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Did they make the pre 14 in nickel?
What should the serial number of the nickel look like.
When did they change from single to double action or was it a choice.
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Yes, but they're uncommon. They command a premium if they're genuine.
There's no difference in the serial number. However, be warned that many older S&Ws have been refinished. A factory nickel revolver of this vintage should have a color case hammer and trigger, matte black finish on the rear sight and sight base, a blued ejector star, and the pawls on the ejector star will be natural metal. Nickel finish on any of these items is a surefire indication of a refinish.
Single-action-only was optional and somewhat uncommon.