One fine Revolver

[Iamsniper1]

Acquired this revolver buku years ago and still seeking information as to it's age.The particulers are as follows.
This piece sports a 6" pinned barrel,square butt and is a 4 screw.
S&W logo on the left side of frame and MADE IN THE U.S.A. on the right side of frame.SMITH&WESSON on the left side of barrel,SMITH&WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.
PATENTED FEB.8.06.SEPT.14.09.DEC.29.14 on top of the barrel.38 S.&W.SPECIAL CTG.on the right side of barrel.
The finish is excellent and the case color on the trigger and hammer outstanding.The serial numbers all match(frame,cylinder and under the barrel).4 small numbers on the yoke.The grips(Aftermarket) have been verified to have been made between 1930/1935,(they are not some El cheapo plastic).The serial number is 525XXX.Any information on this revolver would be greatly appreciated.

 

[scha]

With the large end on the ejector rod, I would estimate this one was made in the 1920s.

Hope this helps.

Steve

 

[P&R Fan]

Welcome to the forum. That's actually a 5 screw. 4 on sideplate, one on the front of trigger guard.

 

[fyimo]

It's a 38 special .38 Military & Police of 1905 4th change acording to my thinking and someone can correct me if I'm wrong. There were 758,296 of them made between 1915 to 1942. I also think it was made in the 1920's because a special order was put in for a small number of nickel versions that went out scattered over this time frame for the Texas State Prision from 1927 to 1930 with the serial numer range from 500000 to 630000.

Sorry I added a date correction

 

[Iamsniper1]

Welcome to the forum. That's actually a 5 screw. 4 on sideplate, one on the front of trigger guard.

Five screw it is,there is a screw at the front of the trigger guard,I did not know that screw counted,thanks for the heads up.

 

[DCWilson]

Nice gun. Yes to the comments above, and I will add that the serial number points to 1925/1926. (Art, I don't follow the argument about nickel guns and Texas Prisons.)

I won't argue with you about the stocks, but I will point out that the magna design (which your stocks imitate closely), did not exist until about 1935/36 at the earliest. Are there any markings or codes on the inner surfaces that might hint at their manufacturer?

I love that 1930s speedloader. I have one too, and I need to bring it out and use it as a prop in photos of some of my older revolvers.

 

[DCWilson]

And pardon my manners. I should have said "Welcome to the Forum" to the OP.

That M&P is a nice old warhorse to introduce yourself with.

And not to beat the issue of chronology to death, but Steve was correct that the mushroom-shaped ejector knob also points to the 1920s. Those were replaced by smaller knobs in the 1930s.

 

[Iamsniper1]

Nice gun. Yes to the comments above, and I will add that the serial number points to 1925/1926.

I won't argue with you about the stocks, but I will point out that the magna design (which your stocks imitate closely), did not exist until about 1935/36 at the earliest. Are there any markings or codes on the inner surfaces that might hint at their manufacturer?

I love that 1930s speedloader. I have one too, and I need to bring it out and use it as a prop in photos of some of my older revolvers.

Some gentleman online asked me to send him some photos of the grips taken off of the gun,he wanted to see the insides of the grips,no markings,but whatever he knew about these grips he offered me $75 for them, as you can see I refused his offer.

 

[Buford57]

The workmanship on S&Ws of that era is unparalleled. The grips remind me of those sold by Franzite. They were quite durable and have a distinctive look.

 

[Iamsniper1]

The workmanship on S&Ws of that era is unparalleled. The grips remind me of those sold by Franzite. They were quite durable and have a distinctive look.

FRANZITE-BINGO,I'm pretty sure that is what the gentleman
said they were,I had long forgotten the name,FRANZITE sure rings a bell.

 

[gjamison]

is that a speed loader in the picture? that really cool never seen one like that before...

 

[Iamsniper1]

is that a speed loader in the picture? that really cool never seen one like that before...

Yes indeed that's the real deal,as mentioned before this speed loader was made in the 30s,also not only can one load 6 at once,the loader also folds out(spring loaded) to load 3.

 

[twaits]

Yes indeed that's the real deal,as mentioned before this speed loader was made in the 30s,also not only can one load 6 at once,the loader also folds out(spring loaded) to load 3.

I LOVE it! Where can I find one? I've never seen any speed loader except the ones that have been available over the last 30 years or so. What are the markings on it? Would you possibly post more pics of the speed loader? (This S&W's not so bad either )
I'm assuming they are kind of rare and hard to find...

 

[Iamsniper1]

I LOVE it! Where can I find one? I've never seen any speed loader except the ones that have been available over the last 30 years or so. What are the markings on it? Would you possibly post more pics of the speed loader? (This S&W's not so bad either )
I'm assuming they are kind of rare and hard to find...

I have 4 of this type,the one I really want is made of brass,These were made by the REVOLVER CARTRIDGE CLIP
CORP,NEW YORK.The one in the photo came with the Smith,my first one.Google the net,once in awhile you'll find one for sale.

 

[Pontiaker]

Cool vintagespeed loader!

 

[mikepriwer]

By the serial number, the gun is about 1926.

Later, Mike Priwer

 

[Ranger87]

I think one word pretty much sums up this fine,fine, fine, piece of American History WOW! You dont see firearms built like this anymore. All people know now is Automatic. 17 round magazines and made of plastic. Ask a kid today what he thinks of this firearm and you wont even get a response i bet. Im proud to say that my boy knows what he is looking at when he sees a weapon like this but how many others can say the same. Sniper a very fine piece congrats on owning and if you want a lil advice from and old man...DO NOT EVER SELL IT! haha

Rangers lead the way!

 

[StingrayG4]

Very neat old gun & speed loader.

-S

 

[JayCeeNC]

Those grips are similar to these which I posted in one of Mike Priwar's threads on grips (http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/130109-custom-handgun-stocks-part-1-a.html). Mine are marked "Sports, Inc.", a Chicago suburb-based company which later marketed Franzite grips.

 

[bettis1]