mountaindrew
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I justy bought an old smith revolver, It was represented to me as an M&P .38, but I have some doubts.
It Is a K-Frame that has been reblued. It has a 5" pencil barrel with a round, stepped front sight, pinned at the frame. Barrel is marked 38 S&W cartridge and the top has patent dates ranging from '06 to '14
The reason I am not sure it is an old M&P are these.
1. The rear sight notch is a nice square notch as seen on newer guns, while the front sight is a very narrow blade. Also the brrle may be slightly mis-clocked. I suspect a barrel replacement.
2. There is a positive hammer block built into the sideplate (I thought those came mutch later)
3. The cylinder is bored out to .357 length. .357's fit comfortable in all chambers (I did not fire any)
The serial number is 502567, no prefix
the number under the crane is 2362 or maybe 23 62
There is a large "made in USA on the right side in front of the trigger guard
it has a four screw sideplate and a screw under the trigger guard.
What model is this, and any other info would be helpful.
It Is a K-Frame that has been reblued. It has a 5" pencil barrel with a round, stepped front sight, pinned at the frame. Barrel is marked 38 S&W cartridge and the top has patent dates ranging from '06 to '14
The reason I am not sure it is an old M&P are these.
1. The rear sight notch is a nice square notch as seen on newer guns, while the front sight is a very narrow blade. Also the brrle may be slightly mis-clocked. I suspect a barrel replacement.
2. There is a positive hammer block built into the sideplate (I thought those came mutch later)
3. The cylinder is bored out to .357 length. .357's fit comfortable in all chambers (I did not fire any)
The serial number is 502567, no prefix
the number under the crane is 2362 or maybe 23 62
There is a large "made in USA on the right side in front of the trigger guard
it has a four screw sideplate and a screw under the trigger guard.
What model is this, and any other info would be helpful.