Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model 1905 – .38 SPL – M&P Pre-Model 10 -C

This is a no-reserve penny auction for a Smith & Wesson Military & Police Model 1905 4th Change revolver in .38 SPL. Serial number – 980677. This revolver is in great overall condition for its age with tight lock-up and an immaculate bore. A black leather holster is included.

This is a Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (M&P) Model of 1905, 4th Change, a classic double-action revolver that served as the backbone for law enforcement and military sidearms for decades. Based on the serial number, this specific piece was likely manufactured between 1940 and 1942, just as S&W was ramping up production for World War II.

Built on the iconic "K-frame," it features a 4-inch pinned barrel and a 6-round fluted cylinder. This example appears to have a "Parkerized" or matte phosphate finish, which was common for military-contract "Pre-Victory" models intended for rugged use. It is fitted with "Service" style checkered walnut stocks featuring the S&W silver medallions. The barrel is chambered for .38 S&W Special, the most popular revolver cartridge of the 20th century.

This model is essentially the direct ancestor to the modern Model 10. It is highly regarded by collectors for its smooth action and its historical bridge between early 20th-century police work and the massive production of the WWII era.