I had begun to notice the difference in what the factory and collectors were calling it and your posts spells it out clearly!

The man I bought it from had it labeled as a 1902, but once I got it home the books showed it to be a 1905. Now I see why. Thanks again!
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This was another note I had recieved with two pages from the S&W handguns book (which I cant get to attach):

There was no 1902 3rd change. Technically, Military & Police Second Model (Model of 1902 ) (serial#range 20,976-33,803) then Military & Police Second Model - 1st Change (serial#range 33,804-62,449)
Then Military & Police (Model of 1905) (serial#range 62,450-73,250)
Military & Police (Model of 1905 - 1st Change) (serial#range 73,251- unknown)
Military & Police (Model of 1905 - 2nd Change) (serial#range unknown-146,899)
Military & Police (Model of 1905 - 3rd Change) (serial#range 146,900-241,703)
Military & Police (Model of 1905 - 4th Change) (serial#range 241,704-approx. 1,000,000)

All 1905's available in square butt with walnut grips or round butt with hard rubber grips, blue or nickel finish.