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03-08-2024, 09:31 AM
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Help needed identifying this Revolver
I am looking at this revolver online and can't quite identify it. There is no stamping on the yoke cutout, only the butt of the gun that I can see. The serial number is barely readable from the photos. I've enhanced it as best I can from my crude software. Please take a look and lend your advice.
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03-08-2024, 09:52 AM
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I can't read the serial or caliber but it looks like a .38 M&P from the early 1920's. The serial has 6 digits and it's a square butt which rules out .44 caliber and I frame guns. The barrel is too long and the caliber stamp is on the wrong side for a 1917. So, that pretty much narrows it down to the Model 1905, 4th Change.
On a 2nd and 3rd look at the magnified serial, I think it is 334509 which would put it in 1920.
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Based on what I can make out, I believe it's a .38 M&P Model of 1905 3rd Change. I am fully prepared to be corrected, but that's my best guess. If that SN was just a bit clearer...
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It appears to me to be a 1920's vintage 6" Military & Police.
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03-08-2024, 09:59 AM
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Based on what I can make out, I believe it's a .38 M&P Model of 1905 3rd Change. I am fully prepared to be corrected, but that's my best guess. If that SN was just a bit clearer...
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The 3rd Change M&P's had a large trademark stamp on the side plate which continued up to WWI. This one has the post-WWI small trademark on the left side frame.
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The 3rd Change M&P's had a large trademark stamp on the side plate which continued up to WWI. This one has the post-WWI small trademark on the left side frame.
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Sorry, gotta correct myself. You're right Guy, thanks for catching that. (Too early for me I guess!)
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Pictures are foggy, but sure looks like the finish may be parkerizing and not gloss blue as originals. Ask the seller for the serial number. Way too many gun sellers do not put serial numbers in their descriptions, assume that they are generally paranoid about posting serial numbers, in case the gun is stolen?????
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Looks like a righteous M&P .38 4th Change to me (1920s)...although pictures are foggy, the finish looks bright blue (can see some reflections and shininess) and in nice condition, and the stocks are also nice. We definitely need better pictures and/or description.
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