Pre-Model 10 Question

[Rocketmedic40]

Hello, I’ve got a .38 Military & Police 4” revolver with a pencil barrel, serial C358386. I was curious as to when it was manufactured.

Shoots fantastically well, locks up tight, still gets carried. I feel like I’m getting my money’s worth out of it!

 

[Rocketmedic40]

Also curious if these are the stocks that came with it.

 

[JP@AK]

At serial number C358386 is NOT from 1948. The serial number (and the absence of the fifth screw) indicate an M&P from 1956.

The Modified Magna (PC) stocks are period correct and probably original. Pull them off and look at the inside of the right-hand panel. The serial number, minus the C, should be stamped there.

 

[DWalt]

The earlier revolver barrels were called Standard barrels, sometimes Tapered barrels. The somewhat later straight barrels are usually termed Heavy barrels. I don’t think S&W ever used the term Pencil barrels, but that is seen here a lot.

 

[chris66]

I have M&P # C3548xx. The barrel, cylinder and yoke are all numbered 3548xx. Are your parts numbered to your gun as well? My gun is also a 4 screw.

 

[Rocketmedic40]

I have M&P # C3548xx. The barrel, cylinder and yoke are all numbered 3548xx. Are your parts numbered to your gun as well? My gun is also a 4 screw.

They are, with the exception of the grips. Those I can’t read as easily; I think they’re transplanted from something with a -4 in the serial

 

[chris66]

They are, with the exception of the grips. Those I can’t read as easily; I think they’re transplanted from something with a -4 in the serial

That is really cool. You must have one of the last all part numbered Smith pre 10s.