I picked up a .38 M&P w/Pics

[Steve357]

It was a total impulse buy. I saw it in a pawnshop, I liked it and I bought it. I know nothing about these M&P's. The bore and chambers are excellent, it locks up tight and has a very smooth action. There are some specks of rust on the backstrap and a couple more specks here and there. It's a fun little gun to shoot, what can you guys tell me about it? I paid $300 for it. I bought it to shoot, I figured I couldn't go wrong

 

[jmace57]

Great buy! From the early 1950's. Looks to be in super condition. I have its twin, and love mine.

 

[gmborkovic]

Go wrong? For $300? That is a beauty. Appears to be a M&P Pre Mod-10.
It was a work horse and kept S&Ws doors open. If this is your first purchase, I hope your luck holds out. Good hunting, Mike 2796

 

[Deutsche_Dog]

Wow, that's in great shape for $300! Congrats!

 

[DCWilson]

Nice specimen, great score. That serial number points to mid-1950, or a little later if it sat in inventory for a while.

 

[Steve357]

Thanks guys, I bought it with my 7 year old nephew in mind. He likes shooting and is getting pretty good with the .22's. I figure this will be the next step up when he's ready.

 

[Iggy]

There orta be a law that everybody should own at least one 38 M&P.

You done good.

 

[JP@AK]

You did very well at $300! Personally, I would not have hesitated a nanosecond to give $450 for one that nice.
Congrats!
Stocks are correct for the period, btw, and in very nice condition.
Case colors on the hammer and trigger are also nice.

 

[raylan007]

Your last comment " I figured I couldn't go wrong" is the most telling, you can't/couldn't go wrong unless your luck changes. Now go celebrate.

 

[theoneff]

There orta be a law that everybody should own at least one 38 M&P.

You done good.

I like the idea Iggy, as soon as it passes I'll let my wife know.

 

[Steve357]

Your last comment " I figured I couldn't go wrong" is the most telling, you can't/couldn't go wrong unless your luck changes. Now go celebrate.

Thanks, I'm no stranger to Smith's.........I've always been an N frame guy

 

[Morgan88]

"Couldn't go wrong" unless you didn't buy it. lol

 

[.455_Hunter]

Let's see...

For $300, you could buy that M&P, or a lovely low end poly-striker special?

I am pretty sure which one I would choose.

Great Job!

 

[baxtersmith]

Congratulations! Beautiful gun at a great price.

 

[DWalt]

Yours likely shipped sometime in 1950. As previously noted, collectors would call it a "pre-Model 10" M&P, as the Model 10 nomenclature began in 1957.

$300 is a very good price for one in that condition. I'd say at least $400 would be a more typical price.

 

[okto]

Super nice looking M&P, congrats! I need to start going to more pawn shops.

 

[jackvs1]

Congratulations on your pre model 10. I wish we had pawn shops like that!!