I was told that this is a .38 cal.

It was given to my wife and I after her dad passed, no paperwork or history.


Stamped along the top of the barrel:
"SMITH & WESSON SPRNGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT'D JAN. 24. 65
JULY 11, 65, AUG. 24, 69. REISSUE JULY 25, 71, MAY 11,80, JAN. 3, 82"

Serial # 216xxx

I am not the best photographer, but here are some pics.





Can anyone shed some light?

also got a SW99 that was never used, still in the case!

Thanks again for a site that has so much info! glad to be here.

By the serial number and features, I think it's a 3rd model .38 DA. The features and serial number don't work out for it to be a .32 DA. Check the cylinder length. A .38 should be 1.21". A .32 would be .95".

It has also been re-plated. Nickel S&W's have a blue trigger guard and latch, with case color hammer and trigger.
10/22.

Welcome to the Forum. 10/22 has nailed it for you. It's a nice bit of family history to keep and hand down. Collector value is nil, as it has been refinshed, but heirloom value is priceless. Ed.

That's a good looking refinish. Better than most refinishes I have seen. The pearl grips are probably worth around $100 alone as they look to be in really nice shape.

Thanks for the ID guys!
I knew I was in the right place for info!

One more thing... any idea of the year range?

1884-1895.

Thank you!