Yes, the N-frames have the 'endurance package'
Generally speaking, the best external indicator of its presence is the longer notches machined in the cylinder. By 2001, the package was 'standard equipment' in all models built on the N-frame, including the Heritage Series.
EXAMPLE: Smith & Wesson S&W Heritage PC 25-12 Lew Horton 45 @ GunBroker
Of course, exceptions exist. I saw a Model 24-3 with a 'long-notch' cylinder and a probable factory refinish at a gun show several years ago, so you never know what you'll find out there.
HTH
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Complete thread:
- S&W "Heritage" hand ejectors -
brionic,
2013-07-27, 23:04
- Yes, the N-frames have the 'endurance package' -
FOG,
2013-07-28, 00:09
- The M24-3 cylinder was recalled, within a specific serial -
brionic,
2013-07-28, 08:08
- The M24-3 cylinder was recalled, within a specific serial -
SteveA,
2013-07-28, 10:07
- Think you might be right Steve... - pokynojoe, 2013-07-28, 13:21
- Right, I'm confused (again) - brionic, 2013-07-28, 17:37
- The M24-3 cylinder was recalled, within a specific serial -
SteveA,
2013-07-28, 10:07
- The M24-3 cylinder was recalled, within a specific serial -
brionic,
2013-07-28, 08:08
- I have a couple of those, great sixguns. (nm) -
Boge Quinn,
2013-07-28, 16:18
- Thx. I bought it. -
brionic,
2013-07-28, 17:41
- Well done! A Boge-style deal, according to Jeff means... -
Boge Quinn,
2013-07-28, 18:06
- Ha! I did both, dumbfounded by my luck. -
brionic,
2013-07-28, 18:40
- Looking forward to it! I have... -
Boge Quinn,
2013-07-29, 14:48
- I remember when you bought your .44 -
brionic,
2013-07-29, 16:03
- And a hint: -
brionic,
2013-07-29, 16:06
- Beautiful! The bluing on those... - Boge Quinn, 2013-07-29, 16:50
- Pssssst... - FOG, 2013-07-29, 18:04
- 'They usually show up in threes' - FOG, 2013-07-29, 18:17
- That's a dandy. - Hoot, 2013-07-31, 14:47
- And a hint: -
brionic,
2013-07-29, 16:06
- I remember when you bought your .44 -
brionic,
2013-07-29, 16:03
- Looking forward to it! I have... -
Boge Quinn,
2013-07-29, 14:48
- Ha! I did both, dumbfounded by my luck. -
brionic,
2013-07-28, 18:40
- Probably no need to worry about the cyl throats on that one - FOG, 2013-07-29, 18:27
- Well done! A Boge-style deal, according to Jeff means... -
Boge Quinn,
2013-07-28, 18:06
- Thx. I bought it. -
brionic,
2013-07-28, 17:41
- Yes, the N-frames have the 'endurance package' -
FOG,
2013-07-28, 00:09