Description:
Smith & Wesson serialization is, to say the least, somewhat enigmatic. Supica's and Nahas's Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson admit that their best guess is that serialization of the .38 Bodyguard Stainless, numbered model 649, began with AFN prefix in 1985. This one's prefix is ANS, so it was likely manufactured in 1986. This fully traditional, no suffix variant of the Bodyguard Stainless is identical to the classic blue steel bodyguard except for being a stainless. Construction is entirely steel, with stainless barrel, frame, and cylinder with steel internal parts and chrome plated steel trigger and hammer. This 649 is classic short J frame. Caliber is .38 Smith & Wesson Special, with 5 shot cylinder capacity. Its frame's extended area that surrounds the hammer, gives sufficient added strength that our local owners of these pre-Magnum-J frames have experienced no problems using +P ammunition in them. Since this specimen's top strap underside exhibits only negligible blast effect, we do not believe any +P rounds have been fired in it anyway; probable carry load was Federal non-plus-P Nyclad 125 grain ammunition. Surface detractions are only moderate, edge scouring and side plate scouring here and there; and we estimate that less than 20 percent of its entire surface is affected. Photos, at any rate, should suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Specs are: traditional double- and single-action revolver, 2 inch barrel; 1/10 inch serrated ramp blade front sight with fixed notch rear sight; .312 Satin Chrome plated steel Trigger; matching .240 Serrated Satin Finish Shrouded Hammer; five shot capacity with internal transfer hammer block safety mechanism; and period correct Pachmayr SJ/CP grips with the Lion logo. Note that the yoke screw and its adjacent area show moderate stress from this revolver's annual servicing by S&W factory-trained Department Armorers. Bore, cylinder chambers and mechanism are all bright and clean. Double action trigger pull is smooth and consistent. On double action, the hammer travels an additional 5 degrees on all five positions after the cylinder times into place. Single action trigger pull measures a crisp original 3 1/2 pounds, and the hammer travels an additional 20 to 25 degrees on all five after the cylinder times. Lateral play to the cylinder is minimal with the trigger relaxed; with the trigger fully depressed there is no lateral movement whatsoever. Own this attractive, historic and collectable S&W .38 Special for only $ 429.00. Not transferable to civilian residents of California, the District of Colombia, or Massachusetts. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $15 lower 48; $40 Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, USPS Priority, insured with Delivery Confirmation. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that kind of thing smells like felony level straw purchase attempt. NO AMEX NO PAYPAL. We accept MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. 7 day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name and Gun Brand on there. 7 day money back on used, no return on New Items, layaway, or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. Lay-away 20% down, balance in 90 days. Phone hours 8:00 – 5:00 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup OK. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
SMITH & WESSON INC
Caliber:
.38 Special
Item #:
942094709
Stock No.:
HG2979
Location:
TN
Trades Accepted: We Buy, Sell, or Trade. Always have.
Shipping Notes: $15 lower 48; $40 AK, HI, PR, USPS Priority. 7 day money back on used items, but No Returns on NIB, Lay-away, or Ammo. Lay-away OK, 20% down, 90 days to pay. We Buy, Sell, or Trade; we always have, since 1952.
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