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sheepdip
What do I have here ?
S&W- 5 screw ? 4 on side plate, 1 in top front of trigger guard.
# 5741xx under barrel
Barrel number is on bottom of barrel above the cylinder base pin.
the number on bottom of grip is the 574( rest is rusted out).
48584 in yoke area
Rear cylinder number 5741xx
Left side of barrel marked "SMITH & WESSON."
Right side of barell marked" S&W SPEICAL CTG"
MADE IN (rusted out) on right front side.
The grips are checkered walnut with a diamond around the screw.
38 special fits cylinder. (cant read cal. bad pitting)
Bore is good and the gun locks up tight.
I need 2 of the side plate screws(top and back) but know nothing about the older Smiths.

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  • JamesRK
    I'm not an expert, especially on old Smiths. From looking through the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, it looks like you might have a .38 Military and Police Model 1905 4th Change (Pre Model 10). The stocks look like they belong on a British Service Revolver. If I am correct, it was made between 1915 - 1942. If my guess is wrong, maybe it will give one of the experts a starting point. Sorry I can't speak with more authority.
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  • Xracer
    I agree that that's probably what it is. Caliber's right, .38 Special. Serial #'s right, 241704 to 1000000.

    But.....grips are wrong. Should be checkered wood or hard rubber.

    And....that triggerguard looks awfully large, almost Ladysmith-like. I know it can't be a Ladysmith...wrong serial #, wrong caliber, wrong cylinder lockup, but I've never seen a triggerguard like that on a Hand Ejector or pre-Model 10.

    C'mon Smithies, weigh in here! [:D]
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  • JamesRK
    When you look close, you see the stocks are correct for a pre Model 10. They are just well used.
    I won't post on this thread again unless I find out something for sure. You only get 10 posts in "Ask the Experts" before it gets locked.
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  • rufe-snow
    Gun Parts Corp. caries S & W sideplate screws. Click on this link the IPB will show you which ones to order.


    http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=1980z10

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  • Contender Man
    It's a 1905 4th Model, from s/n probably mfg. in late 20's or early 30's.

    The grips are correct for the piece/period just very heavily worn, almost to the point of looking like the smooth Victory grips from the 40's

    From what you said about the bore and mechanical you've probably got a good shooter, but that's about it. From your description of the physical/appearance I'd venture $75-$100 on the value side.

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    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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  • modoc
    But hey,look on the bright side,a bullet out of the poor old thing will kill just as fast as with the MINT gun.Probably faster because those highdollar guys won't shoot their treasures.They can't afford to.[:(]Thats kinda like having a canteen full of water,but don't drink any or it won't be full anylonger.[?]

    BILL
    KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.BUT NOT HOT.....single action S&Ws are keepers
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