Dad's model 40

[ajfan1977]

Dad would always take his kids to the range, as we all got older I was the only one who would go with him. In his later days he made sure my son came along. He left me his collection which I know about his long guns but his hand guns we didn't talk much about. I have questions about this model 40 which was his carry weapon, the serial number is 23xxx and it has a factory installed 3" barrel. I know this because the box say's so. I have one brother telling me it's not worth much because dad had it altered. The other and wiser brother say's it's worth more because the factory did the installation of the barrel. Any info and sites that I can look into the history of this neat little pistol would be greatly welcomed. By the way the gun is priceless to me, I just want info so I won't make the same mistake when I hand it down to my son. Thanks
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[xpertgreg]

manufacturer? caliber? Give us a hint. :)

[ajfan1977]

I'm sorry it's a Smith-Wesson Model 40 38 caliber, I know the serial numbers started ( i think) with three digits, so I think mine is from the late 50s or early 60s.. If I could figure out how to post a pic I would but it just doesn't seem to want to do that.

[xpertgreg]

I don't think your Dad did anything wrong. Especially if he had the work done by Smith. Documentation, Documentation, Documentation. Keep all the boxes, paperwork, etc.

[ajfan1977]

I'm trying to upload a pic or two of my model 40 but can't. Any help, I'm not a computer person, it says the pic is twice the size it needs to be.