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Today I picked up my new shooter. A 1917 model 1937 Brazilian Contract .45 revolver with over a dozen full moon clips. In 1937 S&W made around 25,000 1917s for Brazil, serial range is reportedly 181983-207043. In 1946, there was a second group of Brazilian 1917s, SN 166,000 to 175,150 and 207,196 to 209,878. With the serial # 2031XX, it would look like one of the first group.
Saw this advertised on another board and after dealer fees, I've got a little over $300 in it. This gun has "been in the wars" as it were, but I've been wanting a bigger Smith wheelgun than my .22. Bore is in surprisingly good condition. Any recommendations on where I can find some replacement grips? Vintage would be nice, but modern copies would probably be cheaper. As I understand it, smooth or checkered Magnas would be period for the gun.
Saw this advertised on another board and after dealer fees, I've got a little over $300 in it. This gun has "been in the wars" as it were, but I've been wanting a bigger Smith wheelgun than my .22. Bore is in surprisingly good condition. Any recommendations on where I can find some replacement grips? Vintage would be nice, but modern copies would probably be cheaper. As I understand it, smooth or checkered Magnas would be period for the gun.
