Opinions on 1905 4th change

[Joe F]

I'm looking at a 1905 4th change in nickel. Asking price is $450. Is that reasonable for this gun? S/N is 429XXX

 

[H Richard]

From what I can see in the pictures, if the mechanics all check out wouldn't be too far off. $350 - $400 would be better, but $450 isn't out of reason.

 

[JP@AK]

I agree with H Richard
This is a pretty nice looking early- to mid-1920s, nickeled M&P with the 5" barrel. Everything looks good and original. If you can get it for $400, great. I would not pass on it for a mere $50 more.

Probable date on this one is between mid-1922 and mid-1927.

Sorry. Just saw that you posted the serial number. I was going by features only. So the shipping is closer to 1923-24. Still in the range I suggested, but at the lower end.

 

[DWalt]

$450 is a tad high - I agree with the previous $350-400
Probably late 1922-early 1923.

 

[Joe F]

Thanks everyone, I was thinking $400ish. I'm not a huge fan of nickel, but I think that gun looks good. It seems to be a good compromise between shiny "chrome" and a finish that is worn out. Are the grips correct?

 

[JP@AK]

Are the grips correct?

Yes, they are. And they look pretty nice, too.

The 5" barrel is one thing that makes this gun attractive. I find these point a lot better than the 4". It is my preferred length in a K frame revolver. I have several and I like them a lot!

 

[Speedo2]

The short front sight on this revolver made me wonder if it was a 32-20 or a 38 spl; but its sn is well above that of the 32-20's (ended at 144684; just looked it up in SCSW). However, that does raise the possibility that the front sight may have been messed with, which could be a negotiation point (or a deal breaker). -S2