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Was browsing through one of the local dealers tonight when one of the clerks mentioned that he had taken in two older revolvers earlier in the day. One was a very nice Colt Police Positive. But the other...
Was a fairly nice older S&W. At first I thought it was a WWII version because of the serial number (887,xxx), but no "V". So, according to Supica and Nahas it looks like a Model 1905, 4th Change. Assuming a straight line of production, it looks like late 1930's, maybe 1938. Finish was a little worn but fairly nice for the age. Cylinder lockup was pretty tight on all but one or two chambers, but those were not bad. Grips looked original. No military markings but on the backstrap was engraved "AOP 305".
I offered him $300 but he wanted to wait until the owner saw it and made his decision. I tried to find out how much they paid for it but they wouldn't say. I left my number, hopefully we can work out a fair price tomorrow.
Was a fairly nice older S&W. At first I thought it was a WWII version because of the serial number (887,xxx), but no "V". So, according to Supica and Nahas it looks like a Model 1905, 4th Change. Assuming a straight line of production, it looks like late 1930's, maybe 1938. Finish was a little worn but fairly nice for the age. Cylinder lockup was pretty tight on all but one or two chambers, but those were not bad. Grips looked original. No military markings but on the backstrap was engraved "AOP 305".
I offered him $300 but he wanted to wait until the owner saw it and made his decision. I tried to find out how much they paid for it but they wouldn't say. I left my number, hopefully we can work out a fair price tomorrow.