Model 1905

[sodacan]

Was going through the safe today and found this M&P Model of 1905, 3rd change. It dates to around 1911. Bought it several years ago, knowing it was probably refinished due to the nickel plated hammer and trigger, but I was kind of taken with the real MOP stocks against the nickel. Whoever refinished it did a remarkable job due to the fact that every marking is as clear and visible as the day it left the factory. Numbers match on the frame, barrel, cylinder, yoke and extractor. Unusual to the gun is the 6 1/2" barrel, since the standard lengths were 4" and 6". I have put a few standard velocity wadcutters through it and it functions perfectly. Just thought I'd share. Please excuse the dog fur. LOL

 

[armorer951]

I bought one of those (although mine is a 4th change) several years ago, kind of on a whim. Finish is horrible, but it has been shot very little. Unusual (I think) 5" barrel. Serial number written in pencil on stocks.

I'm still amazed at the fit of the internals, and the resulting action. Much better than almost all of my other S&W revolvers. Seems quite an accomplishment for the time period.

Ser# 519491 circa 1925

 

[lamarw]

I agree with you, and it is a beautiful revolver. It is as though the first owner wanted a nickel gun and had to have it refinished to get one.


It is always amazing to discover old firearms in immaculate condition. I bought one, a 4th Change, a couple of weeks ago in such condition. I guess I was smitten.

 

[Targets Guy]

Very nice revolver. I picked up a Change 3 in early 2017 and really enjoy it.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

This is one of my 1905 38 M&P's. It was delivered to Frank Wesson, Treasure Smith & Wesson.

 

[hkcavalier]

The only time a terrific refinish is a bad thing is when a seller tries to pawn it off as original.

Looks very nice even with the nickeled hammer and trigger. It was the "I installed a bright chrome mag release, trigger, slide stop, and backplate on my Glock" of its day.

I have a 1917 4th change.

 

[Muley Gil]

I really like 5" round butt revolvers.

 

[delcrossv]

My 3rd model target is 6 1/2". Maybe because it was a target model? Interesting seeing that length in a fixed sight.

 

[LEO918]

I picked up this 3rd change in .32-20 a couple of weeks ago...

 

[mh51]

My 1905 3rd change was shipped 01/1913, but it has the standard 6" barrel. Wonder if yours was a special order?

 

[Muley Gil]

"Unusual to the gun is the 6 1/2" barrel, since the standard lengths were 4" and 6"."

Reading the section on the 1905 3rd change .38, there is no listing for the 5" barrel either, even though the prior model shows 5" barrel availability, as does the next change.

S&W wasn't known for wasting parts. The barrel installer may have reached into his bin, pulled out a 6 1/2" one and said What the heck? Let's use up these old barrels.

 

[krsmith58]

Gentlemen , all very nice . the longer i am on this site the more i like it . thanks for posting , kenny

 

[Swissfan]

M&P 32 WCF

I picked this up at the LGS a couple of weeks ago for a song. It's marked 32 WCF CTG, serial number is 99xxx and from the info I've been able to find, figure it's from somewhere around 1920. I just had to bring this ugly duckling home.



Definitely not pretty, but seems to function okay. I did get some different grips to put on it that match the condition pretty good. I think these are period correct grips, without the gold emblem. I haven't had a chance to clean it up yet, but can't wait to get it clean and to the range.