S&W police special??

razorblade17

MY VERY FIRST PISTOL!! PURCHASED ABOUT 45+ YEARS AGO. S&W POLICE SPECIAL??! 38 CAL. NICKLE!! 4" BRL. SERIAL #C? 1780XX
38 S&W SPECIAL CTG. ON BRL. 7 AND 5956 ON FRAME! NO OTHER MRKINGS. GOOD SNAKE SHOOTER!! WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN PRODUCED. THERE IS NO MODEL # --PAID $35.00 FOR IT!(USED) THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER GET IT PAID FOR. THAT WAS JUST ABOUT A WEEKS PAYCHECK!!
JAMESRK ARE YOU OUT THERE?? THANKS, RAY

rufe-snow

"C" prefix revolvers, without the "Model 10" marking on frame were made between 1948 & 1957. That said, there should be additional markings visable on barrel and frame. Perhaps the nickel plate job was done by some shade tree gunsmith, who buffed the markings off before nickeling the gun?

Laredo Lefty

Looks like you have a Smith .38 Military & Police (post war) Pre model 10 made in 1948.

razorblade17

thanks for the info!! ray