SCSW4 places C369827 in the 1954-1956 range.
It appears to be in great shape, especially considering the age. Here are some things to note when comparing it to others of the same era or a little earlier.
The grips and overall condition match the seller's story about it being pretty much unused & unaltered. Some collectors prefer the older long action. I've also read that round butt snubs of this era are a bit more collectible.
All of that being said, everything pictured looks fantastic. If the right side matches the left it's a great piece that will hold value far better than the standard compact 9mm.
It appears to be in great shape, especially considering the age. Here are some things to note when comparing it to others of the same era or a little earlier.
I has the correct style "high horn" magna grips.
It has the "speed action" or short action and the current style hammer.
It has a square butt.
It has the "speed action" or short action and the current style hammer.
It has a square butt.
The grips and overall condition match the seller's story about it being pretty much unused & unaltered. Some collectors prefer the older long action. I've also read that round butt snubs of this era are a bit more collectible.
All of that being said, everything pictured looks fantastic. If the right side matches the left it's a great piece that will hold value far better than the standard compact 9mm.