help s&w 38

[jose salazar]

Greetings to all, someone will have information about this model, according to research is a model 2, but did not find anything on the handles appear ivory anyone has information about this model, will thank a lot


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[glowe]

Welcome to the Forum. You have a 38 Single Action, Second Model, or Model No. 2. I have never liked the Model 2 designation as it is often confused with its predecessor Model 2 tip-up 32 rimfire.

These revolvers were manufactured from 1877 to 1891 and were chambered in 38 S&W. There were over 100,000 made. It looks like you have ivory stocks and, if so, they are worth far more than your revolver. In poor condition, these sell for $150 to $200 with standard hard rubber stocks, but I bet you could get $300 or more for those ivories if in good condition. I can't tell for sure the condition of your revolver.

[DWalt]

If they are Ivory and not plastic, the stocks represent most of the value of the revolver. Ivory has a fairly distinctive appearance, and if you know what to look for, they are easily identifed. There is also the trick of taking a straightpin, heating it up to red hot in a candle flame, and seeing if the hot pin can be stuck into an unexposed area, such as the back side. If it penetrates, it is some type of thermoplastic, not Ivory. See: http://www.asianartmall.com/refivory.htm