SMITH & WESSON / S&W M&P 1905 MODEL 3RD CHANGE 38 SPL 6" BARREL

For Sale: SMITH & WESSON / S&W M&P 1905 MODEL 3RD CHANGE 38 SPL 6" BARREL

$ 498

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Smith & Wesson S&W Pre-War M&P Model 1905 3rd Change 10 .38 Spl 6" DA/SA Revolver

Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: The .38 Military & Police, Pre-War Model 1905

Serial Number: S920134

Year of Manufacture: 1915-1942

Caliber: .38 Special

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver.

Barrel Length: 6”, Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded half-moon blade, integral to a base that is forged with the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch, sitting before a “U” channel on the top strap of the frame.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece S&W checkered walnutcks with smooth diamonds. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is strong. The grips rate in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion. In out opinion, this bore is a 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The serial numbers match on the barrel, grips & frame.
There are areas of finish loss and thinning. There are some scattered areas of oxidation and discoloration from previous oxidation. There are handling marks. The cylinder has a light turn line. The screw heads are lsharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup is very tight. 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 6" pre-model 10 is in about Very Good condition with about 95% of its metal finish, a bright bore and strong mechanics. This one has matching numbers on the metal parts and is a nice example of a pre-war M&P. This is a great old revolver from the heyday of Smith & Wesson revolvers and should make the dedicated S&W collector or the recreational revolver enthusiast equally happy. Please see our pictures.