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Took the various revolvers to the range and chrono’d them with an assortment of ammo. All of them worked just fine. I’m writing off those few rounds as an anomaly. The rest of that batch of ammo is now relegated to the “highly questionable” box, and scheduled for disassembly. And BTW, y’all...

Thank you for your responses Gents. Stu1, my “problem load” is a 125gr JHP XTP over 5.3gr of Unique. I’ll chrono the some loads tomorrow and see how the 1909 6” compares to the 1920 5” and a 1951 6”. Maybe my powder has just gone bad? The two 1905s lockup just fine with good actions so I’m...

Gents, I’ve been reloading for 50 years and I know what I’ve loaded. DWalt, How do I know? Didn’t need my chronograph. When the bullet doesn’t come all the way out of my 6” bbl 1905 .. that’s a clue. When it bounces off a target 6x6 that’s 3 ft away from the muzzle of my 5” 1905 .. another...

I noticed that when I shoot service loads with jacketed bullets they barely come out of the barrel with either of my 1905’s. These very loads function fine with my more modern M&P models. I’m curious as to whether this is common for the 1905’s, or do my particular revolvers simply have too...

Summary In response to some questions ... this piece was not purchased as a collectible. It was bought as a shooter. I believe the frame and the cylinder are original 1909 manufacture. The barrel is clearly a replacement, and while that may upset the Collectors among us it enhances it as a...

My photography is poor. The number on the butt is the same number that’s on the cylinder, but that’s not all that relevant. It’s a faker. Good to know. Thanks guys.

Nother pic Here’s another ...

Barrel must be a replacement Serial# is legit. No prefix.

I apologize in advance for my ignorance here ... my 1905 has a serial# which puts it clearly at a 1909 manufacture date (146xxx), yet the stamping on the barrel shows a patent fate as late as Dec.29.14 ! I’ll post a picture. Clearly there is something I’m missing. What wisdom can you share with...

Have a fella tryin to sell me an M&P single action circa early fifties. Could this be a legit factory revolver? Did they make a fixed sighted M&P in SA only? (Can’t imagine why they would.)

Thanks Guys. (Hope this works) My “1905 - 3rd change” which turned out yo be a 1951 M&P :)

NewBee question How do I post a picture?

Thanks Guys! Truly appreciate the info. 👍 Hammers do look a little different . .

The serial number is 196xxx. And the fact that the cylinder is serialized to the frame suggests it’s not that recent. ??

Happily confused I have now had an opportunity to check out my new purchase which according to this website: SMITH & WESSON .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 :: Gun Values by Gun Digest ... puts production solidly in the 1905’s third change period, yet there is no relief in the underside of the...