Smith and Wesson post war M&p value

[ABPOS]

I mean, bad finish, no finish, good finish, it is still a nice revolver. I would think about refinishing it too. And putting some period correct stocks on. It would make for a fantastic range gun. And if it works well a good home defense gun. Tapered barrels for the win.

 

[Tyree1867]

"MDC" is most likely the Metropolitan District Commission which was the police for the park system in Boston MA.

I have a revolver that letters to them marked with MDC followed by a number.

History - M.D.C. Police Photos

Plus one for .44 Special!

 

[Kenny D]

I see that Dura Coat has a finish that kind of looks like bluing now. Has any one tried it? I have a Hand Ejector that left the factory in 1913-14 with no finish left on it. Been thinking about trying it as the mechanical condition is spot on.


PS: OK to move to another forum if this not OK here.

 

[El Biblioitecario]

I like weapons with old property markings and enough wear that I do not agonize over how much they depreciate with each round fired. If I needed a utility .38 I would consider this piece a far better value than the currently manufactured Model 10.

I would consider any money spent on refinishing as madness. I agree the rubber handles should go, but instead of worrying about 'correct' grips I'd look for low priced and pimpy, such as plastic stag or fake ivory with a raised carving of a cow.

 

[shouldazagged]

I would have offered $200 but cheerfully paid $250 if it's mechanically sound with a good bore and charge holes.

I would clean it up, maybe do a little cold blue touchup. Or not. Then wax it and shoot the hell out of it.

 

[Waveski]

This here is a fine example of : You never quite know which gun is going to spur a lengthy discussion. Interesting phenomenon.

 

[Vbk76]

I tried two shades of durablue. It works. Looks fake. That revolver has perfect patina/tells a story. Leave it as is and enjoy it...

 

[glowe]

I just noticed the serial number on the rear cylinder picture and think I see 329XXX? If so, the gun is much earlier than 1948 and probably 1922 ship date. If the barrel has a diamond or rectangle stamped on the bottom flat, it was replaced and the ejector rod knob was updated t fit the replacement barrel groove?

A pre-war law enforcement revolver is worth more than $250 and one in good working order would sell easily for $300 or more if the initials were identified.

The only serial number option for these tired eyes is 829XXX, which would have shipped from the factory in 1941 era.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

Sorry, I'm still not happy about the pictures to come to a sound final judgment

...OP...you got it out into the sunlight...but placing it on that white background forced your camera to under expose it...

...try a gray or beige background next time...