Mid-century M&P Snubby

[readingbill]

I bought the gun that I had asked about previously on the forum when the gun dealer mistakenly gave me a K prefix serial number instead of a C prefix. This one is C126XXX, which I'm guessing puts it around 1950. Can anyone pin that down to a more exact year? Also, I was disappointed that the stocks are not original and are ill fitting. There are no numbers on the inside panels.
Does anyone know where I could get period-correct stocks for this, or does anyone have a set they'd be willing to part with? I always like to see M&P snubby photos, so I'm guessing you all do, too. Thanks to all for your help on this one.

 

[raljr1]

It looks like someone put grips from an I frame on it. Those grips are probably worth enough to someone to trade you even for a nice, correct set, or you could buy a nice set and sell those to recoup your costs. If you are only looking for functionality, there are some very nice aftermarket stock at reasonable prices.

 

[readingbill]

Thanks for your reply.

I'm definitely open to a trade on these for a set of period-correct, k-frame, round-butt stocks.

 

[crsides]

Pm sent on K frame RB stocks.

 

[Igiveup]

Yes, those do look like an I or J frame set of grips. They do look like they are in good shape and someone will probably want to trade. I do like the revolver, building one like it this winter when I have time.

 

[Waveski]

In your earlier thread regarding that revolver you made reference to the asking price. Were you able to negotiate ?
(No requirement to answer if you wish not to , of course...)

Is the finish original?

 

[white cloud]

IMHO, with some period correct grips, that will be a dandy revolver and one that I would be proud to own.

 

[coleslaw]

I have C105xxx which I determined at some point was a 1951 DOM.

The story was it was carried by a detective in Philly. Grandson ended up with it, meant nothing to him, and was consigned to a LGS where I found it.

Typical "carried a lot, shot a little" deal. Shows carry wear but very little turn line. Smooth as butter and tight. Shoots like a dream.

 

[JP@AK]

This one is C126XXX, which I'm guessing puts it around 1950. Can anyone pin that down to a more exact year?

My list shows three with serial numbers not too far from yours. All of them left the factory in September, 1950.

BUT only a letter from the SWHF can give you any certainty as to when your particular revolver went out the door. They were not shipped in serial order.

 

[readingbill]

In your earlier thread regarding that revolver you made reference to the asking price. Were you able to negotiate ?
(No requirement to answer if you wish not to , of course...)

Is the finish original?

They weren’t open to negotiation. But I’ve been looking locally for an M&P pre-model 10 for the last six or seven years- and I’ve hit the area gun shops at least once a month and most of the shows- and this is the first I’ve seen that was fairly local, so I went with it.

The finish is original.

 

[Sistema1927]

So that one was $495? Looks pretty good, even with the mismatched grips.

I gave $400 OTD for this one:

Finish deficient, but excellent lockup and function.

 

[readingbill]

So that one was $495? Looks pretty good, even with the mismatched grips.

I gave $400 OTD for this one:

Finish deficient, but excellent lockup and function.

Yours is definitely a cool snubby. Mine also locks up tight - no endshake play at all. I need to get to the range and test it out.

 

[handejector]

Like I said in your other thread-

HOWEVER, the pic is not very large and I can't see a lot of detail, but the grips don't appear to fit real well. They also look a bit strange at the top, making me wonder if they are magna grips that have been altered into service grips.

Can you show us the backs of those grips?

 

[readingbill]

Like I said in your other thread-



Can you show us the backs of those grips?

Sure thing. I added them to my first post. I appreciate any insight you can offer.

 

[Tired Gunsmith]

Stocks appear to be from a .38 New Departure

 

[Swissfan]

Very nice. I have this one that I posted in another thread, but will show it off again.

I too need to find some period correct grips. Based on serial number it's a '49.

 

[handejector]

I was wrong- they are not magnas that have been modified.
Looking at the backs, I think someone sanded the backs. Because the sides of grips are rounded (sloped you might say), they get smaller as the backs are sanded. I have no idea why someone would do that.

Yes, those do look like an I or J frame set of grips.

I & J frame grips are way too short to fit a K frame.

Stocks appear to be from a .38 New Departure

Again, 38 ND grips are too short for a K frame.

 

[Waveski]

OP -

K frame snubs are pretty hot right now , have been for a while. Anytime you can get one in reasonable condition below $500 is a decent deal.
I got mine a year or so back and still feel good about it.

Enjoy.
'Ski

 

[younggun22]

Love the snub K frames with the half moon front sight!

I think a set of stags would look great on that gun.

 

[readingbill]

Love the snub K frames with the half moon front sight!

I think a set of stags would look great on that gun.

That may be a future option!