Fantastic old revolver. My .32 Hand Ejector has all the exact same characteristics as your .38. Mushroom head ejector, smooth trigger, hammer profile, AND those fabulous sights. I wish I knew the exact year mine was made. There’s lots of .38 to chop up out there but yours is so nice, I’d keep it as it is.
SWEET , My Grandpa used to have one he carried on the farm in Penna to shoot ground hogs and other vermin ... Thank you for bring up a wonderful memory pard !
I had no idea that S&W made round-butt K frames that early. My 1905 made in 1947 has the same front sight, but a slightly better rear sight. I shoots closer to POA than any other fixed sight 38 I have. Dry fire is tough, because the hammer in the fallen position blocks one's view of the sights. As soon as the hammer falls, the sights are blocked out.
You've been busy with the uploads so I'll be busy enjoying them- Thanks! When the vid started the first thing I thought was "Man, that's some dirty powder! Must be Bullseye." and I got a smile when you confirmed that. I can't say that I've ever found a S&W revolver I didn't like, and for that kind of price it's a no-brainer, even if just for a 'fun gun', potluck woods shooting, or a fishing gun. It wouldn't be the best choice or making a race-gun, but it's worth doing some mods to suit you as they aren't exactly rare. Glad to see it and it still performs well.
Have seen countless ones of these in used cases/ gun show tables but always passed because ehh rather put that towards a M1917. Does look like a sweet piece seeing after seeing your trigger pull though. My vote is to swap the grips (both to preserve the originals and get more ergonomic ones) and work your magic on the sight(s)
S&W discontinued tge practice of putting the trademark logo on their guns during WWI production. The logo was present on M&Ps up until 1917. The logo reappeared around 1920-1921. The 1905 round butt thing gets a little confusing because round butt models were marketed as 1902 Models up until 1940, even after the 1905 mechanical features were incorporated, as well as the 1st through 4th changes. Square butt models were marketed as 1905 models.
Could that be a "hillaryhole" beneath the thumb latch ? Sarcasism aside, what was that for wit a stud protruding, and obviously that was discontinued long ago.
The studs you are referring to were threaded in to the frame, so the holes were drilled through the frame and tapped. Immediately after WWII S&W began pressing the studs in place, instead of threading them. This eliminated the need to drill the holes through the frame. Models with this feature are known as “post-war transitional models”.
Awesome , thanks for sharing , love any Smith revolver. Yeah the sights on those are definitely not that great with my oldish eyes , but I could still give someone a bellyache with it in a pinch.
@@tinkertalksguns7289 Right👍🏻 I got a couple others last year in 350-400 range that had excessive end shake and sloppy lockup. It’s a chance I take buying 100+ yr old revolvers on Gunbroker. Last two I got were solid.
@@tinkertalksguns7289 Yeah I ended up with a couple in the 350-400 range last year that had excessive end shake and sloppy lock up. It the chance I take buying 100+ yr old revolvers on Gunbroker without handling them. But the last two I got were quite solid.
Old smith's never die they just get better
Please leave it like it is..
DONATED ? Damn, what a gesture from whoever the viewer is.
That is a rather valuable revolver.
It was indeed a generous donation!
You can't go wrong with the older Smith and Wesson revolvers. I have several ranging from 32-20 to 45 with barrels anywhere from 2 to 6 inches.
A fine and honorable old wheelgun.
Another beautiful piece of history!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
Fantastic old revolver.
My .32 Hand Ejector has all the exact same characteristics as your .38. Mushroom head ejector, smooth trigger, hammer profile, AND those fabulous sights.
I wish I knew the exact year mine was made.
There’s lots of .38 to chop up out there but yours is so nice, I’d keep it as it is.
I'm not a huge revolver fan but I do like the M&P Model 10. That 1905 is nicely proportioned.
SWEET , My Grandpa used to have one he carried on the farm in Penna to shoot ground hogs and other vermin ... Thank you for bring up a wonderful memory pard !
I had no idea that S&W made round-butt K frames that early. My 1905 made in 1947 has the same front sight, but a slightly better rear sight. I shoots closer to POA than any other fixed sight 38 I have. Dry fire is tough, because the hammer in the fallen position blocks one's view of the sights. As soon as the hammer falls, the sights are blocked out.
You've been busy with the uploads so I'll be busy enjoying them- Thanks! When the vid started the first thing I thought was "Man, that's some dirty powder! Must be Bullseye." and I got a smile when you confirmed that. I can't say that I've ever found a S&W revolver I didn't like, and for that kind of price it's a no-brainer, even if just for a 'fun gun', potluck woods shooting, or a fishing gun. It wouldn't be the best choice or making a race-gun, but it's worth doing some mods to suit you as they aren't exactly rare. Glad to see it and it still performs well.
And these seem like target sights compared to my Savage model 1907😂
Good stuff
Great piece!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
I have one of these revolvers chambered in 32-20. It has a 5 inch barrel.
Have seen countless ones of these in used cases/ gun show tables but always passed because ehh rather put that towards a M1917. Does look like a sweet piece seeing after seeing your trigger pull though. My vote is to swap the grips (both to preserve the originals and get more ergonomic ones) and work your magic on the sight(s)
S&W discontinued tge practice of putting the trademark logo on their guns during WWI production. The logo was present on M&Ps up until 1917. The logo reappeared around 1920-1921.
The 1905 round butt thing gets a little confusing because round butt models were marketed as 1902 Models up until 1940, even after the 1905 mechanical features were incorporated, as well as the 1st through 4th changes. Square butt models were marketed as 1905 models.
Thanks for the information! Good stuff!
Another great show
Could that be a "hillaryhole" beneath the thumb latch ? Sarcasism aside, what was that for wit a stud protruding, and obviously that was discontinued long ago.
The studs you are referring to were threaded in to the frame, so the holes were drilled through the frame and tapped. Immediately after WWII S&W began pressing the studs in place, instead of threading them. This eliminated the need to drill the holes through the frame. Models with this feature are known as “post-war transitional models”.
Awesome , thanks for sharing , love any Smith revolver. Yeah the sights on those are definitely not that great with my oldish eyes , but I could still give someone a bellyache with it in a pinch.
Thank you my friend!
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Gotta say Mike , if I could find some of these for 2-$300 as mechanically sound as that I would buy two or three right now on the spot.
I can't speak to how mechanically sound they are; I was basing that on recent sales on Gunbroker of guns in comparable cosmetic condition.
@@tinkertalksguns7289 Right👍🏻 I got a couple others last year in 350-400 range that had excessive end shake and sloppy lockup. It’s a chance I take buying 100+ yr old revolvers on Gunbroker. Last two I got were solid.
@@tinkertalksguns7289 Yeah I ended up with a couple in the 350-400 range last year that had excessive end shake and sloppy lock up. It the chance I take buying 100+ yr old revolvers on Gunbroker without handling them. But the last two I got were quite solid.
Great old classic! Snubby Fitz special is a possibility
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Nice. What ammo did you shoot? I'm curious since it’s a vintage pistol made for milder loads.
125gr. cast bullets over a modest charge of Bullseye.
I shoot mild remanufactured 158 grain swc by HMS in mine , works great , mild and accurate
what ammo did you shoot 158 gr???
125gr over a modest charge of Bullseye
Does it help your channel if I 👍🏻 other folks comments on your videos? Not sure how all that works.
I'm not certain but I think it helps!
@@tinkertalksguns7289 looks like I have some work to do then.