model 1905?

[maxjr]

Hi all
Picked up what I thought was a model 10m&p in 38 special 4" barrel at my local pawn shop, But after looking at all the forum topics I think I have a 1905 has a s/n of b 2811xx under the barrel marked on the inside of the web is 3757 and the frame butt also has matching s/n But does not have any markings on side plates. normaly I thought I would have the s&w crest and made in usa. serial number matches the cylinder. I am wondering what I have and if its a parts gun. Thanks in advance John[IMG:top]

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[maxjr]

Hi all
Picked up what I thought was a model 10m&p in 38 special 4" barrel at my local pawn shop, But after looking at all the forum topics I think I have a 1905 has a s/n of b 2811xx under the barrel marked on the inside of the web is 3757 and the frame butt also has matching s/n But does not have any markings on side plates. normaly I thought I would have the s&w crest and made in usa. serial number matches the cylinder. I am wondering what I have and if its a parts gun. Thanks in advance John[IMG:top]

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[Win712]

Welcome aboard John. You have a nice Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th change, probably built around 1917. These revolvers don't have a lot of markings other that serial numbers and barrel stampings for some reason. What you describe seem to be the norm from around the time of the WW I to around 1920. It doesn't have the original grips. This revolver would have originally come with checkered gold medalion stocks. It should be a good shooter provided you stay with standard .38 special loads, no +P's as this gun was built prior to Smith & Wesson heat treating their cylinders. These old Smith & Wessons with the long action were some of the smoothest double action revolvers ever built. I have one from 1920 that is super smooth, the biggest downside with these guns are the sights are too fine. You may find the original grips by checking out GunBroker.com or Ebay, as they show up there from time to time. You got a keeper, not parts. Greg

 

[maxjr]

Thanks for the info. You are right it is very smooth. I am going to try to find the right grips for it on ebay. The pawn shop I go to has always had a bunch of old s&w pistols and I always overlooked them not anymore I paid $230 for this one I think it was a fair price from what I have seen on the forum. Thanks John

 

[j38]

Welcome to the Forum! I think you got a good deal on the old M&P. They really are good shooting revolvers - and were worn by many a policeman and serviceman in their day. My LEO father bought a used M&P in the 1950's that was made in the 20's - and wore it on his hip into the early '70's. Enjoy yours!

Regards,

Jerry

 

[donaldw870]

Nice find. You did just fine for $230. Keep it and shoot it alot. As another poster mentions, stick to target load, not +P.

Jerry: if you have a picture of your dad's M&P I'd love to see it. -Donald