I find myself in a similar situation.My uncle left me a older pistol.its a top break nickel plated 5 chambered hard rubber grip pistol. Markings on top of the pistol say, Smith and Wesson Springfield mass.USA.PATD, Jan 24 65 July 11.65 August 24 69 Reissue July 25 71 May 11 80 January 3 80
Not sure what the model is called or it's worth.if anyone could help out it would be appreciated...