Need help identifying what model my smith and wesson revolver is.

[ZachC]

I just bought a smith and wesson .38 revolver. It does not have a model number behind the yoke like many other smith and wesson revolvers it instead has a series of numbers that does not match the serial number. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what model number it is and approximantly what year it was made. Thanks for any help.

Serial Number: 152 377
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[CRSIII]

Series of numbers might be useful.

 

[Sweeney]

Looks like someone plated a 1917.

 

[Marty McFly]

Have you had the grips off?

 

[Glocklike tendencies]

K frame 38 hand ejector model , 1952 production??? According to my book, With the info at hand, others chime in please.1952

 

[appraiser]

Caliber as marked on the barrel?

I THOUGHT it was a model 64, but the hole, screw or whatever it is under the cylinder release now leans towards a model 1917

 

[pj150]

IMHO , Caliber not right for 1917 although Era is about right.
Half moon sight, knurled ejector rod and hooked hammer say pre model 10. K frame Hand ejector for sure. 38SW or 38Spl? Looks refinished in chrome? Grips are certainly from a later model k. Does it have 5 screws on the other side? Perhaps victory model?

 

[weatherby]

Take the grips off #1
List the number on the bottom of the butt section.
That gun was made between 1937 -48 going by that style ejector rod.
It will be a military and police model of 1905 4th change.
But you can call it a pre model 10 if it's easier.....lol

 

[ZachC]

Thanks for all the replies and knowledge. Hopefully these pictures can provide some more relevant information. Also does anyone have an opinion of what it is worth I gave $300 for it. Thanks again.

 

[Picton]

K frame with a V serial? That’s a Victory model revolver that someone has ruined (historically) by plating it.

 

[pj150]

Yep. Victory model. 300 isn't bad for a shooter. No collector value unfortunately. Shoot the light loads in this and have fun with it.

 

[appraiser]

you paid fair money for it.

DO NOT SHOOT +P ammo out of it