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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
The 38 Special revolver has serial numbers (SN 267xxx) stamped on the bottom of the butt, the rear face of the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel above the ejector rod which all match and there are no letters in the serial number.
The Assembly # 2031 is inside the cylinder area.
1. Length of barrel (measured from the cylinder face to the end of the muzzle). = 6 inch
2. Adjustable sights
3. Dull or Brushed Nickel Finish - the finish looks more like Stainless Steel than Nickel.
The finish and the revolver is in excellent condition. The grips look old and have considerable wear but are in good shape with the center screw and the S&W emblem on each side. The grips look to be 90 years old and original.
I believe this revolver was manufactured about 1920 but I can't figure out the finish as it appears to look like stainless instead of nickel plate.
There are four screws on the right side of the revolver that hold the plate.
Is someone familiar with this finish on this revolver or can tell me more about it? I believe this revolver was made long before stainless being used.
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
The 38 Special revolver has serial numbers (SN 267xxx) stamped on the bottom of the butt, the rear face of the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel above the ejector rod which all match and there are no letters in the serial number.
The Assembly # 2031 is inside the cylinder area.
1. Length of barrel (measured from the cylinder face to the end of the muzzle). = 6 inch
2. Adjustable sights
3. Dull or Brushed Nickel Finish - the finish looks more like Stainless Steel than Nickel.
The finish and the revolver is in excellent condition. The grips look old and have considerable wear but are in good shape with the center screw and the S&W emblem on each side. The grips look to be 90 years old and original.
I believe this revolver was manufactured about 1920 but I can't figure out the finish as it appears to look like stainless instead of nickel plate.
There are four screws on the right side of the revolver that hold the plate.
Is someone familiar with this finish on this revolver or can tell me more about it? I believe this revolver was made long before stainless being used.