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11-29-2015, 07:50 AM
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S&W .38 special 1946?
This hasn't been out of the safe in years. If my memory serves me it's a 1946.
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11-29-2015, 08:07 AM
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That's a beauty. The S series hit a pleasing balance between the old lines and the new trimmings. Jpack will be here shortly to fill in some details.
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11-29-2015, 08:20 AM
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Beautiful!!!!
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11-29-2015, 08:27 AM
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I have the same model 6" nickel and it is one of my favorite Smiths for shooting and showing the youngsters what quality really looks like!! Thanks for showing us a perfect piece of iron!! Gary
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11-29-2015, 03:13 PM
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If my memory serves me it's a 1946.
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Yes, it very likely shipped in November of that year.
You have an exceptionally nice example of the type.
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11-29-2015, 04:57 PM
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You have an exceptionally nice example of the type.
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^^^^ This.
I'm normally not a big fan of long barrels, but I've got one about a month older than yours, likely a retired police gun, with a period-appropriate Mershon adapter, and it's my favorite M&P in my collection to shoot.
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11-29-2015, 06:19 PM
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Almost certainly it was made in 1946, with probable shipping in the late 1946 to early 1947 period. It appears correct for a postwar M&P, and made prior to the changeover from long action to short action in 1948.
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11-29-2015, 11:49 PM
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Gorgeous gun.
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12-01-2015, 12:09 AM
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Thanks for all the comments.
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12-01-2015, 12:35 AM
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I have S8389xx, it's a fun shooter, no were near as nice as yours. It's my only 6" K frame.
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12-01-2015, 08:20 AM
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I have S8389xx, it's a fun shooter, no were near as nice as yours. It's my only 6" K frame.
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I have a 4" mid 50's M&P that is a blast to shoot. It's actually still 95% IMHO but it's so much fun to shoot it stays in the range bag all the time. I'll dust the old girl off and try to get some photos. I love me some gun porn.
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THAT is a really nice M&P ! 
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