From North Dakota w/question

[Cheagle63]

This looking like a common question. I have a .38 S&W Police Special with 6" tapered barrel left to me by great uncle. Can't seem to get to the right thread to find out it's DOB. It has no model number stamped anywhere and the ser.# is C 352956. I've seen pictures of pre 1957's having more rounded grip handles. This one is squared off like Model 10 but again no model stamp.



Any ideas?

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina. I suggest you post your question in the appropriate S&W Revolver area with photos of your gun.

 

[robertrwalsh]

It is very likely your revolver dates to 1955, plus or minus one year. Probably 55 or 56.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Welcome aboard from ol' Wyo.

Your Great Uncle's revolver is probably a ".38 Military & Police," which was the predecessor of the Model 10. Model numbers began in about 1958 so as Robert said, yours came out earlier.

Post it in this forum "http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/" and the experts will be along to help you with its approximate age. Good photos of both sides will help those folks with suggesting its condition.

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa.

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[Babysitr]

Welcome from Illinois!....these guys will get you real close on ship date, but factory letter is only way to get exact ship date from factory.....

 

[coachray]

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[Rustyt1953]

Welcome and congrats on a nice keepsake.

 

[husker51]

Welcome from the Great Plains of Nebraska!

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[rwsmith]

And a...

And a Hound Dawg Howdy to you from SC!

 

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