A 1946 S-Prefix M+P in Factory Nickel
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Hi and welcome to the Forum.
I actually have that serial number in my database, but I'm not at all sure it is the same gun. Have you had it for long? Perhaps I mistyped the serial number previously. The recorded unit was blued, had its original stocks and the original maroon box.
I can tell you a bit about your revolver, but I'd like to clear up the confusion first.
Thanks.
Okay, thanks.
Your revolver probably left the factory in March or April, 1946. I happen to own one with a number that is slightly less than 300 digits lower than yours. It shipped in March, 1946. Others with nearby serial numbers shipped in those two months.
The pearl stocks are definitely not factory. The nickel finish might be. I see nothing in your pictures that indicates a refinish, but there are not enough pictures nor is the quality sufficient to determine the state of the nickel or its originality. It is interesting, however, that I find no nickel guns in the S816xxx or S817xxx serial range. There are known runs in S815 and S819. That proves nothing but it is noteworthy.
Your revolver probably left the factory in March or April, 1946. I happen to own one with a number that is slightly less than 300 digits lower than yours. It shipped in March, 1946. Others with nearby serial numbers shipped in those two months.
The pearl stocks are definitely not factory. The nickel finish might be. I see nothing in your pictures that indicates a refinish, but there are not enough pictures nor is the quality sufficient to determine the state of the nickel or its originality. It is interesting, however, that I find no nickel guns in the S816xxx or S817xxx serial range. There are known runs in S815 and S819. That proves nothing but it is noteworthy.
Many thanks Jack for the information. I am certain the nickel finish is original. The pearl grips have been on the pistol ever since my Grandpa bought it….As I suspected they are after market grips….but they're very old…the genuine mother of pearl shows the age.
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It appears to be a definite refinish to me. The rounded edges on the bottom strap (where the serial number is) and the washed out logo make it an almost certainty.
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