Unusual S&W Model 1905 4th Change
This is a S&W Model 1905 4th Change in .38 Special Caliber with Serial No. 665408. The barrel is 6" and is a 5-screw model. The butt, cylinder and bottom of the barrel all have the same number – 665408. From the serial number, this revolver was made in the 1937-1938 time-frame. The frame under the crane is marked 5287. This is an unusual revolver because the rear grip strap has been cut to attach a shoulder stock. None of the conventional: Browning/Inglis holster stock, Luger stock or C96 Mauser Military fit the slot. The importer markings are: "IA CO SAC CA". This company imported firearms from China so I strongly suspect that it came from there but there are no markings on it other than the standard commercial S&W markings. As with all guns which came from China, it has been refinished even though it has seen rough use from all of the pitting on the grip area of the frame. Has anyone seen a shoulder stock for the revolver? Any help with this puzzlement would be appreciated.
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Bill
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