I just picked up an older revolver and need help seeing just what I have. (Great time to check, eh?)

It is, I think an M&P 38 special. The 5" barrel is marked on the left side with "38 S&W Special & U.S. Service CTG's"

The top of the barrel has several patent dates, with the last one being Dec 17, 01

It has a round butt and appears to have hard rubber grips.

Serial number on the butt and on the barrel and the rear of the cylinder all match. It is 38xxx.

The gun has 4 side plate screws, and no screw in the front of the trigger guard, like other "5 screw" guns I have seen.

The gun is sound mechanically, with most of the finish as a grey patina. There is some bluing in protected areas.

Anything to help, namely year of manufacture would be greatly appreciated.

I can probaly get pics if needed.

Thanks in advance.

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I just picked up an older revolver and need help seeing just what I have. (Great time to check, eh?)

It is, I think an M&P 38 special. The 5" barrel is marked on the left side with "38 S&W Special & U.S. Service CTG's"

The top of the barrel has several patent dates, with the last one being Dec 17, 01

It has a round butt and appears to have hard rubber grips.

Serial number on the butt and on the barrel and the rear of the cylinder all match. It is 38xxx.

The gun has 4 side plate screws, and no screw in the front of the trigger guard, like other "5 screw" guns I have seen.

The gun is sound mechanically, with most of the finish as a grey patina. There is some bluing in protected areas.

Anything to help, namely year of manufacture would be greatly appreciated.

I can probaly get pics if needed.

Thanks in advance.

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Welcome Mr. Big -

That's an M&P, and sounds like a Model of 1902 1st change with that barrel marking. Nice that it has the original grips. Book value is $150 for "fair" condition, which is what that sounds like. Year made likely 1903.

Welcome to the Forum! We would love to see a picture of that M&P when you get the chance.

Regards, Jerry

Yep, J38 is right and I forgot to berate you for not posting photos! We like photos here...

Thanks for the information and the welcome...

I will work on the pics.....never want to be "berated"....

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