[dennishoddy]

This pistol was "acquired" while stationed in Korea in the early 70's. There is lots of corrosion, probably from being lost in the Korean war, and later picked up by a local. Any help would be appreciated so that its history would be complete.

 

[Paul F.]

Well, it sure looks to be a Model of 1905 to me! :wink:

Is it .38spl?

 

[Fuelburns2]

Is the model number stamped on the frame behind the cylinder crane? I also think it looks like a 1905 or possibly an early model 10.

 

[hoashooter]

Note the knurled end of the ejector rod :wink:

 

[dennishoddy]

Yes, it is a .38 S&W special cal. I didn't seen anything like a model number stamped on it anywhere.

I have this posted on several different websites, and so far, I haven't had two people completely agree on what model it is.

 

[Paul F.]

Its a 1902 1st change, made about 1905. :wink: The knurled ejector rod is thew give-away... or so say the experts on the S&W forum.

 

[dennishoddy]

Its even older than I thought. I just assumed that since it was "acquired" in Korea in the early 70's, it was a left over from the war.

 

[Paul F.]

This is the one positively ID'd by the S&W experts.

 

[dennishoddy]

That sure looks like it! Thanks for the help!