Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905

4th Change 5" Pinned Barrel | .38 Special | Blued

Overview

Offered here is a Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change, chambered in .38 Special. This classic pre-war K-frame revolver features a 5" pinned barrel, fixed sights, blued finish, and checkered walnut service stocks.

Serial number 427348 most likely places this revolver in the early 1920s production period. The Model of 1905, also known as the .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1905, 4th Change was one of Smith & Wesson’s most important early double-action revolvers and served as the direct predecessor to the later Military & Police revolvers that eventually became the Model 10.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
• Model:.38 Military & Police Model of 1905, 4th Change
• Caliber:.38 Special
• Action: Double Action / Single Action
• Barrel Length: 5"
• Barrel: Pinned
• Finish: Blued
• Frame: K-Frame
• Capacity: 6 Rounds
• Sights: Fixed Rear Sight, Half-Moon Front Sight
• Grips: Checkered Walnut Service Stocks
• Serial Number: 427348
• Estimated Manufacture Date: Circa 1922–1923

Condition

Overall good condition for its age with finish wear, patina, and handling marks consistent with a vintage pre-war revolver. The stocks show age-appropriate wear and remain attractive. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

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