Show off your M & P revolvers (pre-10's)

LOBO · #**151** 05-17-2011, 07:37 AM

Victory shipped November 1942...

1946 5"...

phenson · #**152** 05-17-2011, 08:44 AM

There are no factory stamps indicating it been back to S&W.
There are no weak spots in the roll marks, all the parts that are not supposed to be blue are not. The screws are perfect. If you notice, the case colors are perfect. The action feels like the revolver has not been broken in. The original non-medallion grips are almost perfect. The few spots it does have on it looks like they are from sitting in someone's sock drawer for 50 years. I just have to wonder why someone would pay to have one of the most professional re-blues I have ever seen on a relatively inexpensive and common revolver. It may well be a refinish, but the experts here have disagreed.
Oh, and it does have a LOT of oil on it in the pic.

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Originally Posted by Oyeboteb

Are there any small Stamps on the Grip part of the Frame, indicating it had been sent back to S&W?

Kinda looks like a later 1930s or 1940s Blue which S&W would have done if one were sent in for a re-blue to them.

But definitely does not look like the Blue S&W was using in the early 1920s.

Muddyboot · #**153** 05-17-2011, 02:07 PM

A trio of well worn 1902's

dacoontz · #**154** 05-17-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by phenson

There's been some debate on here whether this gun is reblued or not. A lot of disagreement even among the experts on this one. I figure its from about 1922. I have the original non-medallion grips and they are pristine.

Not an expert but I say original finish and not a reblue.

Dennis S · #**155** 05-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Here is mine from 1947.

Dennis

Checkman · #**156** 05-18-2011, 09:36 PM

Model of 1899 M&P. Cap on the ejector rod is not correct. Photo of it wearing original (numbered) black plastic grips and aftermarket mother of pearl grips.

OIF2 · #**157** 05-18-2011, 10:02 PM

Just got this one.
Bob

robbt · #**158** 05-19-2011, 06:51 PM

hi Bob , another 5 incher ??

looks like a pattern , robbt

OIF2 · #**159** 05-19-2011, 08:32 PM

Yup, a very sick pattern...just bought a NIB 5" 10-7. The horror, the horror!
Bob

robbt · #**160** 05-19-2011, 09:28 PM

Hi Bob , heres a 1932 Vintage M&P 5 incher for you , I know you really give 5 inchers , robbt

robbt · #**161** 05-19-2011, 09:35 PM

hi guys , heres my 1948 M&P 2inch with a custom action job and Farrant grips with a clipped frame. note the Vintage Police Special ammo boxes .hope to shoot soon.

samandglove1 · #**162** 05-19-2011, 10:37 PM

1953

robbt · #**163** 05-20-2011, 11:18 PM

hi , heres my Victory with a USAF flap holster and vintage box of military issue ammo .

iujeffcpa · #**164** 05-22-2011, 08:44 PM

Here is my first M&P I just picked up Friday for $250 with matching numbered grips and holster with markings:
"DICK McKEON"
"KOREA"
"MAY 5 52"
"MAY 4 53"

LOBO · #**165** 05-23-2011, 10:06 PM

Pre-model 10 2", S prefix.....

5"

OIF2 · #**166** 05-23-2011, 10:26 PM

Very nice, Mr Lobo. And an excellent photo, too!
Bob

LOBO · #**167** 05-24-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OIF2

Very nice, Mr Lobo. And an excellent photo, too!
Bob

Thank you!

hardknocks · #**168** 05-24-2011, 08:35 PM

got from grand dad. 38 special.
shoots good. S prefix. around 1946 im told.

robbt · #**169** 05-24-2011, 09:08 PM

hi guys how this one ???
its from 1956 , robbt

ponci04 · #**170** 05-28-2011, 03:38 PM

Purchased at the AGCA show a couple of years ago. It's from the late '20s I think.

Jeff

Casehardn · #**171** 05-28-2011, 03:59 PM

This one is a 1943 Victory that I purchased last year. It had quite a bit of rust and pitting on the outside, but the grips and bore looked like it hadn't been handled or shot much.
To find out, the seller had wrapped the original lanyard around it and stored it in their damp cellar for years after her husband had passed away.

Normally, I'm a purist and I don't refinish any of my S&W revolvers. I leave them as is. But since I had deemed this one a shooter, I figured to give it a go. After totally disassembling the gun I worked for days carefully sanding the areas in need. I decided to go with a Duracoat finish(parker), which I had did a lot of homework on.
The preparation is very important. Degrease several times, tape off important areas, and use a professional quality airbrush (left over from my days of painting tailgates) and give several super light coats (respirator a must).
I reassembled after 24 hours. One slight turn line as I rotated the cylinder after I assembled it to give it a slightly used look. Then put it aside for 4 weeks to fully cure.

I showed my neighbor (another forum member) and he was impressed, as he could still read all the writing and logo very clearly. He had no idea I did this myself until I told him.
It shoots wonderfully at 15 yards, I kept all 6 shots in the size of a silver dollar using single action.
I would recommend the product if you have a "pretty far gone" firearm that you are considering sending out. It doesn't scratch or rust and it's actually a very fun project.

robbt · #**172** 05-28-2011, 06:10 PM

wow , , what a clean sixgun, wow

csm1007 · #**173** 07-02-2011, 08:47 PM

This is my .38 special Victory Model.

