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Double stamped frame? M34

758 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  JB in SC 
#1 · (Edited)
Hey folks,

Just noticed that one of the 34 is double stamped. Mod 34 and Mod 51 :confused:

Was that a common practice?
Serial is M64xxx





Thanks,
Mike
 
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What I see in the mod 34 stamping has a period after the MOD instead of the dash as seen in the mod 51 stamping. I don't remember seeing a period before. I wonder if it was a mod 51 and was converted to a model 34. The mod 34 stamping looks factory, but.............

I bet if you post this at the smithandwessonforum.com someone there would have the answer.
 
#4 · (Edited)
Not so common but it did happen, as did actual mistakes in stamping info there. Just a frame that was initially meant to be a 51, and then sent on to to built as a 34-the model in greater demand. Smith didn't let anything go to waste.
A value detractor in my opinion.


ps: I'm a former long term member of the SW forum.
 
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