I have a 4" S&W no dash 624. These things are on the butt. Can anyone explain such??
Not a pro but...
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Saturday, December 04, 2021, 18:15 (1085 days ago) @ Creeker
I have always understood those are assembly numbers and the 'touchmarks' of various inspectors and/or assemblers.
Neat though....I've never seen the heart.
What Hoot said...
by Murphy , Saturday, December 04, 2021, 22:10 (1085 days ago) @ Hoot
Mostly, they're assembly and inspection numbers. The only marking I know of other than the standard serial numbers, is a when there is a star stamped (I believe) on the butt of the frame indicating it has been back to the factory at some point in time for refinishing, or other issues.
Murphy
Not a pro but...
by Creeker , Hardwoods, Monday, December 06, 2021, 12:00 (1083 days ago) @ Hoot
Thanks guys. Pretty much what I figured. I did find the double S & heart strange.