Is there any idea on what era this is from? I don’t understand how to read the serial numbers very well.This was done to facilitate a faster first shot out of a holster.
I’m looking at this as a gift for somebody that’s had a pretty bad day. But I wasn’t sure if the modifications devalued it? They are asking 150 which I think is fair, but again I have zero concept of what I’m looking at
I’m not looking to get the bargain of the century, but I’m trying not to over pay too terribly much. I bought him in 1906 last month and he loves it for the history and can’t wait to see where the paperwork comes back on it.$150 would be at the high end of value. It's a .38 Regulation Police from the late 'teens/ early '20's. Too bad Bubba got to it.![]()
Maybe it's a personal quirk but I avoid "modified" (and I'm being nice) guns. $150 got me this nice re-nickled M&P a few years back at my LGS.I’m not looking to get the bargain of the century, but I’m trying not to over pay too terribly much. I bought him in 1906 last month and he loves it for the history and can’t wait to see where the paperwork comes back on it.
Like this: (Except a Chief's Special really is a pocket-pistol, which a M&P is not).The cutting away of the hammer was to facilitate drawing from a pocket.
Guy nails it. Not seeing the 6th digit threw me off. In any event, skip this one, you can get a better gun for that money.I believe it is a .32 Regulation Police from 1919. The serial seems to be a 6 digit which would not be correct for a .38. Also, the location of the cylinder stop notches is between the flutes indicating a 6 shot. Someone has butchered it with a Fitz modification. Based on the condition I see, it isn't worth $150 and I recommend letting it go.