Spied a Pre-M10 at pawnshop

[DeafSmith]

.38 Special, 5 screw, paddle wheel front sight, 5 inch barrel, excellent shape.

Strait ejector rod (no knob at the end.)

Serial # S 98xxxx. They want $450.

I think it was made in the '50s.

Is that a fair price?

Thanks.

 

[Muley Gil]

Looks like 1948 to me. I think $450 would be at the top of the price range, depending on your location.

Pictures would help.

 

[JP@AK]

Serial # S 98xxxx

I think it was made in the '50s

Likely shipped Feb/Mar 1948. S prefix production ended in March, 1948, at S999999. The first C prefix was assembled on March 22, 1948.

Strait (sic) ejector rod

This goes all the way back to approximate serial number S8741xx.

They want $450.

Is that a fair price?

Depends on the actual graded condition. If it is truly "Excellent" then it is about right. Maybe a little high, depending on how badly you want it.

 

[JP@AK]

DeafSmith

Would you please kindly send me the full serial number via PM so I can get it into the database?

Thanks!

 

[one eye joe]

TRY TO BARGAIN---BUT IF YOU LIKE IT, JUST BUY IT.....

THIS ONE WILL HAUNT YOUR MEMORY FOREVER, IF YOU WALK AWAY.....

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I'm quite sure Jack's assessment is spot on.

Here's my shooter grade S983431, which shipped in March '48. I paid $260 last year.

Best of luck with your decision.

Bob

 

[DeafSmith]

DeafSmith

Would you please kindly send me the full serial number via PM so I can get it into the database?

Thanks!

I'll get it tomorrow. I memorized what I could! Use my cell phone and I'll photo it for you guys. I have a 4 inch version in the safe but a bit later made. Mine is C 172xxx.

 

[oneounceload]

It's a PAWNSHOP, of course their initial asking price is high, but everything in a pawn shop is negotiable.

 

[rjb1]

Recently paid $420 for an almost-exact twin of the one you describe.
Maybe just a bit high, but not enough to keep me from buying it. It looks good and I'm pleased with it.

 

[DeafSmith]

Well yes folks but... Just got that S&W 640-1 .357 AND I still have a Colt Detective Special, second issue, mint condition, on Lay-away (200 bucks short of paying it off.)

So you guys wanna have me start a go-fund-me? Somehow I don't think that will fly. You know, "Retired Gent Gun Nut needs another gun, please fund me!"

Oh well.. I will get those pics and the SN tomorrow, and fondle it a bit.

 

[mbliss57]

Does it have a one line Made in USA stamping or the 4 line?

Here is S/N S900094 Shipped May 1947.
Pawn shop find as well. It came with all the extras. S/N on bottom of Box, Docs & tools
I did pay a bit more than I normally would for an M&P ..less than $600 more than $450 but.. this is in 99%+ Condition It is in the top 5 to 10 of the nicest condition guns I own.

I don't think $450 is too much if it is in excellent shape. Look at sold auction prices...then again it is a buyers market!

The S serial number range transition guns are the smallest production numbers of in all of the M&P inventory as far as I can tell.

 

[JP@AK]

Does it have a one line Made in USA stamping or the 4 line?

It would be very surprising if it has the 4 line address. That didn't start until about May, 1948, and the S prefix guns were not produced after March of that year. In the thousands of S prefix M&Ps I've looked at exactly none of them have the four line address.

 

[crsides]

You'll love the long action M&P. My 2" is a dream to shoot.

 

[DeafSmith]

OK folks! Serial # S 984697. See photos.

Since I have that Colt on lay-a-way SOMEBODY ELSE is gonna get this one.

Oh well...

 

[chiefdave]

Looks worth every penny to me.