ChuckS1
Bearcat
OM flattop 4-5/8", SN 42665
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Bob C's list of OM .357's.
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So entered!
I forgot about this thread. Two to add
5451, Flattop, 4 5/8, April 1956 (95%)
8510, Flattop, 4 5/8, march 1957 (90%) (Type 2 transition model, matches the description in the RENE book)
Both will be at the upcoming Tulsa show as part of my display.
5451, Flattop, 4 5/8, April 1956 (95%)
8510, Flattop, 4 5/8, march 1957 (90%) (Type 2 transition model, matches the description in the RENE book)
Both will be at the upcoming Tulsa show as part of my display.
Both were already on The List. Do you have documentation for the dates?
Yes I do, I lettered both of them when I got them. Letters are dated September 6, 2023.
5451 - produced April 1956 shipped to Paxton & Gallagher Co., Omaha, NE in April 1956 P&G was, at one time, one of the largest grocery/general stores companies in the west and were/are best known for their BUTTER-NUT brand of foods, especially coffee, which is still in existence today.
8510 - produced March 1957 shipped to Flintrop Arms Company, Milwaukee, WI in March 1957
5451 - produced April 1956 shipped to Paxton & Gallagher Co., Omaha, NE in April 1956 P&G was, at one time, one of the largest grocery/general stores companies in the west and were/are best known for their BUTTER-NUT brand of foods, especially coffee, which is still in existence today.
8510 - produced March 1957 shipped to Flintrop Arms Company, Milwaukee, WI in March 1957
OM flattop 357, 4-5/8 bbl, serial # 35836
Thanks, Ron. I have updated The List to include those ship dates.
sofmatchstaff
Bearcat
bought used in 1969, #63773 4 5/8" I have a 38 super cyl, not original.
Thanks . . . so entered.
That one was already on The List . . . but thanks, anyway.
Interesting 
thanks. Any chance it shows who posted it prior? I bought it in my home state of ME.
thanks. Any chance it shows who posted it prior? I bought it in my home state of ME.Nope, we intentionally do not solicit or record names. Encourages participation.Interesting
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From another forum;
# 10383 with a 4-5/8" bbl.
#31058 with a 4-5/8" bbl
#31778 with a 6-1/2" bbl.
And the owner of one of the FT's is planning on a caliber conversion custom job.
# 10383 with a 4-5/8" bbl.
#31058 with a 4-5/8" bbl
#31778 with a 6-1/2" bbl.
And the owner of one of the FT's is planning on a caliber conversion custom job.
#41853, 4&5/8" barrel unconverted flattop.
10383, 31058, 31778, and 41853 all added to The List, with thanks!
