I recently saw a S&W 1905 4th Change Nickel with 4 inch barrel. The serial number on the butt of the grip had a Star stamped on it at the end of the serial number. Is there any special significance to the star? Thank you for your help!
S&W 1905 Serial Number Question
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The star indicates work was done on the gun by S&W.
You may also find a repair date stamp on the left grip frame when you remove the stocks. For example, something like "8/46" (meaning August 1946) with a star or diamond and perhaps a letter B (reblued) or N (re-nickeled). May give you a hint as to what type of work was performed whenever the revolver went back to S&W.
That means post-factory. A customer returns the gun for repairs, refinishes, or both. Look for a date under the left stock like - 02 54 meaning it was returned in February 1954.
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The star indicates factory work as noted above, and stamped so the gun could not be sold as new after it was refinished/repaired.
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