Grandpa's S&W.38 special Military and Police 2nd Model (Model of 1902)

lts70 · #1 06-23-2011, 11:29 PM

I have inherited my grandpa's S&W.38 special Military and Police 2nd Model (Model of 1902).Manufactured c. 1902-1903.

On the bottom of the handle it is stamped with a star next to the 316xx serial number. What does the star stand for if anything?

It came with a 1939 Eubanks Leather (Boise ID) flap holster that needs restitched as the belt loop is falling off. I really want to keep the gun and holster together and have them useable, so I am going to have it restitched by a professional.

I grew up shooting this gun and have nothing but good memories surrounding it. I am very proud to be able to carry it forward another generation and plan on passing it down to my boy as well when the time comes.

I was told it was my grandfathers revolver when he was in the ROTC while going to college at Idaho University in the late 30’s. which explains the military and police markings on both gun and holster.

Any information on this gun or holster would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any history to add for this model. To be honest I know little to nothing about revolver history. I did not even know it was so old of a gun until I found this site.

I need to find a replacement grip handle. Anyone know where I might be able to find a black rubber grip for the opposite side of the gun that is shown in the picture. It is cracked clean through and was glued back together at some point.

Thanks