S&W revolver

[KENGUN]

Then it isn't a model 10 it is probably a Military and Police Model of 1905 2nd change these were made from 1906-1909 serial number range 73251-146899.
If you will go to the link I posted and answer the questions found there on this thread someone will be able to nail it down for you.

Could u send link again, did not receive it...

 

[k22fan]

[...] On the left, just under the chamber it says S&W made in the United States, Registera Unastatus. Springfield, Mass. [...]

This is an important clue. S&W only stamped MADE IN USA there until about 1948. For a short time their repair shop added the extra three lines retoactively but a one line address makes it a safe bet the revolver is a .38 Special made after WW II. Now you are looking for a C prefix. At the end of WW II the V prefix was changed to an S at 811338 in that million serial numbers. The million C prefix serial numbers started in the spring of 1948. They were followed by the D prefix. S&W started stamping model numbers 1957-58 while C prefixes were being used. You wrote it has no model number so that dates it 1948-1957. The Standard Catalog of S&W gives the range C1-C223998 for 1948-1951.

 

[AlHunt]

You said:

Due either holster rub or from hand use, the quite large S&W emblem engraved on the right side is slightly visible, but authentic.

And then:

The blueing at least a 8-9.

Those 2 things do not go together. Without even seeing it, I'd bet the gun has been refinished. At $250, certainly not a deal killer if the gun is safe to shoot.

 

[KENGUN]

This is an important clue. S&W only stamped MADE IN USA there until about 1948. For a short time their repair shop added the extra three lines retoactively but a one line address makes it a safe bet the revolver is a .38 Special made after WW II. Now you are looking for a C prefix. At the end of WW II the V prefix was changed to an S at 811338 in that million serial numbers. The million C prefix serial numbers started in the spring of 1948. They were followed by the D prefix. S&W started stamping model numbers 1957-58 while C prefixes were being used. You wrote it has no model number so that dates it 1948-1957. The Standard Catalog of S&W gives the range C1-C223998 for 1948-1951.

Thanks k22fan

Could u send link again, did not receive it...

 

[KENGUN]

This is an important clue. S&W only stamped MADE IN USA there until about 1948. For a short time their repair shop added the extra three lines retoactively but a one line address makes it a safe bet the revolver is a .38 Special made after WW II. Now you are looking for a C prefix. At the end of WW II the V prefix was changed to an S at 811338 in that million serial numbers. The million C prefix serial numbers started in the spring of 1948. They were followed by the D prefix. S&W started stamping model numbers 1957-58 while C prefixes were being used. You wrote it has no model number so that dates it 1948-1957. The Standard Catalog of S&W gives the range C1-C223998 for 1948-1951.

This Taptalk site is indeed confusing. Hope you received my post just previously about finding on rear face of cylinder B 74520
As said only numbers on butt are the 74520 What does the "B" denote on cylinder?

You said:



And then:


Those 2 things do not go together. Without even seeing it, I'd bet the gun has been refinished. At $250, certainly not a deal killer if the gun is safe to shoot.

 

[Targets Guy]

A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

[k22fan]

This Taptalk site is indeed confusing. Hope you received my post just previously about finding on rear face of cylinder B 74520
As said only numbers on butt are the 74520 What does the "B" denote on cylinder?

The B denotes blued. The only thing I can think of that matches would be a 1906 to 1909 revolver retroactively stamped with a 4 line address by the repair department in which case it would not originally have been chambered for .38 S&W.

 

[KENGUN]

That seems a bit confusing, are you saying that they added two lines in addition to "Made by Smith&Wesson to prove the caliber was changed?What it says exactly is this.
Smith & Wesson
Made in the United States
Registrado Estados Unidos
Springfield, Mass.
Thats it....if you can get back to me today, that would be great...
Thanks again k22

 

[KENGUN]

Im addition the owner said on barrel but barely visible.
.Patnd.9th rest unclear.
Thats all.

 

[Art Doc]

KENGUN, we are really not trying to confuse you, but there are several "38 caliber" cartridges and numerous models of revolvers in these various 38 calibers. Without a really good detailed description it's impossible to know for sure what you are looking at.

S&W serials often have letters in them. Like C123456 or K87654. Many people don't know the letters are important and don't mention them in describing a gun.

How many rounds does the cylinder hold? Most are 5 or 6 and knowing which can help ID the model.

The EXACT caliber should be stamped on the barrel.

I know it's difficult to get this info when you don't have the gun. A photo sent via email can answer nearly all the questions. If you can have the seller send a photo to me I can post it and we can figure out what he has.

[email protected]

 

[k22fan]

KENGUN,

For a short time the factory repair shop added the additional address lines to all the old revolvers they worked on no matter what the work was. The serial number you've given contradicts the presence of a four line address. The repair shop is the one unlikely explanation.

The best thing would be for you to email the picture to SaxonPig. I'm confused and can't be much more help.

 

[KENGUN]

As said when I started this forum, the butt serial number is 74520...There is NO Letter prefix! From the way that k22fan described it being a military or police issue, and a forerunner to the esteemed 10, I'll go with that consideration and purchase it based upon a test firing! I'm sure it has somte histry to it..If bought, I will of course send some pictures.....My thanks again to all you pro's! Im honored by your unending quest to aid and assist others interested in this historical
Firearm.