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Old 07-20-2006, 04:39 PM   #1
VAWAS
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Default Smith & Wesson ID

Would like any information regarding the following Smith & Wesson revolver:

Imprint on top of barrel:
Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass U.S.A.
Pat'd Jan 17 & 24, 65
July 11 65, Aug 24 69, July 25 71,
Dec 2 79, May 1 & 25 1880

Other Information:
Double Acton top break
38 caliber
5 round
3 1/4 inch barrel
Serial number 45920 on bottom of grip and cylinder
Lever spring
Trigger guard in round in front and square (reverse curve on back)
Grip is plastic or hard rubber with SW at top and is somewhat rounded
on bottom
Fair to good condition

Appreciate any information regarding manufacture date

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Last edited by VAWAS; 07-21-2006 at 12:44 PM.. Reason: correct spelling
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Old 07-21-2006, 02:36 PM   #2
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Default Re: Smithe & Wessom ID

Hi Vawas.....welcome to TFF.

Your S&W is .38 Double Action 4th Model, and was made between 1895 and 1909.

The caliber is .38 S&W (not .38 Special).

According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, the value is.....

Good - $195
Fair - $150
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