Is this a called Hand Ejector? Did I overpay? PICS added

[Avery11]

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Your avatar always scares the poo outta me for some reason. When I see it, I feel like I'm about too get a public whoopin

I assume this is no mistake.

Thank you for the link, Sir. ...and the hospitality.

 

[mkk41]

At least ya didn't call it a CTG!

 

[Goony]

Stocks are 30's vintage, if they are truly indicative of the age of the gun itself. If it is refinished, it's a very nice job. I wouldn't fret about a few hundred bucks on one that good looking, original or not. At worst, you got what you paid for, but on the other hand, if it is a super nice original gun (and I see nothing in those photos that's a red flag), then it was a good deal and a keeper, for sure.

Oh, and welcome to the mahogany smoking room....

 

[geoff40]

Your avatar always scares the poo outta me for some reason. When I see it, I feel like I'm about too get a public whoopin

I assume this is no mistake.

Thank you for the link, Sir. ...and the hospitality.

He was grumpy that day. This is him when he was a little more mellowed out.

 

[Avery11]

Stocks are 30's vintage, if they are truly indicative of the age of the gun itself. If it is refinished, it's a very nice job. I wouldn't fret about a few hundred bucks on one that good looking, original or not. At worst, you got what you paid for, but on the other hand, if it is a super nice original gun (and I see nothing in those photos that's a red flag), then it was a good deal and a keeper, for sure.

Oh, and welcome to the mahogany smoking room....

So glad you noticed I was here. Don't worry, I won't look you in the eye in front of everyone. Can I refill that for you, ahem, Mr. Goony?

 

[lebomm]

Avery11;
You won't get much of a public whuppin' here - maybe just a stern reproach.
BTW, an easy way to remember the difference (ask any suthunuh) is that whup is what you do to the bad guy out in the parkin' lot, and whoop is the noise all yer buddies in the bar make when yer finished.

Larry
(a well-traveled yankee)

 

[Avery11]

Thank you for that clarification Larry

But he still scares me. What's wrong with benevolent leadership? Wouldn't a picture of a princess holding a puppy be more welcoming.

"Welcome to the Springfield Spa, may I take your coat and Outdoorsman?"

Here I go again. Back to the topic at hand.

Deos my new gun qualify as a hand ejector?

Last one, I promise. I will follow up on this with photos when I get it home.

 

[handejector]

You guys are sleeping today.
I thought someone would have filled you in by now-

"Reg US" added to hammers/triggers in 26.
Order to drop 'mushroom' knob in 27.
Pretty well nails it down, doesn't it?

So, grips are later- from 30's.

YES, it is refinished.
Case colors look good because they look good. In other words, they simply did not fade or rust or see much wear.
Sometimes, a gun simply rusts by being forgotten for a few days and people get them refinished.

 

[Jack Flash]

Obviously, you want to know as much as you can about a gun before you buy it.

However, if you asked for a show of hands by those who have never bought a gun on a whim, with precious little knowledge except they think it "looks good", I don't think you would see too many hands in the air, at least not with this group.

So don't beat yourself up too much. You're not an idiot. Just next time maybe take it a little slower. And remember the old adage:

Good Judgement results from Experience. Experience usually results from Bad Judgement.

Editted to add:
Yes it is a handejector. That term came along when S&W went to swing-out cylinders. The earlier S&W top-breaks would automatically eject the empties when broken open. With the HE, you had to swing the cylinder out and eject the cartridges / empties manually by means of the ejector rod.

 

[Avery11]

Is that from the same guy who said "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast"?

Nothing better than sage advice.

My Grandpa only gave me two tips but they stuck.

On love: Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone.

On war: T.J., never bring anything into a fight you don't want shoved up your ***.

Both have served me well.

 

[lebomm]

Yes, the Military & Police is one of the Hand Ejector series, since automatic ejection went away with the top-breaks.

Larry

 

[Avery11]

Lee,

Let me read back to see if I got it. You may need to write it with a crayon.

1. The grips could not be correct because they came after the hammer mark and mushroom knob were dropped from the model.

2. The hammer and trigger are original and may indicate little use or no indication at all - just enjoy them.

3. The gun has been refinished - is it because of the clues I mentioned, or do you have other reasons for your assessment?

Thank you all. This is a long thread for such a cheap, insignificant gun. A real testament to the quality of folks who are willing to teach ANOTHER novice. I'm sure it gets old to you but it's new to me and I very much appreciate your time.

 

[handejector]

1. Grips are from 30's, gun is 27, 28, MAYBE 29 at latest. Serial number would help.
grips are short- see bottom of frame.

2. Yep.

3. Buffed logo. "soft edges" here and there. still possibly a factory job, but bad pics make it hard to tell. check under grips when you get it. the logo clinched it and I quit looking hard.

The gun is a "38 M&P" to factory. "1905-4th Change" to collectors.
Any S&W with a swing out cyl is a "hand ejector". A few guns have the term in the model name- "32 Hand Ejector".

 

[Iggy]

If you think you did badly, look around and see what the grips on your gun are selling for on this forum.

Subtract that from what you paid for the gun and you'll find you got a nice old gun purty cheap.

It's got a lot good hours of entertainment left in it. Enjoy that ol rascal.

 

[Avery11]

Iggy, I gotta ask. Is that really you in the avatar photo? If so, you're the coolest lookin dude on this forum.

 

[Iggy]

AAAAWWW Shucks!!

 

[Avery11]

Iggy's beard is made of Kevlar...and he hides a .44 in there!

 

[Iggy]

No 44, but sometimes I find a snack or two.

 

[fat tom]

Somebody who shall remain nameless sent me this recent pic of Iggy.

f.t.

 

[Goony]

"Reg US" added to hammers/triggers in 26. Order to drop 'mushroom' knob in 27.
Pretty well nails it down, doesn't it?
So, grips are later- from 30's.
YES, it is refinished.

I'd say Lee, with his usual attention to detail, has nailed it. I'd add that with this first acquisition, there are two lessons to be learned:

1 - Holding a gun in your hand generally yields better results than relying at fuzzy auction photos.

2 - Look at and handle enough guns so that anomalies are easily spotted.

Since those stocks aren't essential to the originality of this particular gun, you might recoup some of your purchase price by spinning them off, if you so choose.