I think the surface of my .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 (1918-1920) has been altered. I also think that this alteration is a benefit to me. I want to use this as a shooter rather than in the safe.
I would like to know what surface treatment has been done to make this look like...
I think the revolver must have been bead-blasted and buffed and I think it may have been electrolysis with a plating. The stamped S&W markings on th side plate are not sharp, and washed out. It has not rusting and I have had it for over 24 hours. If this is a plating it is the best that I have...
I have attached a couple of pictures. There is glare on the barrel that shows it as gold but the entire revolver has a uniform stainless steel satin finish
To JesseL,
I have a 38 Special S&W that looks exactly like you Grandfather’s revolver except mine has a 5 inch barrel.
Serial # C 311xxx
To mec,
Good information to avoid hot loads in this older gun as the Serial Number is below 316648.
To Old Fuff,
I have printed off the information...
I am a new member and am unfamiliar with this Site.
I have just purchased a Smith and Wesson which I believe is a
.38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - ( 4th change )
The patent information on the top of the barrel is as follows:
October 8,01.December 17,01.Feb.6,06.Sept 14,09.Dec 29,14...
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