Need help identifying this revolver

[Drywalldude]

I am looking at trading for a S&W revolver. The model is mpd1395. It's a .38 spl, ser#D536755. It is in 85-90% condition. Blued with a 4" barrel. I can't find anything about it. Year, value, etc...

 

[midwesternmutt]

A photo or two will help!
I have a 10-5 that starts with serial # D36xxxx. It dates to 1971.

 

[Drywalldude]

Don't know how to post them. I dont know how to do the url stuff to post a pic. I'm used to the easy stuff like fb. The info I listed should be enough to go on. I mean, it's a revolver lol. Model, condition, finish, and serial number is all one can list.

 

[murphydog]

Welcome! Have a look at this post and give us the model number, likely either MOD 10-5 or 10-6:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/326458-identify-your-gun.html

It is a 1973 production gun. MPD 1395 may be a property stamping and inventory number for the Washington, DC police (Metropolitan PD) or one of many other city departments whose name begins with letter M. If you are able to post a photo someone here may recognize the stamping. Hope this is helpful.

 

[JoeReed]

I am looking at trading for a S&W revolver. The model is mpd1395. It's a .38 spl, ser#D536755. It is in 85-90% condition. Blued with a 4" barrel. I can't find anything about it. Year, value, etc...

Does it have adjustable sights? Could be a model 15 at four inches. Mpd could be Minneapolis, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, etc.

 

[DWalt]

SN D536755 would date its manufacture from late 1973, and it is a Model 10-4, 10-5, or 10-6. That should be stamped on the frame inside the yoke area. It will not be a Model 15. The SN of those has a K prefix. No way to guess at value without some pictures to establish its condition. Could be anywhere from $250-$400.

 

[CelticSire]

The info I listed should be enough to go on. I mean, it's a revolver lol. Model, condition, finish, and serial number is all one can list.

Welcome to the Forum, and welcome to the wonderful world of Smith and Wesson. Allow me to further elaborate on the "all one can list" list:

Heavy barrel or "pencil" barrel?
Fixed sights or adjustable sights?
Polish blue or matte blue?
Square butt or round butt?
3 screw, 4 screw, or 5 screw?
What frame: J, K , L , N?
Barrel length?
Shrouded or unshrouded ejector rod?
Calibre?
Humpback hammer or not?
Target trigger, combat trigger, regular trigger?
Sights: black or red ramp/white outline?
Does it have a recessed cylinder?
Is the barrel pinned?
Front sight pinned or integral?
Front sight ramp or patridge?
Is the top strap checkered or not?
How many grooves are in the back strap of the grip, 6 or 10?
Is there a stamp in the crane that says "REG" with a 4 digit number?
Does it have a lanyard ring?
Is there a diamond around the screw in the stocks?

These are just a few questions off the top of my head. I'm sure fellow Forum members will have others. The more you succumb to this addiction we call Smith and Wesson, the more you will learn that there is no such thing as simply "a revolver."

 

[DWalt]

"I mean, it's a revolver lol. Model, condition, finish, and serial number is all one can list."

The D prefix identifies it as a a K-frame M&P, the SN dates it, and from that information it must be a Model 10 with one of three different possible dashes depending upon the barrel weight. At least you did provide a SN and say it was blued and provided a barrel length.

Not always so easy to identify, as some questions here are more along the lines of "I have this old pistol. What is it, how old is it, and what's it worth?" Not much to work with.

 

[Arik]

. I mean, it's a revolver lol. Model, condition, finish, and serial number is all one can list.

You'd think so but I just bought my first Colt revolver and it turns out the S# was used on 4 different models from the mid 20s to the mid 60s. All with the same finish, barrel and caliber options