U.S. Navy Model of 1902

[Retired W4]

A friend just called me to ask about a gun he had. It turns out the Navy SN and S&W SN are in the second 1000 guns of the Model of 1902 Navy. From his description the walnut stocks are correct for the gun. I won't get to see the gun for a few weeks but I will try to get him to send some pictures of it. Of course I will post them when I get them. All the other marks are there and the description he gave indicated it is in pretty high condition for something that is well over 100 years old. More to come.

 

[glowe]

Navy Models 1899 and 1902 are often beat to death, if not rusted. One in fine condition would be in demand from both S&W and military collectors. The 1902 Navy did have checkered walnut stocks with concave top rounds. They did not have the year and inspector stamps and were plain on top.

 

[SSGRock]

1902

Looking forward to seeing.

 

[gunbarrel]

Cool--can't wait to see it..A lot of subject info on this thread. I'm sure Gary remembers it.

1899 & 1902 US Navy's

 

[AJ]

A friend just called me to ask about a gun he had. It turns out the Navy SN and S&W SN are in the second 1000 guns of the Model of 1902 Navy. From his description the walnut stocks are correct for the gun. I won't get to see the gun for a few weeks but I will try to get him to send some pictures of it. Of course I will post them when I get them. All the other marks are there and the description he gave indicated it is in pretty high condition for something that is well over 100 years old. More to come.

What do you want a Squid gun for? A Jarhead Model 1905 would be nice or even Doggie 1902.........

All kidding aside get it if you can and the price is right!

 

[cgt4570]

Here's a quick cell pic of my 3 early U.S. examples. A Model 1899 Army, 1899 Navy and 1902 Navy. None will win any beauty contests, but they're all original, and great shooters. I'm thrilled to have one of each 1,000!

 

[CptCurl]

I have one you can look at. They are all fairly rough, but mine is not too bad. I posted a detailed thread a few years back. Rather than choke your thread by posting pictures, here is a link to my thread from June, 2017:

.38 M&P Model 1902 U.S. Navy No. 25188

If anyone wants to resurrect my old thread, please feel free.

Curly

 

[Model19man]

I have one you can look at. They are all fairly rough, but mine is not too bad. I posted a detailed thread a few years back. Rather than choke your thread by posting pictures, here is a link to my thread from June, 2017:

.38 M&P Model 1902 U.S. Navy No. 25188

If anyone wants to resurrect my old thread, please feel free.

Curly

Very nice. I like your revolver. Thanks for sharing.

 

[MyTurn]

And what do I have here?

 

[MyTurn]

The curious thing, to me, is that the numbers on the cylinder match those on the front grip strap but the numbers inside the crane are different. Yet the fit of the crane is absolutely perfect and the finish is consistent with the rest of the gun. Any ideas?

 

[Muley Gil]

The curious thing, to me, is that the numbers on the cylinder match those on the front grip strap but the numbers inside the crane are different. Yet the fit of the crane is absolutely perfect and the finish is consistent with the rest of the gun. Any ideas?

The number on the frame and yoke (Colts have cranes; S&Ws have yokes) are assembly numbers, used to keep parts together during the build.

 

[MyTurn]

The number on the frame and yoke (Colts have cranes; S&Ws have yokes) are assembly numbers, used to keep parts together during the build.

So the mismatch doesn't suggest the gun has been altered?

 

[Muley Gil]

So the mismatch doesn't suggest the gun has been altered?

Those are not supposed to match. Once the revolver has been completed, the assembly numbers have no meaning.

 

[MyTurn]

Thank you for that info. Good news! And always learning.