North American Auction Company
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New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 166

Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is a Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 .38 Special caliber revolver. Evolved from the Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Model of 1902, the .38 Smith & Wesson Model Military & Police Model of 1905 is the third evolution of the S&W Model 10 (1948 to date) and the forerunner of the S&W Victory revolver. It is a six-shot hand-ejector swing-out cylinder) K-Frame revolver chambered in .38 Special (aka 38 S&W Special & 38 Colt Special) with either round-butt or square-butt and checkered walnut grips. This revolver utilizes a 6” barrel chambered in .38 Special caliber. The barrel is fixed with a fixed blade front sight and integrated rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. Patented Oct. 8. 01. Dec. 17. 01. Feb. 8. 06. Sept. 14. 09. Dec. 29. 14”. The left of the barrel is roll stamped “Smith & Wesson” and the right “38 S&W Special CTG”. The firearm shows good condition with an honest wear from use. The firearm is fit with polished mother of pearl grips and shows an excellent nickel finish. This M&P Model of 1905 is a 4th Change, which were manufactured between 1915 – 1942. Serial Number: 365442. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.