Picked up another post-war transition Heavy Duty

[19leben]

Just got home with this one a couple hours ago. It’s got some honest wear, not beat up too bad. Am thinking it was maybe a policeman’s sidearm, showing some holster wear especially at the muzzle along with some stock damage. All numbers match, including the side plate. Got it fairly cheap though, so I’m pretty happy with it.
I do think it feels heavy for a M&P however. Should be a good shooter.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Looks like a 38-44 to me, that shrouded ejector rod was not found on M&Ps/Pre-Model 10s.

 

[Frailer]

There’s a reason it feels heavy for an M&P. It isn’t one.

That’s a .38/44 Heavy Duty. Nice gun.

Edited to add: As Jeff mention below, if you got this for a price that was “fairly cheap” for an M&P you made out like a bandit.

 

[22hipower]

Way better than a "pre-10," that's a transitional HD from 1946. Worth I think, about two "pre-10s" in the same condition. Enjoy.

Come to think about it, you're not the first to make that mistake, and won't be the last. I bought this one on GB a couple years ago also advertised as a "pre 10 M&P."

Jeff
SWCA #1457

https://flic.kr/p/2oXejPV https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

 

[mchom]

A pleasant surprise

Great find !
Correct numbered stocks too

 

[Oldengineer]

I really like it. A great acquisition even at market value.

Tom H.

 

[19leben]

I have to fess up. I stopped by this shop after meeting a client. I always start at the used revolver cabinet and when I saw the HD I got really excited when I saw the ejector rod shroud, and the tag that advertised it as a "pre-10". Also noted that it was a 4" barrel and long action hammer. Thought it was pretty cool that I found another 4" Transitional HD! The only "issue" with it; the charge holes have been reamed for .357 Magnum, so that's what I'll be using in it. Paid $549 for it.

 

[SlamFire]

I like the look. You did good.

 

[ussmanlovede36]

I won this Heavy Duty from GB @ $755. Post War 1951.