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S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 All 5-Screw & Vintage 4-Screw SWING-OUT Cylinder REVOLVERS, and the 35 Autos and 32 Autos


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Old 10-21-2010, 11:45 PM
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Question .38 age and value

I recently inherited this .38 S&W Special CTG. I'm trying to figure out how old it is and what it's worth since I don't really want to hang on to it. It looks to be in excellent condition with a nice black leather holster. Rumor has it that it was used as an MP revolver in WWII, but I can't be sure. I've looked online for matches and prices, but can't seem to come up with an exact match. As near as I can tell it's a 5 screw model (maybe a 1905 or a model 10...like I mentioned above, I don't really know).

Just in case the pictures didn't take, the serial number is C 676 63. The frame #11995 and cylinder numbers match (cylinder hinge is #11995 with C 676 63 as well).

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I am no expert but, I am guessing Post War M&P around 1950, with a value around $300. People like them and collect them but they made alot of them, so values are not high
and if I am wrong, please correct me
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I agree on the timing -- 1949-50, somewhere in there. You could call this a Pre-10 if you were committed to finding a label; this line of Military & Police revolvers became the Model 10 in 1957. The plastic stag grips (which might actually be a little older than the gun) are a sign of the times that won't find much favor today; somebody who wanted a good postwar gun would have to spend another $80-100 on age-appropriate stocks to put it back in its original configuration.

Still, it seems to have a really good original finish on it. I think I see a spot or two in the barrel that may be just dust and grime or could be couple of small issues. Pending the verdict following a closer inspection, I'd guess this might be a $300-350 gun.
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