Need adviceon a M&P

[Deacon KC]

My last post ozoned, so I need to re-ask this. I found a 5" .38 Special K frame SN#1374xx in a pawn shop. It's been refinished [a VERY nice job by the way] so it's collector's value is gone.What is it's value as a shooter? Very tight with a good bore.

 

[Deacon KC]

My last post ozoned, so I need to re-ask this. I found a 5" .38 Special K frame SN#1374xx in a pawn shop. It's been refinished [a VERY nice job by the way] so it's collector's value is gone.What is it's value as a shooter? Very tight with a good bore.

 

[mikepriwer]

$250, give or take a bit, assuming it is not a target.

Later, Mike Priwer

 

[Deacon KC]

Nope not a target, fixed sights.

 

[mikepriwer]

What is the shop asking for the gun ? And, where are you in So Illinois ?

Later, Mike Priwer

 

[Deacon KC]

Well, I put it on layaway today for $250. I looked at it again and have a question, what kind of markings did S&W put under the grips when the factory refinished a gun? It's bluing is SO nice, I wonder that it might be a factory job. Also they have a very good looking 41 in there for $700 if anyone needs one. I'm in a little town between Marion and Carbondale, Mike.

 

[Deacon KC]

Okay, forgot to ask if anyone has a close date of birth on this little beast, SN 1374xx? Thanks!

 

[Gunhacker]

The SCSW book puts that SN in the range of 1906-1909.

Factory refinish marks under the grips... there's a few possibilities:

5 point star
3 or 4 digit date stamp of month/year
diamond with a letter B or S (blued/standard)

 

[Deacon KC]

Thanks Hacker! Now I know what to look for.