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44 Hand Ejector First Model (New Century, Triple-Lock. Soon to follow was S&W's first K-frame revolver-the.What You Need To Know About Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Revolvers: Photo: Guns International Introduced more than a century ago, the basic design of the Smith & Wesson hand ejector continues to define double-action pistols today. Who here owns a 1905 revolver? What do you think of them? :dunno:Īs always, please enjoy the pics and share your thoughts.This Hand Ejector Second Model.
As I mentioned in the first paragraph, this gun was extremely well taken care of through its long life.
#SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 1905 SERIAL NUMBERS FREE#
No screw has been turned and it's free of scratches, rust, or pitting. The barrel is 5", which makes it a little more unique. The bluing is near perfect, as are the grips. I love the small details and the incredible build quality that was so evident back then.Īs you can see, this example is very clean. Likewise, this 1920's era example is perfect for my collection. I only buy 5-screw S&Ws these days and my favorites are the guns built before WWII. Once the model numbers were added, I sort of lose interest. I’m personally a huge fan of old Smith & Wesson revolvers. They are classly and beautiful to look at, but still tough as nails wheelguns that have been in service in one form or another since the 19th century. The Model 10 is probably the most popular and best selling Smith & Wesson revolver of all time. After that, the guns built between the end of WWII and 1957 became known as the pre-Model 10 M&P revolvers. In 1957, the gun was finally designated the Model 10. Being that we supplied them to several countries, that’s not surprising at all.įollowing World War II, Smith & Wesson continued to produce the M&P revolver.
However, total production of over a half million examples was about equal to the entire 37 years of the M1905 run. The Victory model was only produced during the war for a few years. In 1942, it gave way to the war time Victory model, most with the dull parkerized finish. The 1905 4th Change was built from 1915 until 1942. The Model of 1905 underwent even more changes during its first decade until S&W finally settled on the “4th Change” version for long term production. These changes were very frequent during the early days of double action revolver production and the K-Frame Smith & Wessons were no exception. Three years later, in 1905, Smith & Wesson introduced the Model of 1905 revolver which incorporated a few additional changes. In 1902 there were several changes made, resulting in the new 38 M&P revolver. This gun was chambered in 38 Long Colt, but soon morphed into the new 38 Special round, which was significantly more powerful. The first iteration of the Model 10 began in 1899, as the 1899 Hand Ejector. Please join me for a short summary of the history of the legendary Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver. If someone has one of the Smith & Wesson books and could do so, I'd greatly appreciate it (459875, as shown in the pic) :thumbsup:
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Judging by the serial number and the markings, I believe it to be mid-1920's vintage. If all that is true, and I believe it is, the gun could actually be unfired since leaving the factory. Legend has it that the gun wasn’t fired by the original owner either, who had bought it new some years before giving it away. He put it away somewhere dry and never shot it the entire time he owned it. Apparently, he was given this revolver as a gift of appreciation during the Great Depression. A long time friend of the shop’s family had passed away. I stopped in my LGS last week and spotted this beautiful Model 1905 revolver sitting in the case.
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