OK,
I know they're rare, but how rare. No 28-1s, a few 29-1s, now I see reference to 19s and 17s, what about the more common models (14s, 27s - if these are more comon than a 19 and 17). I've got a dog in this one I guess. I've got a 14-1 that should date to '61 by SN, and has a (true) SA hammer (no DA sear nor a slot for same). Factory?, dunno, haven't ever lettered it, but due to the late SN, it's possible I guess (first year of SA's). So I'm curious to just how "rare" this thing is (assuming the hammer was changed post factory), not to mention just how excited I should get if ever I come accros another -1.
I know they're rare, but how rare. No 28-1s, a few 29-1s, now I see reference to 19s and 17s, what about the more common models (14s, 27s - if these are more comon than a 19 and 17). I've got a dog in this one I guess. I've got a 14-1 that should date to '61 by SN, and has a (true) SA hammer (no DA sear nor a slot for same). Factory?, dunno, haven't ever lettered it, but due to the late SN, it's possible I guess (first year of SA's). So I'm curious to just how "rare" this thing is (assuming the hammer was changed post factory), not to mention just how excited I should get if ever I come accros another -1.
. Over the years, the 27-1 seems to be the most prevalent, that may be a result of more of this model being made in 1962 or that collectors just report finding them more often. Needless to say, the -1s are scarce and this applies to all models. All -1s I have seen (except for the 29-1) have a four-screw frame and and extractor rod with a left-hand thread as evidenced by a small relief cut behind the knurled tip and and stamped MOD. XX-1 (fill the the model number) in the yoke cut. Often the number 1 is larger than the model number and appears to have been stamped by hand. The cylinder of these guns also has an L stamped on the rear surface indicating it has a left-hand thread.
