S & W 38 caliber - The Firearms Forum

floridawildcat · 09-20-2010, 04:57 PM

Can someone tell me any history and value on the gun in which I have attached the picture? It was recently stolen from my property in another state.

Jim K · 09-21-2010, 10:05 PM

It looks like an S&W .38 M&P (Model 10 after 1958). It may be nickel plated or stainless steel (in which case it would be a Model 64). It looks to be in good condition, so retail value would be in the range of $300, but many factors could change that figure, up or down.

Jim

johnlives4christ · 09-21-2010, 10:23 PM

sorry for your lose, it is a horrible thing with people aren't honest.

the gun appears to have a brushed satin finish. it would have been refinished i expect. thats a 4 screw model if im not mistaken.

fleetwood1976 · 09-22-2010, 05:11 AM

It looks like a 5 screw pre model 10 or M&P, like john says it looks to be refinished with a brushed or satin nickel or maybe a home brew parkarizing kit. the value would be $250 to $300 to replace. you could tack on a little for insurance value.

Alpo · 09-22-2010, 07:41 AM

If the gun is not a 64 (and by the look of that front sight, it's too old to be), then it has certainly been refinished, as nickel Smiths have color-casehardened hammers and triggers. A nickeled hammer and trigger is always the sign of a refinish.

vytoland · 09-24-2010, 10:59 AM

looks like an early production S&W model 64, half moon front sight and pinned barrel

Helix_FR · 09-24-2010, 11:17 AM

It looks to be a M&P to me too home brew park also. The MP and Victory series did not have parkerizing inside the frame or on the yoke face. Also the cylinder faces did not have parkerizing either.

floridawildcat · 09-28-2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it.

09-20-2010, 04:57 PM	#1
floridawildcat Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	S & W 38 caliber Can someone tell me any history and value on the gun in which I have attached the picture? It was recently stolen from my property in another state. Attached Images -->

09-21-2010, 10:05 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: S & W 38 caliber It looks like an S&W .38 M&P (Model 10 after 1958). It may be nickel plated or stainless steel (in which case it would be a Model 64). It looks to be in good condition, so retail value would be in the range of $300, but many factors could change that figure, up or down. Jim

09-21-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: S & W 38 caliber sorry for your lose, it is a horrible thing with people aren't honest. the gun appears to have a brushed satin finish. it would have been refinished i expect. thats a 4 screw model if im not mistaken.

09-22-2010, 05:11 AM	#4
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,339	Re: S & W 38 caliber It looks like a 5 screw pre model 10 or M&P, like john says it looks to be refinished with a brushed or satin nickel or maybe a home brew parkarizing kit. the value would be $250 to $300 to replace. you could tack on a little for insurance value.

09-22-2010, 07:41 AM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: S & W 38 caliber If the gun is not a 64 (and by the look of that front sight, it's too old to be), then it has certainly been refinished, as nickel Smiths have color-casehardened hammers and triggers. A nickeled hammer and trigger is always the sign of a refinish. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

09-24-2010, 11:17 AM	#7
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,669	Re: S & W 38 caliber It looks to be a M&P to me too home brew park also. The MP and Victory series did not have parkerizing inside the frame or on the yoke face. Also the cylinder faces did not have parkerizing either. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

09-28-2010, 08:05 PM	#8
floridawildcat Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	Re: S & W 38 caliber Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it.