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Old January 9, 2017, 08:22 AM   #1
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NEED HELP finding revolver model

Hello,

What would the info (date/model) concerning a S&W-like revolver with s/n 1108XX be? (no letter in front of the s/n)

The s/n is engraved on the bottom side of the handle

Unfortunately it has NO other stamps/marks etc.
This is what leads me to the idea that it could be a "clone" manufactured under license (like the ones produced in Spain or France)

From photos I have seen sent to me by the collector it is identical to the pre WWI M&P model. (maybe a 2nd change mod. 1905?)

Here are some pics I uploaded as a reply in another thread
https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...83#post6405483


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Old January 9, 2017, 08:36 AM   #2
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Have you taken the grip panels off to see if there are any markings on the grip frame?
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Old January 9, 2017, 09:13 AM   #3
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Agree M&P 1905 2nd.
Markings were buffed off when it was reblued.
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Old January 9, 2017, 09:51 AM   #4
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@Skans I do not have it in my hands. I wil ask photos without the grips. If there is any engraving I will upload them.

@JimWatson So,you think it is an original S&W K-frame 1905 mod 2? Is it .38spl according to the s/n?

Thank you both for the answers!
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Old January 9, 2017, 02:53 PM   #5
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It sure looks like a Smith to me.
You could pull the sideplate and look inside.
That version has the patent number on the rebound slide.
A Spanish copy will often have funny action in a Smith exterior.
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Old January 9, 2017, 03:58 PM   #6
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Jim you are 100% correct!

It IS a Smith!

I saw a closeup pic (taken in an angle to avoid reflection) and there actually is what remains of the original logo which was buffed off as you said.

Any idea of the caliber?
Does it have anything to do with the model/year/serial?
Can I find it engraved somewhere under the grips/plate?
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Old January 9, 2017, 06:16 PM   #7
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It might be a 1905 4th change .32-20, they were in a separate serial number series.

This gun has been poorly refinished with markings thin or gone. It has little if any collector value. I hope the price is low.
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