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08-17-2017, 11:08 PM
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S&W 38 special CTG
Resently got my hands on 38 spec.Look old and beat up.Like to know model and production year Serial# 381107 Thank you for help SDC12538.jpg
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08-17-2017, 11:19 PM
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Looks like a Model of 1905 Change 4. Their s/n ran from 241704 - 1000000.
AKA a .38 Hand Ejector.
I have seen s/n 386747 and it shipped in 2/22 and s/n 360812 shipped in 12/20. So I have you boxed. But remember they didn't ship in s/n order so you never know.
Nice looking revolver and welcome to the forum.
The closest change 4 I have to yours in a 5" barrel that shipped in 4/26.
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08-17-2017, 11:57 PM
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The nickel finish looks rough, but original; the absence of a B next to the serial under the barrel confirms it left the factory with an original nickel finish. The stocks also are period-correct and likely original to the gun; you can check the right grip panel for a serial penciled on the back, but that may not be apparent.
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08-18-2017, 03:11 AM
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Complete designation: .38 Military & Police, Model of 1905, 4th change. By the way, these designations are by today's collectors, just for their convenience in classification. The factory just called it a .38 Military & Police.
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08-18-2017, 09:31 AM
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The closest M&P on my list to Serial# 381107 is 3844xx which shipped in 5/21. The grips on yours are correct for the 1920s.
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08-18-2017, 08:19 PM
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Thank you everybody for information.Just confirm my guess about age.Probably nothing i can do to fix finish issue,but it still good collection edition 
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the absence of "made in USA" on the right side of the frame and the serial number will probably have your revolver made in 1921.....
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Probably nothing i can do to fix finish issue,but it still good collection edition |
You would be surprised what a rag and a can of Mothers Chrome Cleaner can do.
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Welcome to the FORUM! My Dad gave me his old M&P, before he passed away. (6" blue) It shipped June, 1919. Not pretty, but it functioned quite well. I no longer have it, but my oldest son does. I still have visiting/shooting rights. Try Flitz, Mothers, or Simichrome on it. Not much to loose. Go slow & easy. Certain cleaning chemicals, may damage nickel. Never use steel wool. Bob
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You would be surprised what a rag and a can of Mothers Chrome Cleaner can do.
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Thank you.Will try
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