Help with identification

[Trouble1]

I recently received this S&W 38 Special. S/N 186397. Nice nickel finish with a 3.75 inch barrel. I was wondering how old it may be.

 

[glowe]

Welcome. The serial number would place this revolver at shipped in 1912. THe model as known by collectors would be Model 1905, 3rd Change. Looks quite a nice and original 38 Military & Police. Check the distance from the front of the cylinder to the muzzle again as it should be a 4" gun.

 

[Jim Watson]

Are the hammer and trigger nickel plated or just faded case colors?

 

[JP@AK]

In my opinion, the side plate fit and the hammer and trigger indicated a refinish (nickel).

Gary's identification is correct and the stocks appear to be original.

 

[glowe]

Agree that it has been refinished. I now notice the studs on the left side of the frame are flattened. They should be domed. Trigger might be plated as well, but harder to tell.

 

[goatsnguns]

The strain screw at the toe of the frame appears a little too proud of the frame, might try and tighten it.

 

[Trouble1]

Thanks for the input. I appreciate the efforts put forth.