[Big Larry]

I have a very late 5" M&P with a serial number just over the time when they went to the new short action and the 4 line address. Mine has the one liner and the long action. Getting closer to the new "C" series, it is # S- 991735. This goes to show, again, none of their guns were shipped or numbered in order.
This revolver also came in its original, numbered, gold box. Big Larry

 

[jonesy814]

I really like the looks of the gun with the 5" tapered barrel. Don't see that length too often except on the British Service Revolvers. The stocks have a nice rich color and seem to be in great shape. All in all a superb package

 

[K22]

That is a beauty. The closest I can get to yours is S9440xx. It is a 6" barreled one. Original stocks but some fool sanded them smooth.

it shipped 11/47.

 

[bonedaddy]

Another keeper!! Great looking old Smith.

 

[timetripper]

I think the 5" barrel length was more popular during the pre WWII years. Seems like most of the early M&Ps I see are 5" guns., both the 38 and 32-20 versions.

Joh

 

[R89074]

My 5 inch S series M&P shipped March 1948. Long action hammer throw 1 line address. Grips number to the gun.

 

[delcrossv]

Commonly called "transitional" models. I have a couple of .44 specials that way that need pictures taken of them.

 

[Big Larry]

I kind of figured this may be the last of the long actions. I also have a "C" revolver from 1951. It too is a 5"er.
Thanks all. Big Larry

 

[Big Larry]

My 5 inch S series M&P shipped March 1948. Long action hammer throw 1 line address. Grips number to the gun.

Serial number please. Thanks, Big Larry

 

[Curt360]

Nice example. If I had to choose a revolver with a longer barrel the 5" would be my pick. The barrel length on this particular revolver really balances out how the firearm looks. Thanks for sharing the pic.😎

 

[Big Larry]

The 5" bbl. also balances out the 38-44 Heavy Duty. Thanks for your nice post. Big Larry

 

[R89074]

Big Larry S986841 MARCH 1948

 

[Big Larry]

I will letter mine soon. I have slowed down on my letters at a cost of $100. Thanks for the info. I wonder if anyone on this forum has a higher number than mine? Maybe it would have a 4 line address and short throw action. Thanks, Big Larry

 

[R89074]

The highest S series was 999999 shipped in 1948

 

[Big Larry]

This is true, but, some of the 999999's must have been short action 4 liners. At least that's what shows in the big S&W book. Thanks, Big Larry

 

[Wiregrassguy]

You might ask [email protected] over on the Blue Forum. If anyone knows, he does.

 

[Big Larry]

I no longer do the Blue Forum. Made a small error and they made a big deal out of it. Thanks, Big Larry

 

[Thewelshm]

I no longer do the Blue Forum. Made a small error and they made a big deal out of it. Thanks, Big Larry

Really? How shocking mate.....

thewelshm

 

[Murdock23]

S903911 and his cousin.

The snub is S958040 and most likely Nov 47.

 

[Big Larry]

Nice revolvers. When was the snub shipped? Mine was shipped in 1948. Thanks, Big Larry