Search results

Here is one more shot at the crane. These numbers do not match the SN. (?????)

Here is a shot looking at the cylinder. Yes.... this one need some cleaning and TLC.

And here is a shot under the barrel showing the serial number:

Here is a picture of the top strap if this helps:

I stopped by the local pawn shop a couple of days ago and I had to rescue this older model revolver in 32-20 caliber. Can anyone help me with the model and date of this revolver? The caliber is marked on the barrel as "32-20 CTG".

Here is a shot with the hand removed.

Thanks for the welcome David!

Here is a shot looking at the hand with the side plate off. The hand has no spring tension as Rick said. You can move the hand out of position and just pick it up off the rest of the mechanism.

Here is a shot of the top strap on the frame. I hope this answers your questions.

I just got a reply from S&W and the historian said the pistol is a ".38 Military and Police model of 1905 4th change". He also said it was shipped from the factory in December 1922. SO you guys hit the YOM right o the money. Mike

Thanks for the welcome everyone! Y'all know how to make a fella feel at home! "Florida.... the GUNSHINE state"... Love it!!

I did get some some 38 special ammo so I am glad to know the ammo will fit the chamber. LOL

Hello everyone. I jumped the "gun" a bit and posted some pics of a pistol I needed some I.D. on before I came here and introduced myself. I'm Mike from Mississippi and I have enjoyed S&W pistols for a long time. As a matter of fact my first ever handgun was a S&W model 29-2 44 mag back in the...

WOW, thanks for all that great information Jack! I think I am really going to enjoy this pistol. Mike

Thanks so much for the replies. The pistol seems sound and has good rifling in the barrel. My son has a new M&P.... he will get a real kick out of seeing my M&P.

This is all there is to the SN. Same number is on the cylinder also.

If this helps any, there is a series of patent dates on top of the barrel. The last date is Dec. 29. 14

Hello everyone.... First post and new member. I just purchased a S&W 38 at the local gun shop. I can't find a model number anywhere. The serial number is only numbers... no letters. The SN is 427463. See picture below. Any info would be GREATLY appreciated (YOM, model number, etc)