Unknown .38S&w pistol

[Southernjedi]

I belive this to be a 2nd model safety hammerless pistol. Has a 5 inch barrel, was wondering if anyone can help me confirm or give me an estimate on value? From what i have found the 5 inch barrel on a .38S&w is hard to find.

 

[big jon]

I belive this to be a 2nd model safety hammerless pistol. Has a 5 inch barrel, was wondering if anyone can help me confirm or give me an estimate on value? From what i have found the 5 inch barrel on a .38S&w is hard to find.

is it marked smith any where besides having smith grips if not its probably a Spanish copy

 

[ammodave]

S&Ws are marked on the top of the barrel. If it's an S&W you can find more info here http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-antiques/

 

[Southernjedi]

is it marked smith any where besides having smith grips if not its probably a Spanish copy



Marked on top of the barrel with all the patents for s&w

 

[RackinRay]

On the flat top of the rib on the barrel is where you will find most markings, like on this old girl.



Screw damage makes the think Spanish, as they used softer metals in their copies. Here is the search for similar IF Spanish copy. More than Spain copied them, so hard to say.

spannish S&W break action revolver copy in 38 S&W 5" barrel - Google Search

 

[AK4774]

Look on bottom of grip frame for ser# then you’ll be able to narrow down if 1st, 2nd or 3rd Gen. Not sure if I’ve seen exact copies of the “lemon squeezers” of S&W. Yeah the short and longer barrels are not very common.

 

[Southernjedi]

Look on bottom of grip frame for ser# then you’ll be able to narrow down if 1st, 2nd or 3rd Gen. Not sure if I’ve seen exact copies of the “lemon squeezers” of S&W. Yeah the short and longer barrels are not very common.















The serial number is 65XXX

 

[Southernjedi]

Serial number os 65,xxx, attached photo shows s&w patent info found on barrel rib.

 

[RackinRay]

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[AK4774]

From serial number looks like 3rd model

 

[Southernjedi]

2nd model Serial range about 4001-119000,

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