To shoot or not to shoot

[Elroy]

That revolver is simply pristine and any collector of M&P's would be delighted to own it

I'm no collector but I can assure you I'm the one who's delighted.

Obviously this is THE knowledge base for S&W and we have a few questions if you please. After removing the grips we noted these "hallmarks" placed around the grip dowel pin and was wondering if there was any significance to these marks

And the other side

Maybe Jim and Jack Smith assembled this piece

Comments please

 

[JSR III]

As a collector first and a shooter second, I would have to agree with those that say DON'T SHOOT IT. There are plenty of M&P's that are in less condition and that can be had for less money out there to shoot. Finding one in this condition, and there are few that are, deserves to be maintained for future generations to enjoy. Believe me, there are more than a few keyboards out there with drool on them.

Yes, every S&W is test fired but most collectors consider that part of the manufacturering process and do not think that test firing devalues the gun. Taking it to the range and putting a few down the pipe is a different story to a collector.

If someone doesn't appreciate the gun for what it is, in the condition it is in, why not sell the gun to someone that does and use the money to purchase a shooter and several boxes of ammo. Now two gun owners are happy, the collector and the shooter.

I have 3 or 4 1905 4th changes in my collection but I would purchase that gun from you in a cocaine heartbeat.

 

[Magnumdood]

Shooter or Collector?

Someone noted that they were a collector first and a shooter second. I had never heard it put that way. I can't see owning a gun and not shooting it. I'm a shooter...period. Shoot it.

 

[Titegroups]

Will be the most expensive rounds you ever fire.

 

[JSR III]

Forgot to answer your most recent question, the marks around the stock pin are fitter and inspector marks. Have nothing to do with the gun other than internal factory notations. If the left frame has a date like 3 40 or 3.40 it means that the gun was back at the factory for some major work in March of 1940. Typically that means a new barrel or a refinish or something along those lines.

 

[Elroy]

As a collector first and a shooter second, I would have to agree with those that say DON'T SHOOT IT. There are plenty of M&P's that are in less condition and that can be had for less money out there to shoot.

I followed this advise and picked up this 10-6 in excellent condition.

It too is simply minty

It makes a nice mate to the 1905