Here are two pre war military and police revolvers.The 5 inch once was shipped to St Louis October 51932 and is about 98 % grips match gun.The 4 inch was special order to and was prepaid and shipped to Clarksburg W.VA on April 6 1935 it is about 99 % the grips do not match
Welcome to the Forum! You've got a couple of very nice early M&Ps, and there are lots of .38 M&P fans here on the Forum so you're in good company. The 4" and 5" barrel versions are some of the most popular. Enjoy!
The four inch was special order had grooves cut in back strap and front strap of grip.Thank you have letters on both from smith and wesson they sent shipping letter on 5 inch gun cost $20.37 plus $3.12 shipping