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Recently did a trade for a S&W M&P Model of 1905 4th change. Finally got to pick it up this morning. I love this thing already. The gentleman I got it from said he thought it was circa 1920. The serial number is 3906xx any help in dating this gun would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Rob
Supica and Nahas Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson lists the serial number range 241704 -700,000
as being made between 1915 and 1942. Heat treated cylinders began at 316648 which most references date as 1920.
sights went from a thing blade front and narrow rear to a larger sight picture about 1920
The stocks represent a style used from about 1920 to around 1929. In 1920 they reached serial numbers in the 346,000 range. By 1932 they were up in the 628,000 range or higher. so early 1920's would be a good estimate on your gun. But none of this is cast in stone. The only way to know for sure is to order a historical letter from Smith & Wesson. This is the procedure"
You will need a snapshot of the gun, a full description including the serial number on the butt, and a check in the amount of $30.00 made out to Smith & Wesson. In exchange the company's historian, Roy G. Jinks, will research the original records (which are not computerized by the way) and send you a letter containing the details of what he finds.
This comprehensive document will contain an overview of the model’s history, followed by the details of your particular gun. This usually includes the caliber, barrel length, finish, and the exact date it was shipped from the factory, and to what distributor or dealer. If there are any special features they will be listed too. This information is often invaluable, and should you sell the gun sometime in the future you can easily recover the cost of the letter.
Additional information on a historical letter will be found at the Smith & Wesson company website at: www.smith-wesson.com
Nice M&P, it seems to me that most from that era have 5 or 6 inch barrels, the 4 inch ones like yours are not as common, and yours is in decent condition also. Very nice score.
Thanks for the info Old Fuff. I plan on getting it lettered. I forgot to mention is has the small U shaped rear sight. You cant see it from the pics but the case coloring on the hammer and trigger is really nice.
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