What is the oldest Smith & Wesson you own? Here's mine. It's a .32 Safety Hammerless, 3rd model, AKA New Departure, AKA "Lemon Squeezer." It letters as having been made in 1921.

Here's my oldest, Heavy Duty that dates from 1936.

This M 1905 .38 special M&P Target 6-1/2" is a 3rd change, shipped in 1911.
Don

She's not the prettiest for being my oldest, yet she still has alot of years left in her, and she shoots great!!
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Mod. 1 1/2, Book shows ~1896

This is one of the converted 455 TLs mentioned in Supica's book. Shipped 12/29/17 to a large dealer in St. Louis it was one of 325 in the shipment meaning they likely bought all remaining units in inventory.

First S&W swing out cylinder police contract from Jersey City PD 1896.

38 Single Action- First Model
Shipped June 2, 1876
She ain't pretty, but she still shoots

Here is a set of 4 1899 .38 M&P targets in nickel, ranging in date from
1899 to 1901 .



Later, Mike Priwer

Semi fitzed 1902 M&P.

Here is mine a model # 1 1/2 new in box

1878-1890

A circa 1864 Model 1 second issue .22 short tip-up. I'm at work tonight so I can't post pics. I'll try tomorrow. I've also got a couple circa 1867-68 Model 1 third issues. I've shot them all sparingly with .22 CB shorts and they shoot great!

Chris Taylor

Model 1 second issue. Book says 1865.

M&P model of 1905, second change, shipped in January 1908...

.32 Hand Ejector, circa 1918: