Smith & Wesson Model 1905
| Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model of 1905 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin |
 USA |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1899 (original Hand Ejector) |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Produced | 1905 - 1942 |
| Number built | 637,500 + |
| Variants | Model of 1905 (original), 1st Change, 2nd Change, 3rd Change, 4th Change |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 28 oz. (6.5" bbl) |
| Length | 8.75" (4" bbl), 11.25" (6.5" bbl) |
| Width | 1.4375" (1 7/16") - cylinder |
| Height | 4,75" |
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| Cartridge | .38 S&W Special |
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Barrels | 2", 4", 5", or 6", or 6.5" |
| Action | Double Action |
| Feed system | six-round fluted cylinder |
| Sights | fixed |
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. 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 or hard rubber grips. Some models may also have a lanyard "D" ring on the grip butt. Blue or nickel finish, barrel length 2", 4", 5", 6", or 6.5". Four-screw cover plate, S&W logo on right side.
Five specific variations are noted below, not including the British .38/200 caliber Service Revolver (1940 - 1945) or the S&W Victory Model (1942 - 1945). Due to manufacturing totals, the earlier models are more coveted by collectors. A Target model was also manufactured in each variation and adds up to an additional 50% to its collector value.
Variations
M&P Model of 1905 (original) mfg. 1905 - 1906 (approx 10,900)
M&P Model of 1905 1st Change mfg. 1906 - 1908 (approx 73,650 = 1st + 2nd Change mfg. combined)
M&P Model of 1905 2nd Change mfg. 1908 - 1909 (unknown, see 1st Change note above)
M&P Model of 1905 3rd Change mfg. 1909 - 1915 (approx 94,800)
M&P Model of 1905 4th Change mfg. 1915 - 1942 (approx 458,300)
References
- Blue Book of Gun Values, 29th Ed., Blue Book Publications Inc.
- Cartridges of the World, 10th Ed., Krause Publications Inc.
- Gun Traders Guide, 28th Ed., Stoeger Publishing Co.
- Article "S&W's M&P", Guns & Ammo Magazine, Payton Miller, December 23, 2008.