help id S&W .38

[six]

I need your help (and I don't have the serial no. yet, in transit) for an approximate age, and anything else you can tell me about this .38. you guys are great, any help appreciated. Thanks, six

 

[six]

I need your help (and I don't have the serial no. yet, in transit) for an approximate age, and anything else you can tell me about this .38. you guys are great, any help appreciated. Thanks, six

 

[six]

Also, are the grips appropriate? six

 

[six]

Another question; will S&W reblue an older revolver like this? six

 

[JayCeeNC]

Looks like a pre-war .38 M&P 1905 model, made until WWII. Serial number will help to pin down a date of manufacture.
The grips are from a post-war period.
I don't think the S&W factory will work on guns this old, but you can call them at 1-800-331-0852 and ask.

 

[deadin]

Need the serial number before we can give you much information.

No, the grips aren't right. They're post-war. the gun appears to be pre-war.

AFAIK S&W won't work on anything pre-war.

 

[six]

Thanks so much, guys, we'll get the serial number and pin it down. six