I have an old Top-Break in 38S&W that belonged to my wife's father. We acquired it when he died about 35 years ago. At the time it had a broken spring internally, one that functioned as a trigger return if I remember correctly. It has been a long time and I remember it took me quite a while to find one that would fit and work, with a bit of modification if I remember correctly.


The gun is a double action five shot, nickle plated. Serial number 4082xx. All the screw heads are nice and crisp,making me think I am the only one to have opened it up to fix the spring. The original grips were badly broken and cracked so it now wears a pair of reproduction black rubber grips, so is not original. Cylinder lock up is very tight, even comparing to some of my new S&W revolvers. Barrel and chambers are clean and bright.
The latch is very tight and it locks up tight and solid.

I have a box of ammo somewhere for it, but have never fired it and probably never will.


I would appreciate any help in identifying the model, and approximate manufacture date.

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Jeff