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Pickin this little guy up Wednesday what do you think it's all numbers matching with little wear locks up tight one grip is smoothed from a holster but the gun has very low rounds through it locks up super tight serial number is 6418xx what year does this make it I think it's a pre 10 5 screw what's the value for it thanks!
 

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That serial number puts it in the 1915 - 1942 (241704 - 700000) range.
 
With the flecking spots in the nickel, I would put it at about a $300 gun. They are not too collectable, they made a gazillion of them from 1899 to present. It became the model 10 after 1957.
 
A little closer range would be 1930-1937. With that SN, I'd say close to the higher end of that range, at least pre-WWII.
 
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I didn't see the SN first time through. Anyway, for several reasons, I think it was manufactured in 1937 or earlier. Dating those made during the Great Depression is a little difficult, as shipping dates do not correlate with manufacturing dates, as many shipments were made of old inventory. Therefore, the shipping date for yours could have been much later than 1937, even though made earlier. The early British contract M&Ps manufactured during early-mid 1940 started with SNs of about 685000. A factory letter will tell you the shipping date, but not the manufacture date.
 
I didn't see the SN first time through. Anyway, for several reasons, I think it was manufactured in 1937 or earlier. Dating those made during the Great Depression is a little difficult, as shipping dates do not correlate with manufacturing dates, as many shipments were made of old inventory. Therefore, the shipping date for yours could have been much later than 1937, even though made earlier. The early British contract M&Ps manufactured during early-mid 1940 started with SNs of about 685000. A factory letter will tell you the shipping date, but not the manufacture date.

oh okay thanks for the help what do you think the gun is worth
 
You would have the best opinion on what it's worth (what you paid for it)

Just tell us and we'll let you know if you did OK :)

245 from a private seller one owner gun don't be too harsh on me!
 
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