1922 Smith & Wesson 1905 4th Change .38 Spl 5" Military & Police Revolver

Description:
MANUFACTURER: SMITH & WESSON
MODEL: 1905 4TH CHANGE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1922
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 522793
CALIBER: .38 S&W SPECIAL
CAPACITY: 6 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 5.00"
BARREL FEATURES: ROUND TAPERED PINNED BARREL
OPERATING SYSTEM: SWING-OUT CYLINDER, HAND EJECTOR
ACTION: DOUBLE ACTION / SINGLE ACTION
TRIGGER: SMOOTH SERVICE TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: HALF-MOON BLADE FRONT WITH FIXED FRAME NOTCH REAR
FRAME MATERIAL: CARBON STEEL K-FRAME
TOP STRAP MATERIAL: CARBON STEEL
GRIP: FACTORY CHECKERED DIAMOND WALNUT SERVICE GRIPS
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED
CONDITION: VERY GOOD
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: 5-SCREW FRAME, 5" SERVICE BARREL, MATCHING SERIAL-NUMBERED GRIPS, ORIGINAL FLUTED CYLINDER, PRE-MODEL 10 COLLECTOR CONFIGURATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: REVOLVER ONLY

The Smith & Wesson Model 1905 4th Change represents the mature evolution of the famous Military & Police Hand Ejector line that would eventually become the legendary Model 10. Built on the proven K-frame and chambered in .38 Special, this revolver earned its reputation through decades of military, police, and civilian service. The desirable 5-inch barrel offers an outstanding balance between portability and sight radius, making it one of the most practical configurations produced.

This revolver delivers the smooth double-action pull and crisp single-action break that made pre-war Smith & Wesson revolvers famous. The tapered 5-inch barrel provides excellent natural balance, while the fixed sights are regulated for practical service shooting. The long sight radius contributes to impressive practical accuracy with standard .38 Special ammunition.

Collector appeal is enhanced by its original numbered checkered diamond walnut service stocks, which remain matched to the revolver. The revolver retains the classic five-screw frame, checkered cylinder release, color-contrasting hammer and trigger, and traditional hand-fitted construction associated with pre-war Smith & Wesson craftsmanship. Honest finish wear is consistent with decades of careful service use while preserving strong collector character.

The .38 Special cartridge quickly became America's premier law enforcement revolver caliber thanks to its manageable recoil, excellent accuracy, and dependable terminal performance. Combined with Smith & Wesson's robust Hand Ejector design, these revolvers developed an unmatched reputation for reliability. Even today they remain exceptionally pleasant shooters and highly respected examples of early twentieth-century revolver engineering.

The Model 1905 4th Change is among the most historically significant Smith & Wesson revolvers, serving as the direct predecessor to the postwar Model 10. Introduced with engineering improvements including the sideplate hammer block, the 4th Change became the definitive pre-war Military & Police revolver and remained in production for decades before model numbers were adopted. Matching factory-numbered walnut stocks, original configuration, and honest untouched condition make this an attractive collector piece that represents one of the finest classic American service revolvers ever built.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1905 4th Change
Serial Number: 522793
Barrel Length: 5
Condition: Very Good
Manufacture Date: 1922

Price: $1,249.99
Shipping: $34.99
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