I recently purchased a old S&W revolver, I believe it is commonly referred to as a 1905 model? I would really like to know when the gun was manufactured. Here is the description.....
On the top of the 4" barrel it is marked as follows:
SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA
PATENTED OCTOBER 8, 1901, DEC. 17,1901
FEB. 8,1905, SEPT. 14, 1908, DEC. 29, 1914
On the side of the barrel it is marked:
38 S&W SPECIAL CTG
On the bottom of the barrel visible with the cylinder open shows:
Either the letter S or the no. 5 to the far left of 287844.
The bottom of the square butt frame is marked: 287844
The gun has 4 screws on the side plate and 1 on the front of the trigger guard.
Anybody know when this gun was made or what type ammunition is safe to use? The gun is incredibly tight, but all the blueing has been removed. Thanks in advance.