can anyone help with age? s&w 38

[mudstud]

I picked up a 38 special today and trying to find out little more about it.
Gun has some nickel left I will gladly send a pic to someone that could
Post it for me any info will help


The # 1247**


Thanks TGO

[Patton]

Is that the number on the crane or the butt?

[mudstud]

On the butt and cylinder

[mudstud]

Behind the crane on the frame is 3510 Edited February 22, 2014 by mudstud

[enfield]

Send me the pic pls and I'll post it.

[mudstud]

OK been doing some digging looks to me that is a m&p from 1913 to 1914 with a newer ramped front sight barrel I think.

[DaveTN]

If it’s an M&P I would say M&P Model 1905.
1906-1909, SN 73251-146899

[mudstud]

It is a model 1905 m&p made between 1906 and 1909

[TrickyNicky]

[gregintenn]

The gun's only value is as a shooter. It has been renickled, chromed, or something, and well worn since then. If it locks up tight, however, it should be very accurate, and great fun to shoot.

 

The grips, on the other hand, should be worth what the gun is worth if not a bit more.

[mudstud]

Thanks Nick for posting those for me. And thanks for all the info everyone I am happy with it
When I found out that it is between 103 and 106 years old is icing on the cake. It does lock
Up good and has a great trigger. The barrel has been replaced with a newer version