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• Smith And Wesson Model 1905 Serial Numbers Identification

The .38 Smith & Wesson Model Military & Police Model of 1905 is the third of Smith & Wesson's .38 Hand Ejector models.^[1] Later models in this series include the .38 Military & Police Victory Model^[2] and the S&W Model 10.^[3] The Model 1905, as with the other .38 Hand Ejector models, is a six-shot revolver built on the Smith and Wesson K frame, with a swing-out cylinder chambered in .38 Special.^[4] At various times throughout its production, it was offered with a round or square butt grip frame; checkered walnut or hard rubber grip stocks; with or without a lanyard ring on the butt; blue, nickel, or chrome (produced in very small quantities) finish; and a barrel length of 2', 4', 5', 6', or 6.5'.^[5] This model had a 'five screw' frame, with four screws holding the side plate and one screw at the front of the trigger guard.^[6]

Variations[edit]

Four minor design changes were made during the production run of the Model 1905, with two, the 1st and 2nd changes, overlapping in manufacture. Additionally, at approximately serial number 316648, the factory began heat treating cylinders.^[7]

I have a Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 (4th Change) Serial # 604175 that I'm trying to determine what year it was made. It is a.38 S&W Special Cal blued finish with a 6 round fluted cylinder, Checked Walnut Square Butt Grips, and Case Hardened Trigger & Hammer. Markings are as follows.

.38 Military & Police Model of 1905 - 10,800 manufactured c. 1905 - 1906
.38 Military & Police Model of 1905 1st and 2nd change - 73,648 manufactured c. 1906 - 1909
.38 Military & Police Model of 1905 3rd change - 94,803 manufactured c. 1909 - 1915
.38 Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change - 758,296 manufactured c. 1915 - 1942

References[edit]

• The.38 Smith & Wesson Model Military & Police Model of 1905 is the third of Smith & Wesson's.38 Hand Ejector models. Later models in this series include the.38 Military & Police Victory Model and the S&W Model 10. The Model 1905, as with the other.38 Hand Ejector models, is a six-shot revolver built on the Smith and Wesson K frame, with a swing-out cylinder chambered in.38 Special.
• May 14, 2008.38 Military & Police Model 1905 (4th Change) I have one as well, that belonged to my grandfather. After talking to Roy Jenks at S&W, he was able to give me the model number and approximate manufacture date of 1916. Based on my description, he feels the gun may have been refinished. I plan on getting a letter from him as to the gun's history.

1. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. p. 139.
2. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. p. 142.
3. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. p. 173.
4. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. p. 139.
5. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. pp. 139–140.
6. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. p. 139.
7. ^Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Gun Digest Books. 2006. p. 139.

• Blue Book of Gun Values, 29th Ed., Blue Book Publications Inc.
• Cartridges of the World, 10th Ed., Krause Publications Inc.
• Gun Traders Guide, 28th Ed., Stoeger Publishing Co.
• Article 'S&W's M&P', Guns & Ammo Magazine, Payton Miller, December 23, 2008.

Smith Wesson Model Number Guide

External links[edit]

Smith And Wesson Model 1905 Serial Numbers Identification

• Alpha-Catalogue 1911: S & W 1905 (variants, details and salesprices in German-Mark (1911)), Page 161, archive.org.