I have a Hand ejector S/N 578785 (no letter) 38 cal. 3 1/8 inch barrel with fixed sights. It has a strain screw and 5 screws in frame. Thanks for any info on this revolver.

Are you sure about the barrel length? Measurement is made from the front face of the cylinder to the muzzle. Is the caliber .38 S&W or .38 S&W Special? That should be stamped on the barrel. Pictures always help.

I'd guess you have a Military and Police (M&P) from about 1927-28.

Welcome to the forum.

.38 Cal is too generic.

That can be more than one model with the same s/n. You need to supply the actual cartridge labeling on the barrel and/or if it's a 5 shot or a 6 shot.

This will help you, to help us, so we can help you:

To IDENTIFY your Gun >

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Jim
S&WCA #819

Given what you have provided I have no problem guessing.

It is a Model of 1905 Change 4 AKA a .38 Hand Ejector.

s/n 571565 shipped in 4/27 so yours is prob a late 1927 or early 1928.

The closest to yours that I have is a 1926 5" version. I'll guess yours is a 4". Let me know how I did.

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Mike
S&WCA #3065

Looks similar. The barrel is stamped 38 S&W Special CTG and its a 6 shot. Barrel length is 3 1/8 inch for sure.

Well then it's been cut for sure.

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Jim
S&WCA #819

Thanks for the info! I'll try to post a picture.