38 revolver snub nose

[jdm1963]

I have a s&w 38 snub nose model 10-5 NPD 18 revolver any info on date manufactured and what is it worth ? serial # 33062

 

[steelslaver]

More information needed. Condition is important. Pictures please. A beater $200 a pristine example might be worth a lot more especially to a police revolver collector. The serial number would help narrow down the date. You can sub XX fro the last 3 digits if you worry a lot

 

[jdm1963]

The serial # 33062 hand ejector

 

[Alk8944]

Without the serial number we cannot tell you what year the gun shipped, only a range of several years for the 10-5. Photos showing condition would be helpful. Value would generally run from less than $450 to $800 depending on condition and other factors

What does the NPD 18 stand for? If it is a police department marking there are many, probably hundreds, of cities, townships, counties and states that could be represented by just the letter "N".

All s&W swing-out cylinder guns are hand ejectors. The serial number is on the butt of the gun and will contain a letter and up to six numerals. The 5 digit number you show is probably the "assembly number" that means nothing once the gun is completed.

 

[JP@AK]

The serial # 33062

Hi
Sorry, but that isn't a serial number. You probably found it on the yoke. The serial number on a Model 10-5 will start either with a C or a D. If a C, it will have six digits. If a D, possibly fewer.

Be sure to derive the serial number from the butt of the gun. That way you will know it is truly the serial number.

 

[Jim Watson]

Maybe it was from the Noel, Missouri police department.
There are over 900 cities and towns over 1000 population in the USA starting "N".

 

[jdm1963]

serial # D 702688

 

[JP@AK]

serial # D 702688

Probably shipped in 1975.