OT- S & W M&P identification

[Gun Smith]

Yes, I know it's off topic. But I need help in finding out which model I have. There are no S&W serial number sites on the web. The gun is a 38 Special S&W Hand Ejector Model M&P, K frame. I would like to know which model/change, 2nd, 3rd or 4th? The serial number is 217xxx. If this serial number is before 1926 it is a 2nd model/change, I think.

[Wind]

Hey there Gun Smith - Take a gander over at www.smith-wessonforums.com as there are a bunch of fellas over there that will be happy to help out. Hope this helps. Watch yer top knot. Wind

[Little Doc]

history of smith & wesson by roy jinks page 161 states that serial number 146900-241703, dates 1909-1915, model 1905 third change. may be 4 in bbl or 6 in bbl, round butt or square, blue or nickle.
hope this helps
ld

[Gun Smith]

Thanks Wind and little doc, 1905 third change. Got it! Ain't this place neat!

[Noah Zark]

Gun Smith:

Is there a prefix letter ahead of the serial number? If so, that letter is actually part of the serial number and the DOB of the revolver is dependent on it.

Noah

[Gun Smith]

Hi Noah Zark,
No, just the six digit serial number. The gun was a battlefield pickup by a U.S. Marine off a dead rebel soldier in Nicarauga in the 1920's. It's a 6" round grip 90% nickel gun with a dark, but good bore. It was given to my dad by the man's widow.