Goony · #**174** 07-03-2011, 09:41 PM

There's already a few of these on page 7 of this thread, but here's a couple more very early post-WWII commercial "production" with the qualification being that they were made up utilizing leftover Victory frames, having SV prefixed serial numbers and plugged lanyard ring holes. Both are .38 Special, the 5" barrel example being a bit more highly polished than the 4" one.

Toyman · #**175** 07-03-2011, 10:00 PM

Pre model 10 M&P 5 inch blue in .32 S&W caliber shipped October 1949.

Rawhide38 · #**176** 07-14-2011, 09:16 PM

Smith & Wesson M&P
.38 Special
5 inch Barrel
Circa 1947

The long throw action on this classic 5 screw has a smooth DA pull that keeps me on target.

Rawhide38 · #**177** 07-14-2011, 09:33 PM

Let me try that again with a bigger photo.

jouesdeveau · #**178** 07-14-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawhide38

Smith & Wesson M&P
.38 Special
5 inch Barrel
Circa 1947

The long throw action on this classic 5 screw has a smooth DA pull that keeps me on target.

Very nice!
What's the serial number?
I have a snubbie with a long action like that. It has serial number S843xxx, which I'm told means that it was likely shipped in 1946.

Rawhide38 · #**179** 07-14-2011, 09:40 PM

Thanks. Great old revolvers!
My Serial is S878xxx.
Do you have a picture of your snub?

jouesdeveau · #**180** 07-14-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawhide38

Thanks. Great old revolvers!
My Serial is S878xxx.
Do you have a picture of your snub?

Sure. It's earlier in this thread:
Show off your M & P revolvers (pre-10's)

Rawhide38 · #**181** 07-14-2011, 09:52 PM

Nice snub! It appears that it left the factory a few months before mine.

savasyn · #**182** 07-15-2011, 07:05 PM

Here are mine.

The top one is an early '40s, I think. No letter prefix, so I believe it's a pre-Victory model. A previous owner had the barrel cut down to what you see here, re-blued and had black plastic copies of the magna grips on it. I put these wood ones on which are obviously the wrong era.

In the middle is a mid/late '40s S serial 4".

On the bottom is an early '50s C serial 2" which, AFAIK, was only fired at the factory and not since. It does not seem to have been reblued. Unfortunately, it has a turn ring from previous owners cycling it. It's also pictured below with its box.

Finally, both My early '50s C serial 2" M&Ps together(the one from above and one I can shoot). These are definitely my favorites!!

CALREB · #**183** 07-17-2011, 03:57 PM

Could someone give me an idea of this ol girl's birthdate 512---, she is in pretty good shape ,some age spot here and there. Thanks Bob

savasyn · #**184** 07-17-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CALREB

Could someone give me an idea of this ol girl's birthdate 512---, she is in pretty good shape ,some age spot here and there. Thanks Bob

Assuming there is no letter prefix as stated above, and that I'm reading the proper section of the book...
I'd guess that yours was built roughly in the mid '30s.

Here's what I'm seeing in the book:
.38 Special Hand Ejector M&P
1909-1915 146900-241703
1915-1942 241704-700000 <---
1940-1945 700000-1000000

Hopefully someone else will come along and give you a more precise answer.

revolvergeek · #**185** 07-18-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyman

Pre model 10 M&P 5 inch blue in .32 S&W caliber shipped October 1949.

That is extremely cool!

lawandorder · #**186** 07-18-2011, 08:41 PM

jouesdeveau · #**187** 07-18-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lawandorder

And below it, a Sheaffer flat top fountain pen, c.1928?

pennlineman · #**188** 07-24-2011, 01:12 AM

My one and only.

savasyn · #**189** 07-24-2011, 01:47 AM

If you can only have one, in my opinion, that's exactly the one to have!

Stranglehold · #**190** 07-24-2011, 07:49 AM

4" from 1927, 6" from 1947. (please forgive the Model 10 on the right)

1905 Target shipped September 1940

Roe

OIF2 · #**191** 07-24-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rawhide38

Thanks. Great old revolvers!
My Serial is S878xxx.
Do you have a picture of your snub?

This one is S 8606XX...LOVE the 5" ers.
Bob

1FlyingFool · #**192** 07-24-2011, 03:49 PM

This a wonderful thread.

I inherited my grandfathers 32-20. it is 4" and S# 115XX.

boxerrider · #**193** 07-24-2011, 07:31 PM

I've been gleaning information from here for a long time, even bought a J frame through the classifieds. I guess it's time to contribute something.

This was my first Smith & Wesson, a snubby from 1955 with its custom basket-weave holster.

The Harrett's are comfortable but kind of throw the proportions off. I may try to get a pair of magnas for it.
Quite a bit of holster wear but it's clean and tight.

Enjoy!
Jeff

1FlyingFool · #**194** 07-25-2011, 02:06 AM

I talked with Mr. Jinks a couple months back and I remember him saying that sending pictures helps with getting letter accurate. Question is, if anyone knows, does he accept pics in emails or do I have to mail them with Request form?
Thanks for any help.
Troy

Oyeboteb · #**195** 07-25-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FlyingFool

I talked with Mr. Jinks a couple months back and I remember him saying that sending pictures helps with getting letter accurate. Question is, if anyone knows, does he accept pics in emails or do I have to mail them with Request form?
Thanks for any help.
Troy

Mail Images with the Application/Request...in fact, Staple them TO the Application/Request.