S&W M&P 38 spl. revolver

foxfire · December 22, 2002, 08:25 AM

Need some info on an old S&W revolver that I've been looking at.

The Seller says:

Smith & Wesson 38 M&P Pre War model
5 screw
5" barrel
diamond grips, 85% blue
all original
ser. # 3996**

(I wasn't aware that S&W made 5" models back in the 30s.)

Any info as to the date of manufacture and relative worth
is greatly appreciated.
He's asking $250.

Thanks Harley, and to all!

have tape, ol' dad needs a nice Christmas present...

JohnKirk · December 22, 2002, 08:37 AM

#241704-1000000; 758,296 manufactured. 1915-1942, so a guess might be in the early 20's. Five inch guns were made from 1899 onwards. Standard Catalog shows $250 (Excellent), $175 (VG)

foxfire · December 22, 2002, 08:52 AM

thanks John
it looks like it's about 15 years older than I thought

hmmm...
he's asking a bit much, but it sure does look nice
guess I need to think about some more
but it is Christmas

have tape, bang bang - shoot shoot....

December 22, 2002, 08:25 AM	#1
foxfire Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Tennessee Posts: 689	S&W M&P 38 spl. revolver Need some info on an old S&W revolver that I've been looking at. The Seller says: Smith & Wesson 38 M&P Pre War model 5 screw 5" barrel diamond grips, 85% blue all original ser. # 3996** (I wasn't aware that S&W made 5" models back in the 30s.) Any info as to the date of manufacture and relative worth is greatly appreciated. He's asking $250. Thanks Harley, and to all! have tape, ol' dad needs a nice Christmas present... __________________ no fate but what we make...

December 22, 2002, 08:52 AM	#3
foxfire Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Tennessee Posts: 689	thanks John it looks like it's about 15 years older than I thought hmmm... he's asking a bit much, but it sure does look nice guess I need to think about some more but it is Christmas have tape, bang bang - shoot shoot.... __________________ no fate but what we make...

December 22, 2002, 08:37 AM	#2
JohnKirk Member Join Date: September 8, 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59	#241704-1000000; 758,296 manufactured. 1915-1942, so a guess might be in the early 20's. Five inch guns were made from 1899 onwards. Standard Catalog shows $250 (Excellent), $175 (VG)