Love the old M&Ps. I’m actually just starting down that rabbit hole. Just got a 6” 1909 to go with my 4” 1919 version. Got more on the way too! That is definitely in great shape.
Sights were pretty much considered optional up until the 1970s. Standard procedure was one handed, DA, point shooting. My friend became a cop in 1980s and they were still teaching hip shooting. There are great old training films on YT. I love those old revolvers. Great video.
I have the same but in nickle. Made 1929 Nice gun. The spring is lighter than my mid 1950's model 10-5 and model 36. Btw. Thank you for actually using the double action and not single action every shot. As of this writing. Merry Christmas 2023.
Nice revolver. Sights are obviously very well regulated. I just ordered a Hand Ejector off of Gun Broker - can't quite figure out when it was made exactly - it's is very similar to that one but the ejector is straight rather than with a "button" on the end like yours and the grips are more 1950's style - but the front sight and hammer are the same as that one... so maybe late 40's? Thanks for the review!
I am inclined to agree it is 40s at the earliest. The button style ejector and the machining of the lug that houses it would be an unnecessary step changed for the sake of war production.
Beautiful revolver. A real time capsule. Do you still have the other S&Ws you've featured over the years? The M10, 3 inch M36 and your 6 inch M14? Which would you say is your favorite of these classic S&Ws?
Excellent coverage of an epic masterpiece. I just inherited one from my late great uncle with the box and original purchase receipt dated November of 1927. I’d like to put a few rounds through it as it’s in essentially mint condition. Are you purposely using lead round nose for nostalgia or is there some functional reason for you not using jacketed rounds? I’ve got thousands of .38 special cartridges but they’re all jacketed. I don’t want to crack the cone or do any damage otherwise. What’s your thoughts?
I used it mostly for nostalgia. That would have been the most common load, but not the only one. Jacketed .38s were around back then. Jacketed lead bullets will wear the bore more than pure lead after many thousands of rounds. But I see no harm in putting in some jacketed loads. I wouldn't do it all the time though.
@@professorpewpuewthanks for the reply man. I wasn’t notified when you got back to me hence the delay in my thank you reply. I took mine out and put about a box through it and it was a pleasure.
Good video.. I have one.. It was nickel, and the nickel was in bad shape,so I stripped it, then blued it.. I posted it on my channel. It shoots good.. No +P's, of course..
LOL. that is true. My business partner can pick up a screwdriver, fork, bowling ball or what ever and make it work with either hand. One of my employees told him him how do you do that? I can't even you know what with my left hand. 😊
Ihave my grandpa's feim his time in the police academy. It has the "US Services CTG/S" on the barrel. Atill trying to find out qhen it was manufactured.
Sweet piece! I love my 1956 pre-model 10. Excellent shooter!
Love the old M&Ps. I’m actually just starting down that rabbit hole. Just got a 6” 1909 to go with my 4” 1919 version. Got more on the way too! That is definitely in great shape.
Great piece! And that is about the most beautiful shooting range I've ever seen!
Sights were pretty much considered optional up until the 1970s. Standard procedure was one handed, DA, point shooting. My friend became a cop in 1980s and they were still teaching hip shooting. There are great old training films on YT. I love those old revolvers. Great video.
It is amazing to see those old videos and see how the thought processes hold up. The more things change the more they stay the same.
I can’t stress how much I love old revolvers.
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Beautiful revolver! Thank you for the insightful information on its history. And great shooting!
I used to do more vintage overviews. Kinda got lost in the new stuff. Now I am back.
I have a 6” target model. Best SA pull I’ve ever seen! Will equal or surpass any Smith I have. Thanks for the great video
If it was much lighter, one might call it a hair trigger. It was a great find.
I love classic weapons this is my favorite
I have the same but in nickle. Made 1929
Nice gun. The spring is lighter than my mid 1950's model 10-5 and model 36.
Btw. Thank you for actually using the double action and not single action every shot. As of this writing. Merry Christmas 2023.
Merry Christmas to you Moxie Mike. Thanks for tuning in!
Nice revolver. Sights are obviously very well regulated. I just ordered a Hand Ejector off of Gun Broker - can't quite figure out when it was made exactly - it's is very similar to that one but the ejector is straight rather than with a "button" on the end like yours and the grips are more 1950's style - but the front sight and hammer are the same as that one... so maybe late 40's? Thanks for the review!
I am inclined to agree it is 40s at the earliest. The button style ejector and the machining of the lug that houses it would be an unnecessary step changed for the sake of war production.
Cool. That was just before plastic was first sold. 1905, that is.
That is about as old school (but still relevant) as it gets, lol. Cool vid.
Nice!
Absolutely gorgeous revolver. 👍
If only she could talk. Love old Smiths.
@@professorpewpuew Me too, my favorite is the Smith and Wesson Victory model. I love the looks of the older skinny barrel smiths.
Beautiful revolver. A real time capsule. Do you still have the other S&Ws you've featured over the years? The M10, 3 inch M36 and your 6 inch M14? Which would you say is your favorite of these classic S&Ws?
Old guns are cool.............
Excellent coverage of an epic masterpiece. I just inherited one from my late great uncle with the box and original purchase receipt dated November of 1927. I’d like to put a few rounds through it as it’s in essentially mint condition. Are you purposely using lead round nose for nostalgia or is there some functional reason for you not using jacketed rounds? I’ve got thousands of .38 special cartridges but they’re all jacketed. I don’t want to crack the cone or do any damage otherwise. What’s your thoughts?
I used it mostly for nostalgia. That would have been the most common load, but not the only one. Jacketed .38s were around back then. Jacketed lead bullets will wear the bore more than pure lead after many thousands of rounds. But I see no harm in putting in some jacketed loads. I wouldn't do it all the time though.
@@professorpewpuewthanks for the reply man. I wasn’t notified when you got back to me hence the delay in my thank you reply. I took mine out and put about a box through it and it was a pleasure.
Hey James, do you know what happened to Murphy's Muskets?
Last I hear, he is a family man now.
@@professorpewpuew does that mean he's done with TH-cam?
Very Nice! 👍👍👍
Good video.. I have one.. It was nickel, and the nickel was in bad shape,so I stripped it, then blued it.. I posted it on my channel. It shoots good.. No +P's, of course..
That’s a real nice old Smith! Glad to see it still shoots and functions just like it did back in its heyday.
SWEET GUN!
dude good aim!!!!!!!!!!
That is a nice one.
Is it just me or is a large percent of shooters lefties compared to the average right hander? I keep seeing left hand shooters more than the averages?
Probably a little more than the general population. I tend to confuse people since I shoot rifles off either shoulder.
LOL. that is true. My business partner can pick up a screwdriver, fork, bowling ball or what ever and make it work with either hand. One of my employees told him him how do you do that? I can't even you know what with my left hand. 😊
Ihave my grandpa's feim his time in the police academy. It has the "US Services CTG/S" on the barrel. Atill trying to find out qhen it was manufactured.
If only guns could talk ..
That grip style with silver medallions indicates a Smith in the 1930’s. Unless the grips aren’t original to the gun, you’ve dated it too early.
When did they start putting medallions on the 1905 4th change?