New (to me) Smith 14-3

[Just Tripp]

Just picked this up at Ed’s in Vass. I’ve been looking for a nice old shooter, and I couldn’t pass this one up. Interesting marks (European ?) on the barrel and frame. Stocks aren’t numbered to the gun and no box but gun’s in good shape, and I can’t wait to shoot it.

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

I have owned several and seen dozens. I have Never seen one that wouldn't shoot 148 WCs in a KNOT!!

 

[Just Tripp]

I have owned several and seen dozens. I have Never seen one that wouldn't shoot 148 WCs in a KNOT!!

I’m looking forward to putting your prediction to the test. Thanks, Billy.

 

[Geezer]

Nice K frame. Yes, those are interesting markings.

 

[Just Tripp]

A question for y’all that would know : what is this nub behind the trigger? Never seen this before.

 

[John]

Single action trigger stop. Reduces trigger over travel.

 

[Combat Diver]

Those are German proof marks. S&W used to sale tons of revolvers when I was there in the late 80s. Eagle over N is the West German proof from 1946-1990. That one was proofed in 1969. Deer antler was the proof house in Ulm. Pistol more then likely but at a Rod and Gun club there and then imported on a Form 6. I'm still importing on Form 6s


CD

 

[Just Tripp]

Those are German proof marks. S&W used to sale tons of revolvers when I was there in the late 80s. Eagle over N is the West German proof from 1946-1990. That one was proofed in 1969. Deer antler was the proof house in Ulm. Pistol more then likely but at a Rod and Gun club there and then imported on a Form 6. I'm still importing on Form 6s


CD

Thank you sir. I wondered if the 69 referred to the year. It’s an interesting part of a really nice revolver.

 

[rufrdr]

I brought back a few firearms purchased at the kaserne hook, bullet, and beer club when I was there late 70s early 80s.