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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Ok...like the previous one is a .38 Military & Police, Model 10, Change 3. The 3rd change was in 1961 and continued until 1962. There is much more information on this model if you'd like it. Just depends on what you're looking to find out and yes, pictures are always helpful to narrow it down...
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Don't quote me on this, but it appears to be a .38 Military & Police, Pre-Model 10. According to "The Book", models with that "C" prefix were postwar models produced from 1948-1951. It says the "C" prefix started on March 22, 1948 with C1 and ended in 1951 with C223998, so yours is a 1948...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Well to use some Star Wars terminology...I am the Padawan and you are the Jedi Master. I know quite a bit about guns, but don't want to be the guy that buys a box of ammo because it's the cheapest. I truly believe in treating my guns in a way that Roy Jinks would not disapprove of in any way.
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Garman5: Finishes at that time were blue or nickel. It's possible that it has been parkerised, which would give it a grey finish. Usually when a blued gun discolors it goes a 'plum' color. Pics will help. Here you go...tried to get the second shot to show the shiny/mirror like finish. I...
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Thank you for the info. The gun is almost blued, but is a "very" shiny almost greyish color. Not sure what to call the finish. I can provide pics to make it easier.
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    I have never put any rounds through it as long as I've had it...might be about time and no +P rounds. Looking forward to getting a letter back on it and finding a starting point to learning about it's adventures in life.
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    I appreciate that someone else is into this gun as well. I will keep this thread on course about the aforementioned revolver. Hope to have an update for you all soon.
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Ok...my new to me 19-3 was produced sometime in the late fifties. Serial# K8494XX...it is pinned and recessed as well. I plan on getting it lettered, but curious about the year. Thanks.
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    The search continues for the origin of my grandfather's gun, but picked up a 19-3 tonight that I got from a buddy. If I could take a departure from the current topic, can anyone get me a manufacture year for it. Serial# K8494XX and I know it is Pinned and Recessed, which makes it more...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    I already have the form on hand to send away to Roy Jinks. I am waiting to pick up an older Model 19-3 that I just purchased, so I'll get that one lettered too.
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Apparently, the Ruffner Family was very well known in that area, so the story is that much more interesting. There may have even been a link to Robert E. Lee and the Ruffner Family. There was also a connection to Booker T. Washington, who was apparently a garden helper for the...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Funny, you should mention that because my grandfather was a Captain with the Charleston, WV Police. This story is starting to come together, but I think there is more and now I am intrigued to learn more. I have some family still back in WV who might have some info on the gun or this whole story.
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Neither the hammer or the trigger are plated and the pictures should hopefully show the same. I do intend on getting a letter for this gun and a late 50's/early 60's Model 19-3 I am picking up Monday; that I just purchased (love that CA 10-day cooling off period!). That gun is so clean and...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Two more photos of the butt of the gun to show the "star" stamped along with the serial number, which I had to crop out for obvious reasons. The second obviously shows the other part of the serial minus the last two digits. It just occurred to me that I could have put all four in the same...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Oyeboten, I got some close-ups of the gun for you...let me know if you need more and of what. I cropped out the last two of the serial which I assume is wise...right? The second photo is to show the "P" stamp in front of the serial under the barrel. I know it is supposed to be a "B" to...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    Thank you for all the information. Jenks said it was a 1916 gun originally and there is a "star" imprinted after the serial number on the butt, so it was refinished at some point. As for the serial number under the barrel, it does have what appears to be a "P" that is encircled, but could be a...
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    .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )

    .38 Military & Police Model 1905 (4th Change) I have one as well, that belonged to my grandfather. After talking to Roy Jenks at S&W, he was able to give me the model number and approximate manufacture date of 1916. Based on my description, he feels the gun may have been refinished. I plan...
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