Description from HiBid
SMITH & WESSON .38 HAND EJECTOR — MODEL OF 1905 (4TH CHANGE)
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Hand Ejector, Model of 1905 – 4th Change (Pre-Model Era)
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Action: Double / Single Action Revolver
Frame: K-Frame
Barrel Length: 4"
Finish: Original Factory Blue (aged patina)
Grips: Factory Wood with Silver S&W Medallions
Offered is an early Smith & Wesson K-Frame service revolver, correctly identified as a .38 Hand Ejector, Model of 1905 – 4th Change, chambered in .38 S&W Special. Revolvers from this period do not carry a model number, as Smith & Wesson did not introduce numerical model designations until 1957.
The Model of 1905 Hand Ejector series is historically significant as the direct predecessor to the famous Smith & Wesson Model 10, one of the most widely used police revolvers in American history.
Based on the serial number 487625, this revolver was manufactured circa 1919–1920, placing it in the early post-World War I production period when these revolvers were widely used by police agencies and civilian shooters across the United States.
The revolver features the classic 4-inch service barrel and remains in good, honest condition for its age, showing an even aged patina on the metal surfaces with original finish remaining but worn in a manner entirely consistent with a revolver that is now over 100 years old.
The revolver retains its factory wood grips with silver Smith & Wesson medallions, which show normal wear but remain solid and properly fitted to the frame.
Markings remain clear and legible, and the revolver appears fully operational, presenting as an authentic, unrefinished early K-frame service revolver.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Hand Ejector – Model of 1905, 4th Change
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Frame: K-Frame
Action: Double / Single Action
Barrel Length: 4"
Finish: Original finish with aged patina
Grips: Factory wood with silver S&W medallions
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1919–1920
Condition Summary
Metal: Original finish with even aged patina
Grips: Factory wood grips with age-appropriate wear
Markings: Clear and legible
Mechanical: Appears operational
Collectability
• Early pre-model Smith & Wesson revolver
• Direct predecessor to the Model 10 service revolver
• Desirable K-Frame configuration
• Over 100 years old with strong historical appeal
Estimated Auction Hammer Range
$500 – $700
Serial Number: 487625
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