New to the forum. No experience with cartridge revolvers. (I am a cap and ball shooter)
My father gave me a pistol he brought back from China during WWII (the big one). It is visually a dead ringer for a Smith and Wesson Military and Police M10 from about 1935.
It is a five shot revolver with what appear to be at least copies of Smith and Wesson markings but no english anywhere on the pistol. It is of such poor quality that I doubt that it was made by S&W. The top of the barrel (four inch) is marked with a four letter word beginning with an upside down "U" followed by "T O M"
It appears to be in good condition but closer inspection reveals otherwise. Virtually everything is loose on the pistol. I don't think it could ever be restored to shootable condition while I know that gunsmiths can do some miracles.
You knew I was about to ask a question so here goes.
Were copies of U.S. pistols made in that part of the world (China, India, Pakistan) during or before the war and if so, what is a good source of information on them. I would not be surprised to learn that U.S. companies permitted overseas manufacturers to build pistols of American design under license. I do not think this is that case with this pistol. The quality is too poor.
My dad gave a carton of smokes for this pistol in 1943, but I doubt it is worth that much now. It isn't for sale at any price because of its sentimental value. BUT...Any guesses as to what such a pistol might be worth?
Tnx,
Warrant
My father gave me a pistol he brought back from China during WWII (the big one). It is visually a dead ringer for a Smith and Wesson Military and Police M10 from about 1935.
It is a five shot revolver with what appear to be at least copies of Smith and Wesson markings but no english anywhere on the pistol. It is of such poor quality that I doubt that it was made by S&W. The top of the barrel (four inch) is marked with a four letter word beginning with an upside down "U" followed by "T O M"
It appears to be in good condition but closer inspection reveals otherwise. Virtually everything is loose on the pistol. I don't think it could ever be restored to shootable condition while I know that gunsmiths can do some miracles.
You knew I was about to ask a question so here goes.
Were copies of U.S. pistols made in that part of the world (China, India, Pakistan) during or before the war and if so, what is a good source of information on them. I would not be surprised to learn that U.S. companies permitted overseas manufacturers to build pistols of American design under license. I do not think this is that case with this pistol. The quality is too poor.
My dad gave a carton of smokes for this pistol in 1943, but I doubt it is worth that much now. It isn't for sale at any price because of its sentimental value. BUT...Any guesses as to what such a pistol might be worth?
Tnx,
Warrant