Can anyone tell me what I have? - The Firearms Forum

ThiefStopper · 07-09-2006, 11:33 AM

Hi all this is my first post. I recently inherited two handguns that my grandmother has been saving for years. I'm not sure what year or model they are but I know they are over 50 years old.

The first is a smith and wesson .38. The story is it was my grandfather's father in law. He was a deputy sherriff of denver, colorado and it was his duty weapon. We have the handcuffs and badges too!

The second was my great-great-grandmother's gun. I can't even tell what make it is. The letters WEISBACH are stamped above the trigger. The trigger fold up into the gun and there is no trigger guard. On the top of the gun it reads "CENTRALF: CAL: 320" and next to that "SYST HAMMERLESS". There is also some strange symbols stamped into the gun and barrell. They look similar to the letters CBD. The grips are black and have what appears to be an ancient god like head on it with wings on his helmet.

Any info on these would really help me decide what to do with them. Where should I look for info if no one here has any?

Thanks to all.

berto64 · 07-09-2006, 12:12 PM

TS,

Welcome to TFF!.........Be patient one of the experts will be along to answer your question soon.

Don't be surprised if your post gets moved to the "Ask the Pros or What it's worth" forum.

22WRF · 07-09-2006, 07:44 PM

Can you post pics?

southernshooter · 07-09-2006, 10:43 PM

Welcome TS

Yea some pics would really help

stash247 · 07-11-2006, 08:09 PM

You know in general, about the S&W Revolver, and, lacking much more than what you gave us, the other one is a German guild revolver, c 1870-80, but perhaps as late as the 19 teens, chambered in what now is called 32 ACP, or maybe in .30 short CF.
There's more research and personal knowledge information on this board, than in any museum, on earth, but we need a little help, like pictures, clear pictures!
Anyway, welcome to out pathetic second(?) home! Terry

07-09-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
ThiefStopper Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Can anyone tell me what I have? Hi all this is my first post. I recently inherited two handguns that my grandmother has been saving for years. I'm not sure what year or model they are but I know they are over 50 years old. The first is a smith and wesson .38. The story is it was my grandfather's father in law. He was a deputy sherriff of denver, colorado and it was his duty weapon. We have the handcuffs and badges too! The second was my great-great-grandmother's gun. I can't even tell what make it is. The letters WEISBACH are stamped above the trigger. The trigger fold up into the gun and there is no trigger guard. On the top of the gun it reads "CENTRALF: CAL: 320" and next to that "SYST HAMMERLESS". There is also some strange symbols stamped into the gun and barrell. They look similar to the letters CBD. The grips are black and have what appears to be an ancient god like head on it with wings on his helmet. Any info on these would really help me decide what to do with them. Where should I look for info if no one here has any? Thanks to all. -->

07-09-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	Re: Can anyone tell me what I have? TS, Welcome to TFF!.........Be patient one of the experts will be along to answer your question soon. Don't be surprised if your post gets moved to the "Ask the Pros or What it's worth" forum. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God. Last edited by berto64; 07-09-2006 at 12:13 PM..

07-09-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,253	Re: Can anyone tell me what I have? Can you post pics? __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

07-09-2006, 10:43 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Can anyone tell me what I have? Welcome TS Yea some pics would really help __________________ Only you can see this

07-11-2006, 08:09 PM	#5
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Can anyone tell me what I have? You know in general, about the S&W Revolver, and, lacking much more than what you gave us, the other one is a German guild revolver, c 1870-80, but perhaps as late as the 19 teens, chambered in what now is called 32 ACP, or maybe in .30 short CF. There's more research and personal knowledge information on this board, than in any museum, on earth, but we need a little help, like pictures, clear pictures! Anyway, welcome to out pathetic second(?) home! Terry __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry