S&W revolver ID help?

[feral]

I know there's some folks here that know Smith & Wesson wheelies, so I'm reaching out. My wife's grandfather left her some nice ones, but didn't get them until recently (will contested, long annoying story, smh). This looks like a 686 to me, but I think it's a bit older?
Anyone have any idea?
Thanks!

 

[bigred1]

Open up the cylinder and take a look.

 

[SPDguns]

The model number should be on the frame. Open the cylinder and it will be fight there

 

[Glock 'em down]

With the glossy bluing, checkered top strap and lazy ampersands all around, looks like a model 27 to me. If it's not a 27, it's a registered magnum. Same thing, just pre model number days (mid 1950s). Sadly, the original stocks have been replaced with Hogues. Nice grips, just not original.

 

[jakeman]

That is not a 686.

It also has the half lug not full so it’s probably a K frame.

Open the cyl and look on the yoke. It’ll tell you what it is.

 

[feral]

With the glossy bluing, checkered top strap and lazy ampersands, looks like a model 27 to me. If it's not a 27, it's a registered magnum. Same thing, just pre model number days (mid 1950s).

did find "Mod 27". "S20"...something..."A"...then a serial number in the 11,000 range. My eyes are crap up close these days.
Thank ya kindly

 

[feral]

That is not a 686.

It also has the half lug not full so it’s probably a K frame.

Open the cyl and look on the yoke. It’ll tell you what it is.

Gotcha. I think it was listed as a 686 on the inventory too.

 

[jakeman]

I know there's some folks here that know Smith & Wesson wheelies, so I'm reaching out. My wife's grandfather left her some nice ones, but didn't get them until recently (will contested, long annoying story, smh). This looks like a 686 to me, but I think it's a bit older?
Anyone have any idea?
Thanks!

Logo on right side of frame. S&W guys, pre 80-81, right?? I can never remember when they moved it.

 

[Glock 'em down]

did find "Mod 27". "S20"...something..."A"...then a serial number in the 11,000 range. My eyes are crap up close these days.
Thank ya kindly

But what has me puzzled is the lack of the 4th screw at the top of the side plate. It appears to have the 5th screw on the front of the trigger guard.

 

[jakeman]

Gotcha. I think it was listed as a 686 on the inventory too.

If there is a 686 on that inventory, find it.

It will be stainless, and will have a full lug.