Thread: S&W 38 MIL
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Old 10-24-2010, 11:49 AM
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I believe the .38 MIL stamp went on the barrels of the 1899 Army and Navy contract revolvers, but the serial number makes this sound like it would be an early M1905. That's consistent with the flat-spring trigger return mechanism. (The familiar rebound slide mechanism shows up in the 1905/First change.)

Like you, I am a little puzzled. Can you post pics?
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