Model 15-9 Heritage Series, McGivern Case Color 170216, 2001.
• Model 15-9 Heritage Series, McGivern Blue 170199, 2001.
• Model 19: 75 mfd., Product Code: 100701, 1995.
• Model 24-3: 5,000 mfd., 1983-1984..
• Model 24-5: Heritage Series Blue 170185, 2001.
Nov. 1984 AEV -AFJ
Jan. 1985 AHA 0667
Jul. 1985 AHS -AHT
Nov. 1985 ALA -ALC
possible. most of the horton specials had the combat grips like yours.
Variations
• Combat Variation: Model 24-3; 1983 introduction with no barrel pin, as a Lew Horton Special: 3” barrel, round butt, red ramp front sight, micrometer adjustable rear sight with white outline. Blue finish, limited edition, supplied with special black holster. 5,000 reported as manufactured with 1000 shipped with black holster. Product code 100787. Manufactured c. 1984 - 1985. Retail was $380.00
• “Through the Line”: See “Twelve Revolvers” in the Commemorative and Specials section. Model 24-4, product code 100750, 1990.
• Heritage Series from Lew Horton: see Performance Center section.
does it have a product code on the box?
and that is a sick wheelie. good grab!
Looks like a very good purchase! I hope you got it at the right price it is a beauty
Yes sir. Thank you the inf. So it a Horton?
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That number 57934 on the crane arm …. I am not sure but I didn’t think they put any numbers (model, serial, etc.) on a removable part like that crane arm . (??).
But I am probably wrong.
But I am probably wrong.
Great little gun! I’ve got one and came with black leather holster, was Skeeter Skeleton edition! Came with finger groove combat grips, red ramp front and white outline rear sights 3 inch barrel. Gun was made about 1985. That one looks a lot like it.
What a beauty !
I love 44 Special
Congrats !
I love 44 Special
Congrats !
