Description

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Country / Era: United States, 4th Change (introduced 1915)
Type/Model: .38 Military & Police, Model of 1905, 4th Change
Caliber: .38 Special
Barrel Length: 5″
Frame: Square butt
Grips: Checkered walnut
Finish: About 95% factory nickel
Bore: Excellent

This is a Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police in .38 Special. It is a 4th Change with a square butt, a 5″ barrel and checkered walnut grips. It has about 95% factory nickel and an excellent bore.

The 4th Change, introduced in 1915, added a hammer block safety and improved sights that became the industry standard. The M&P line was later renamed the Model 10 in the late 1950s.

Fun fact: With more than 6 million made, the Smith & Wesson M&P (Model 10) is considered the most-produced handgun of the 20th century and served as a standard police revolver around the world for decades.

C&R eligible.

SKU: 14355