It is a very nice old revolver that someone took time to have refinished. I t has no real collector value, doe to the refinish, but it looks to be in very good condition, and it might prove to be a good shooter should that interest you. The old single action Smiths were very highly regarded in their day, and a lot of them were used well past the time when more modern guns were available. They are simple, reliable and rugged and a lot of people carried them. I would certainly keep it in the family as a "gift" from your father.That is a great thing to find!

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