[Cuneko]

I bought this revolver , it’s a 38 special! but not sure de model and the year of manufacturer, got this grip that not shure if they a originals, I will appreciate any information about it. Thanks.

 

[delcrossv]

Listing the caliber would help. On the right side of the barrel
As a guess,it looks like a pre WW2 K frame 38 target. The grips aren't original.

 

[Cuneko]

Listing the caliber would help. On the right side of the barrel
As a guess,it looks like a pre WW2 K frame 38 target. The grips aren't original.

Uh!!! Sorry for that, is a 38 special. My mistake 🤦🏾‍♂️

 

[kraynky]

I'm not qualified to provide any details about the gun, but I'm certain the stocks are not original to that gun. Give it a good cleaning and lube before you take it out to shoot. You may find that you like the stocks as they are. I do! Congratulations!

 

[Absalom]

If you are covering up two more digits under the barrel and on the cylinder, you have an M&P Target model from around 1929.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! S&W didn't start giving their firearms model numbers until 1957. In the collector community, your gun is a Model 1905, Change 4 Target also known as the .38 Military & Police Target, as Absalom says. The date he gives of 1929 is about as close as you can get without an historian's letter of authenticity. The grips on it are not original. Original grips would have been round top service grips with either a gold or chrome medallion. S&W was trying different medallions at the time and, again, you won't know how it shipped without a letter. However, the grips on it may be quite valuable if they are pre-WWII. Sanderson and Roper were making target-style grips in the 1930's. They look like Sanderson's to me but they could just be common Herrett or Siles. A look inside might give more information.

 

[Cuneko]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! S&W didn't start giving their firearms model numbers until 1957. In the collector community, your gun is a Model 1905, Change 4 Target also known as the .38 Military & Police Target, as Absalom says. The date he gives of 1929 is about as close as you can get without an historian's letter of authenticity. The grips on it are not original. Original grips would have been round top service grips with either a gold or chrome medallion. S&W was trying different medallions at the time and, again, you won't know how it shipped without a letter. However, the grips on it may be quite valuable if they are pre-WWII. Sanderson and Roper were making target-style grips in the 1930's. They look like Sanderson's to me but they could just be common Herrett or Siles. A look inside might give more information.

Oh! Thanks for al the info, as soon as I reach home I will take them off and upload more pictures of the.

 

[Adirondacker]

You may find that you like the stocks as they are. I do!

They're a whole lot BETTER than the originals...which is why they were replaced.

 

[Cuneko]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! S&W didn't start giving their firearms model numbers until 1957. In the collector community, your gun is a Model 1905, Change 4 Target also known as the .38 Military & Police Target, as Absalom says. The date he gives of 1929 is about as close as you can get without an historian's letter of authenticity. The grips on it are not original. Original grips would have been round top service grips with either a gold or chrome medallion. S&W was trying different medallions at the time and, again, you won't know how it shipped without a letter. However, the grips on it may be quite valuable if they are pre-WWII. Sanderson and Roper were making target-style grips in the 1930's. They look like Sanderson's to me but they could just be common Herrett or Siles. A look inside might give more information.

This are grips photos

 

[Curt360]

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on the recent purchase of an older classic.

 

[Area51guy!]

If the grips were by Lew Sanderson they would have a 2 or 3 digit number stamped on the inside. Also, the checkering pattern is different than on Sandersons. Probably Herritt stocks.

 

[Area51guy!]

Here is a picture of Sanderson stocks for the E & I frame Colt revolver.

 

[jeepnut]

I do not have the target model but a couple standard 1905 change 4 and you will find it is amazingly accurate for the age. Congrats on adopting it.