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01-24-2011, 05:37 PM
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Which model .38 Double Action is this?
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01-24-2011, 06:46 PM
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Looks like a .38 DA 2nd Model
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01-24-2011, 07:43 PM
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As Terry says, it's a 2nd Model .38 DA, made around 1883. The side plate is discolored because it's probably a replacement from a no finish gun. It should be a good shooter for Cowboy action shooting. Look it up in the SDSW, 3rd edit., page 83. Ed.
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01-24-2011, 11:27 PM
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I've got one very similar to that but mine is slightly different. It has the original grips still on it and also has a lanyard loop on the butt. The cylinder doesn't lock up though so I'm not sure it's save to shoot.
Overall condition is not bad for it's age though. I'll have to get some pics up. I'd love to hear some more info. on it.
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01-26-2011, 10:00 AM
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"Vintage Gun Grips" may have some good replacements for you. I find their site a bit difficult to navigate through to the S&W, here (perhaps) are some links: S & W Double Action .38 Break Top Rev. and S & W / Smith & Wesson Pistol Grips
I just got a pair from them, in black, that look good, but are going to require a bit of fitting.
BTW, REALLY nice looking revolver! I wonder if you could get just the side-plate nickelled?
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01-26-2011, 08:22 PM
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Reason: adding photo
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01-26-2011, 10:28 PM
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RSBH44, oops, I'm sure you'll hear from others also; your revolver is not a Smith & Wesson - probably Belgium made and made to look like a Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .38 S&W cartridge. It is a nice gun; just not made by S&W.. Mike #283
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01-27-2011, 05:56 PM
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Yeah Thanks Mike. I should have payed more attention to the wording on the top of the barrel. Can ya tell I'm a little green at this antique stuff. Oh well, it's still a neat little gun.
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02-02-2011, 04:07 PM
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This is an interesting gun but it's not a Smith and Wesson. This is a foriegn copy of a Smith.
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