I think older traders told me the hammers and triggers both were originally case hardened/colored. If they were blued, or nickel (egads chromed!) that it was a sign of a refinish. What say ye?
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On old S&W revolvers….
- WB, 2026-08-07, 14:05
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Model 1905
- Jim Taylor, 2026-08-07, 16:12
- A true beauty. (nm) - SPB, 2026-08-07, 17:58
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I bought one of the first 500 S&Was. It has a case
- Darryl T., 2026-08-07, 15:43
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I once ordered a new stainless Encore, came spotted w/rust
- WB, 2026-08-10, 08:16
- hahaha nothing is rust proof (nm) - jthomson, 2026-08-10, 13:06
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I once ordered a new stainless Encore, came spotted w/rust
- WB, 2026-08-10, 08:16
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Model 1905
- Jim Taylor, 2026-08-07, 16:12