Vegas Show

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Randy, it's like Haley's Comet. It comes around every 76 years, and since Dean just celebrated his 77th Birthday, and I know I agreed with him a few years ago, I figured I'd get it out of the way early. I do feel much better now that I know I can look forward to the next 76 years worry free.

Hell, I'm just glad you're alright. That sorta talk had me worried. Hope Dean's handling it alright. He's probably down, overcome with emotion.

[Stan Hoover]

Pictures of right side, and a few others.

[Stan Hoover]

#1 Dean, does this checkering match the checkering on your L4?
#2 The lone #5, did the barrels weigh an even 5 lbs? Or what does the 4 represent, grade possibly?
#3The gun now wears sling attachments, letter does not mention them and I’m not a fan of them. Just making sure this piece wouldn’t be original, or can someone show me an original?

[Dean Weber]

Stan, here are some pics for comparison. I think the checkering is similar. Can’t see your ball grip face for comparison. My gun has a 4 on the barrel flats which I presume to be grade due to its location and cuz barrels weigh more than 4 finished. Mine does not show a pre-finished weight. I suspect your 5 IS the pre-finished weight of your gun.

[Stan Hoover]

Thanks for the excellent pictures there Dean!

I believe the checkering is very similar, I love the ball grips, I will post pics of mine later.

I believe you're correct on the barrel flat markings. Do we know what the small o signifies in front of the 2 (frame size) on the barrel lug?

Does your frame water table have any markings regarding quality/grade?? Mine does not, and most if not all areas where the serial # is stamped, the 0 is very faint.

Stan

PS. Any comments on the sling attachment, I assume this is post manufacturing??

[Stan Hoover]

A few more.

[Dean Weber]

Stan,
Posting a picture of water table. Just the SN, too early for grade stamp. On the 0 stamp near the frame size stamp on lug, I am not aware of any documentation of its meaning on the forum or in TPS.