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James K · January 25, 2013, 10:55 PM

565xxx would be after 472xxx, but the late 1920's early 1930's would be about right.

That gun has the old type hammer block which was not reliable, so many folks suggest carrying it with an empty chamber under the hammer.

Jim

January 25, 2013, 10:55 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	565xxx would be after 472xxx, but the late 1920's early 1930's would be about right. That gun has the old type hammer block which was not reliable, so many folks suggest carrying it with an empty chamber under the hammer. Jim