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shaw1974 · March 22, 2013, 11:43 PM

I have an old S&W 357 magnum revolver I am having a little trouble identifying. It is one that I inherited from my dad, who was in law enforcement and collected guns since the 70's. Both the frame, under the cylinder, and on the cylinder itself have the number 5050 listed. On the frame there appears to be letters preceding the number 5050, but cannot definitively make out what they are (see pics). Serial number stamped on the butt of the gun is S81XXX.

Have considered writing for a letter from S&W, but would like some input to see if it is warranted. Not sure if this is a rare model, registered version, or even a strange fake of some type. Due to size restrictions, I've attached a link to my dropbox folder that shows pics of the revolver. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

https://www.dropbox.com/l/lN5EvZzOWebm4Qqh8VOpKd

March 22, 2013, 11:43 PM	#1
shaw1974 Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 8	S&W Identification Help I have an old S&W 357 magnum revolver I am having a little trouble identifying. It is one that I inherited from my dad, who was in law enforcement and collected guns since the 70's. Both the frame, under the cylinder, and on the cylinder itself have the number 5050 listed. On the frame there appears to be letters preceding the number 5050, but cannot definitively make out what they are (see pics). Serial number stamped on the butt of the gun is S81XXX. Have considered writing for a letter from S&W, but would like some input to see if it is warranted. Not sure if this is a rare model, registered version, or even a strange fake of some type. Due to size restrictions, I've attached a link to my dropbox folder that shows pics of the revolver. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!! https://www.dropbox.com/l/lN5EvZzOWebm4Qqh8VOpKd