Help indentify a revolver

[AllenM]

I am not a big revolver person so I cant readily identify this gun. It is a S&W 38 special I think it is pre model 10 but I don't know.
Anybody tell me what this is and approx value.

top of the barrel

 

[Kirk Freeman]

easy, look at the trademark and the latch. It's a Smith & Wesson HE.

I believe it is a Model of 1905 (3rd Change??? I think).

Smith & Wesson Model 1905 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[SEIndSAM]

easy, look at the trademark and the latch. It's a Smith & Wesson HE.

I believe it is a Model of 1905 (3rd Change??? I think).

Smith & Wesson Model 1905 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yep, I think KF nailed it.

 

[ipswervy]

I found a picture of the exact same revolver and it was listed as a S&W Hand Ejector .38spl - model of 1905. Smith & Wesson "Military & Police" M10 and other K-frame revolvers. Modern Firearms - S&W M&P ( K ) frame

 

[AllenM]

This is getting me closer.
Here is a pic with the cylinder open
Says 02 97????

The Serial is: 23753

 

[ghitch75]

1905...as said...

 

[AllenM]

Suggested value for this condition?

 

[ghitch75]

200 to 400 would be my guess...

 

[Dirtebiker]

I've got one that is in much better condition that I gave $300 for. If that helps.

My only question is how many patent dates and what range?

 

[AllenM]

I've got one that is in much better condition that I gave $300 for. If that helps.

My only question is how many patent dates and what range?

9 patent dates April 9 89 - Dec 17 01

 

[rnmcguire]

The original M&P Value would be $200-$300 probably. How does the barrel look? Any pitting inside? Does the action lock up tight?

 

[AllenM]

The original M&P Value would be $200-$300 probably. How does the barrel look? Any pitting inside? Does the action lock up tight?

Inside the barrel looks good and action is good, just a shame it wasn't stored better.

Can you elaborate on "original M&P"? Like I said I am not much on revolvers

 

[indiucky]

Inside the barrel looks good and action is good, just a shame it wasn't stored better.

Can you elaborate on "original M&P"? Like I said I am not much on revolvers

Military and Police. I would have $250 on it in my shop. One of the greatest handguns of the 20th century IMHO lest my comments be construed as "testy."

They came in .32-20, 38 Special, .38 Smith and Wesson, and .32 long, with the majority being in .38 special. A true classic and still a viable defensive weapon to this day. And it's made out of steel...I like the round butt with the hard rubber grips on that one. I wish it could talk, I bet it has some stories to tell.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

One of the greatest handguns of the 20th century IMHO lest my comments be construed as "testy."

I would construe them as "accurate" but my Smith & Wesson bias is showing.

 

[indiucky]

I would contrue them as "accurate" but my Smith & Wesson bias is showing.

You old fogey...You know they are outdated...

I just thought of new lyrics for a rap song from my daughetr's favorite Shrek scene at the end of the film...

"I like Round Butts and I can not lie...
You other Brother's can't deny..
That when a Smith walks in with
a little bitty grip I get...Feelings."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s1ECntZfGI

 

[AllenM]

This thread has taken a turn for the worse

 

[Mr.Johnny]

Looks like my Police Positive to me but it would then be labeled. Mines a 38 sp.

 

[AllenM]

I did end up owning this but I am not going to keep it if anybody is interested.

 

[Clay]

how much?

 

[Disposable Heart]

Yeah Alan, how much? (must have awesome addition to collection!!)