Smith & Wesson S&W Model M&P 1905 4th Change .38 SPL. 6" Nickel DA/SA C&R

For Sale: Smith & Wesson S&W Model M&P 1905 4th Change .38 SPL. 6" Nickel DA/SA C&R

$ 295

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Smith & Wesson S&W Model M&P 1905 4th Change .38 Spl 6" Nickel DA/SA Revolver C&R

IMake: Smith & Wesson

Model: .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change

Serial Number: 245422

Year of Manufacture: 1915-1942

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Barrel Length: 6", Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half-round blade forged to the barrel. The rear sight is a "U" notch groove in the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut stocks with smooth diamonds. There are some scattered compressions and some minor marks in the wood. The checkering is sharp. The grips rate in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is strong with minor edge wear. There are scattered spots of minor surface erosion. In my opinion, this bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The metal parts are serial matching. There are some scattered areas of oxidation and scabbing. There are some areas of pitting. There is finish wear on the edges. There are some scattered areas of thinning and finish loss. There is scabbing and pitting on the barrel & under the grips. There are some scattered little nicks, scuffs, scratches, and scuffs. There are draglines and swirl marks. There are areas of cloudy finish. There is a turn line on the cylinder. There are scattered handling marks. The markings are clear and the screwheads are lightly tool marked with serviceable slots. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, later known as the Smith & Wesson Model 10, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a revolver of worldwide popularity. It was the successor to the Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1896 and was the first Smith & Wesson revolver to feature a cylinder release latch on the left side of the frame like the Colt M1889. In production since 1899, it is a six-shot double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in, 3 in, 4 in, 5 in, and 6 in. Barrels of 2.5 inches are also known to have been made for special contracts. Some 6,000,000 of the type have been produced over the years, making it the most popular centerfire revolver of the 20th century. This is a Smith and Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Variation. The 1905 M&P ended production in 1942 as S&W began making the .38/200 British Service Revolver and the .38 M&P Victory Model during WWII. The M&P model went on to become the Model 10 when the numbering scheme was introduced in 1957. The Military and Police Models were the first of the K-frame revolvers that were popular with military and police professionals for decades, as well as target shooters and enthusiasts. This one has a square butt grip frame and matching numbers on its parts. This will be a nice addition to your C&R collection! It is in excellent machanical shape & should be a great shooter. Please see our photos.