Do I have a 1905 4th. Change?

[JustinVondenhuevel]

Hey guys I’m in need of some ID help. I lent my Standard Catalog out and cannot remember to whom. Anyway I am trying to figure out if this is a 1905 4th. Change or not. It has the lanyard hole and it does have the 5 screws. Serial number is 987355 so im assuming a later model but curious about the Large Logo and Only MADE IN USA. From the pics could someone verify and give me a year of production. Any help is much appreciated. TIA

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Technically, yes. But it was made for the military in WWII. At the time, it was known as a .38 Military & Police hand ejector. Some collectors call it a Pre-Victory model. It was likely made in late 1941 or early 1942. Someone with a database may be able to narrow that down for you.


After a search, I believe it was made in May 1942.

 

[JustinVondenhuevel]

Thank you wiregrass. Looking forward to learning and sharing if I can.

 

[glowe]

Welcome to the Forum. Serial number 987159, 4", Parkerized shipped on 5/15/1942 to to U.S.N., Norfolk, VA. Government shipments were normally very large so yours may have gone to the Navy as well. Historical letter will definitely detail when and where your gun went.

 

[gunbarrel]

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