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cib911

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I found what I believe is a model 1905 4th change at my favorite gunshop today. It is blued with walnut grips , no medallions. 4 inch barrel, SN is 494814,as shown on the butt. Same number is on the cylinder and bottom of the barrel. Chambered in 38 special. It's in very nice shape, how old do you guys think it is.

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^^ Yup.

See if you can remove the grips and find a penciled number. I may be wrong but I think they kept them with the gun during assembly and fitting.

Also beware of a finish that is too good. Rounded roll mark edges and a gap in the side plate are easy clues.
 
Here are some pictures of my new beauty.
 

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Welcome to the forum. Nice gun. Can you post a closeup picture of the side plate. It is in such nice shape that it may have been refinished. Have you taken the grips off and looked to see if the serial number is written in pencil?
 
I cleaned it up some on Sunday. The serial number is written on the grips in pencil. I know the pics aren't the greatest, but it's the best my iPad can do. It has wear on both sides of the muzzle. There is also wear on the cylinder. All go the screws look really good, no one has buggered them up, in fact I don't think they have been turned since it was built. I can't wait to shoot it, got some 158 grain loads for it.
 
You can get decent pictures even with an IPad. Shut the flash off. Now take the gun outside and lay it on a white sheet, preferably your wife's 1000 thread count best.:D. Take the photo not in direct sun but in good light. Try not to have shadows. If it has a macro function use it. Good luck.
 
I would say based on the condition of the grips and that since they number to the gun, the finish is original.
Just my .02

Dan
 
You can get decent pictures even with an IPad. Shut the flash off. Now take the gun outside and lay it on a white sheet, preferably your wife's 1000 thread count best.:D. Take the photo not in direct sun but in good light. Try not to have shadows. If it has a macro function use it. Good luck.

A picture in open shade lighting outdoors is good for getting details. Bright sunlight is not good. I prefer using a background with a little color over a flat white surface. Gray or pastel green, pink, yellow, or blue is good. It's very important to have the camera very still, and using a tripod is advisable.
 
Great tips guys! The wife just told me she has a light box I can use , so I'll see what I can do.
 
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