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Guys, thanks for the help. It turns out to be a 1948/9 M&P predesessor to the Model 10.

Jim, Thanks for clearing the mystery. Since this is not the 100 year old model, what approximate value do you think this has?

5 more pics The Barrel is 4" - 6 shot cylinder. Right side is pristine, left side has some barrel wear and you can see the end that was put in and out of the holster.

Pictures of gun First Thanks to all who responded, we find it incredible! We were able to locate some identification numbers, 1 7111 (under the cylinder hasp) 8 C76944 (under grip) 38S&W special CTG (right side of barrel)

Thanks for the replys. I will do some digging tomorrow and get a picture. Some details sound correct, but from memory, not all.

Definitely a noob here, so please be kind. This SW .38 Special revolver was inherited and the back story is this belonged to a chief of police in a small town circa 1900. The gun has no model identification - the only marking is a 4 digit number (serial number?), on the bottom of the pistol...

This SW .38 Special revolver was inherited and the back story is this belonged to a chief of police in a small town circa 1900. The gun has no model identification with a 4 digit number (serial number?), on the bottom of the pistol frame below the grip. It is packed and not easily accessible...

Hi All The range I go to had a Glock event where they gave you 10 rounds to shoot any model you wanted. I am in the market for a concealed carry weapon, and truth be told I have never been a Glock fan or understood the mania when they came out. I find them the least attractive weapon. However...

Hi Blue Dot, I dont see or fell any end shake. I think I need to have the endurance kit installed or a tuning Smitty

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the advice and details. I must say that since joining this forum, my opinion of social media has improved. On this site any way I find a lot of well meaning, helpful people. I dont even own facebook, twitter or any other social media accounts because of the idiocy that...

Thanks Markyboy 57

Hi everyone. Having a problem with a 629-1 44 magnum. in the past couple of months I have been experiencing misfires on the range. At first I thought it was the ammo, however, what was actually happening was firing single action slow deliberate shots. Misfire would occur because the cylinder...

Thank arjay and Pisgah, appreciate the insight and advice

Hi All first post on reloads. Went to the range yesterday and had a hard time finding 44 mag or spcl. Cheaper than dirt said it was a rare round right now and hadn't seen any in quite a while (I did find somme 190 grain loads at Walmart of all places about $11 cheaper than the range). Since...

Hi Guys, Just got back from the range. Cycled through about 18 rounds of 190 grain Remington ammo. Worked flawlessly, then 2 shots into cylinder 4, mis fire. Opened the cylinder, it hit on the previous round that was just fired. Was shooting single action, slow and deliberate, So disappointed...