I ran across a nice S&W S Model 5 screw .38 spl. in good condition at the pawn shop this morning. Mechanically it is excellent with clean nice barrel. Diamond grips with just a slight blimish on one side of the frame near the top. Any one know anything about this particular model? Asking price is $280. Thanks for any help in advance.
S&W S Model 5 Screw info
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The so-called 5-screw setup was used on all Smith & Wesson hand ejector models from the late 1890's forward to the middle-late 1940's. So 5-screw doesn't denote or identify a particular model. To do that a much more complete description is needed, plus the serial number stamped on the butt. Also include any letters, such as "V", "S", or "C" that might be there along with the number.
If you are looking at a 6-shot .38 Special, with a barrel length between 2 to 6 inches, that has fixed sights, you probably have a .38 Military & Police model. In the condition you described it would likely be worth the asking price. But without more information there isn't much more I can tell you, and what I have may be wrong.
If you are looking at a 6-shot .38 Special, with a barrel length between 2 to 6 inches, that has fixed sights, you probably have a .38 Military & Police model. In the condition you described it would likely be worth the asking price. But without more information there isn't much more I can tell you, and what I have may be wrong.
Bullet Bob
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IF, you mean it's serial number began with the letter "S", it's an N-frame (large frame) S&W made between 1946-1970; very dangerous to handle; email me with it's location, and I'll make sure it's properly disposed of.
XavierBreath
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The fifth (upper sideplate) screw was deleted from S&W revolvers in 1955.
The S prefix to the Model of 1905 4th change occured between 1945 and 1948, from serial S811120 to S999999.
These were know as transitonal models, as well as post-war M&P (Military & Police) revolvers. Here's my S prefixed transitional Model of 1905 4th change. Does the revolver you are considering look like this? If so, the SCS&W lists it as a $300 gun in Excellent condition, $265 in Very Good condition. They are fine shooting revolvers.
The S prefix to the Model of 1905 4th change occured between 1945 and 1948, from serial S811120 to S999999.
These were know as transitonal models, as well as post-war M&P (Military & Police) revolvers. Here's my S prefixed transitional Model of 1905 4th change. Does the revolver you are considering look like this? If so, the SCS&W lists it as a $300 gun in Excellent condition, $265 in Very Good condition. They are fine shooting revolvers.
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The "S" prefix was used on both K and N frame revolvers following Wold War Two. The letter denoted that the gun had a new hammer block safety, that S&W developed at the end of 1944 in response to a request (demand?) from the U.S. Navy, following an accident when a sailor was killed when a Victory Model .38 revolver was dropped on a Battleship's hardwood deck.
XavierBreath
It looks exactly like the picture you posted except for the grips. The diamond pattern looks a bit bigger than the one you posted and the grips have a much darker color.
Other than the one small blemish on the top of the frame it appeared to be in really nice condition. It was dusty but when you wiped it away it was in fine condition. The guy at the shop told me an old gentleman brought it in the store in wrapped in a towel and just sold it straight out, no pawn.
I had to go back to town later yesterday and stopped by and told them to stick it in layaway for me.
Thanks for all the input I appreciate it!
It looks exactly like the picture you posted except for the grips. The diamond pattern looks a bit bigger than the one you posted and the grips have a much darker color.
Other than the one small blemish on the top of the frame it appeared to be in really nice condition. It was dusty but when you wiped it away it was in fine condition. The guy at the shop told me an old gentleman brought it in the store in wrapped in a towel and just sold it straight out, no pawn.
I had to go back to town later yesterday and stopped by and told them to stick it in layaway for me.
Thanks for all the input I appreciate it!
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