Posted: 5/10/2007 10:39:21 PM EDT
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I have a Smith and Wesson Airweight 38 Special revolver that was sitting in a safe for years which needs to be identified. I have looked all over the thing to find the model number, but to no avail. This picture is of someone else's (hope they don't mind) Smith from another forum, but the one I am dealing with looks identical to this one. It is in poor condition so I just tore it down and am soaking it in CLP overnight. The serial number is, 1019xx 
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Thank you for the prompt response! I am thinking about having it refinished but am unsure if I want to get it done from the factory or from somewhere else. The top of the pistol is scraped up pretty bad to where it would need to be sanded/smoothed down as well. If not from the factory, do you have any recommendations on where I should go to have it returned to good condition? |
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These guys do absolutely beautiful work but I am not sure how much they can do with an alloy framed gun...check with them and see what they say. They are NOT cheap but they are among the best out there. www.fordsguns.com/ |
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It will behoove you to stick with S&W for refurbishing the gun, IMO. A factory refurbish always carries a lot of weight on the end as someone has to know the aftermarket guys who may have done the work. If *I* don't know the worker's reps that are involved, it may as well be Moe, Larry & Curly as far as adding value to the gun. There's no question of the S&W's shop caliber of work, IMO. My .o2 
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