I am trying to price a 1909 38 special ctg I received from my father, nickel plated with pearl handles in mint condition.... I am positive it was made after 1909 being the last date on the top of the barrel is sept 14th 1909... Anyones help would be greatly appreciated......
Help! S&W 38 Special CTG 1909
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This revolver should have a serial number stamped on the bottom of the butt. It may or may not include a (or some) letters. What is this number?
How long is the barrel, measured from the face of the cylinder to the muzzle end of the barrel?
This revolver should have a serial number stamped on the bottom of the butt. It may or may not include a (or some) letters. What is this number?
How long is the barrel, measured from the face of the cylinder to the muzzle end of the barrel?
1909 38 special
Thanks for the help, the numbers are 245572 and the barrel is 6 inches long.
it has four screws on the plate and inside the cylinder is the same number.
It has a number of dates on the top of the barrel, but no military marking what so ever. It appears to be a collectots item. Any help would be greatful.
Thanks for the help, the numbers are 245572 and the barrel is 6 inches long.
it has four screws on the plate and inside the cylinder is the same number.
It has a number of dates on the top of the barrel, but no military marking what so ever. It appears to be a collectots item. Any help would be greatful.
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RON in PA
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You have a Smith and Wesson Military and Police model 1905 4th change revolver and based on the serial number the gun was proably made in 1915.
General George Patton would take one look at your revolver and call it a "New Orleans whorehouse pimp's gun". It's the grips more than anything else.
Depending on what part of the country you reside in that gun has a value of $250-400 in my opinion. Remember that over 6 million M&P Smiths have been made since 1899 and your gun is one of approximately 750000 of the model of 1905, 4th change.
General George Patton would take one look at your revolver and call it a "New Orleans whorehouse pimp's gun". It's the grips more than anything else.
Depending on what part of the country you reside in that gun has a value of $250-400 in my opinion. Remember that over 6 million M&P Smiths have been made since 1899 and your gun is one of approximately 750000 of the model of 1905, 4th change.
Well I see Ron beat me to the draw... 
His evaluation is correct. I would note that this kind of revolver has been increasing in value, and is likely worth somewhere in the give-or-take $300 range. But the pearl stocks (if the other side is equally good) could bring up to $175 in themselves.
As for the General. He was full of it and knew better when he made his remark about pearl grips. During the middle-latter 19th century and early 20th, pearl was favored over ivory, and everything else. Many frontier lawmen (who could have eaten Patton alive) carried revolvers with pearl stocks. Texas Ranger Capt. John Hughes (aka "The Border Boss) comes to mind.
His evaluation is correct. I would note that this kind of revolver has been increasing in value, and is likely worth somewhere in the give-or-take $300 range. But the pearl stocks (if the other side is equally good) could bring up to $175 in themselves.
As for the General. He was full of it and knew better when he made his remark about pearl grips. During the middle-latter 19th century and early 20th, pearl was favored over ivory, and everything else. Many frontier lawmen (who could have eaten Patton alive) carried revolvers with pearl stocks. Texas Ranger Capt. John Hughes (aka "The Border Boss) comes to mind.
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