First S&W

[Skldvenom]

Hi Guys
Just got this Mod 10-11?
Its 38 S&W 3 Inch barrel S/N 955280
Any info would be appreciated.
Im located in Australia

Cheers
Stephen

 

[s&wchad]

Welcome aboard.
Model numbers were not assigned until the late 1950's and your gun was made well before that. The barrel was obviously shortened and a front sight re-attached.

A photo of the butt would help.

 

[gunbarrel]

Stephen, does it have markings like this? Notice the "V" prefix. That would mean it was originaly an Aussie WWII Victory Model (a War time Lend Lease M&P).

 

[Aussie Collector]

Appears to be a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change.

As above the barrel cut.

Edit ..I believe the gun has "United states property" stamped on the frame making it a 38-200.

 

[Baxter6551]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of great knowledge here.

 

[Brian Parrish]

Appears to be a .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change.

As above the barrel cut.

Edit ..I believe the gun has "United states property" stamped on the frame making it a 38-200.

It says "Made in the USA".
There seems to be a caliber designation on the barrel but I cannot read it.

 

[Truckman]

It's been chopped and channeled for sure, in my view that gives the old warhorse character and maybe a new lease on life...The two Smiths in my current EDC rotation both fit that description...

The OP said it's "38 S&W" which means the .38-200 caliber is correct...Welcome to our forum, and please post some more pics from all angles......Ben