Hand ejector?

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chuckpo

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Hello everyone.

I'm trying to track down some solid information on a revolver I just inherited. From what I've gathered so far, it appears to be a S&W hand ejector (pre model 10) but I'm seeing some inconsistencies. For instance, the hammer looks to be bobbed, but I'm thinking it was done by a kitchen smith. Also, there is not a trademark on the right side of the pistol, but a smaller one on the left below the thumb release. The stocks don't quite match up with the frame and could be from a later model gun. The serial is a 5677XX which, if it is a K frame M&P, would be in the 1938 range. The numbers on the barrel, frame, and cylinder match, as well as the fitment numbers on the yoke and inside frame. There is not a model number stamped anywhere on the gun or even under the grips. It is a 6 shot, nickel plated, half moon fixed front sight, fixed rear sight, chambered in .38 Special.

I would say the biggest things that are throwing me off are
  1. The barrel serial number starts with a B, which could indicate a blued finish.
  2. All other examples I have seen have a large trademark on the right side plate, this one is small and on the left.
  3. On the rear of the frame, between the grips below the hammer, is a stamped "91", I'm not sure what this means.

I can try to post some pictures tomorrow if needed.
 
IIRC, the S&W logo was moved a couple of times; its position depends on the date of manufacture and has no other significance.

If the "91" is visible, it is not an S&W factory mark. It could be an inventory mark or some other mark of significance to a previous owner.

S&W did not use model numbers or put them on their guns until c. 1957.

The gun sounds like an M&P (which was, by definition, .38 Special) because no other HE numbers went that high.

Jim
 
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