NAVY COLT 38 LONG BARREL REVOLVER

launchohio · #1 03-25-2015, 09:27 PM

Anyone have an idea what this really is? and value
Break is on the bottom
Barrell is 8 inches long
serial number has no letter only 2886
it has seven (7) screws
metal trough sight
it says; “Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass U.S.A. Pat July 10 60. Jan 17, Feb 17, July 11. 65 & Aug.24.69”

orbruce · #2 03-25-2015, 10:59 PM

It is a S&W First Model American in the 44 American caliber, not 38. It's hard to tell from the pictures but it appears to have a oil vent hole. The barrel seems short for 8 inches, are you sure it was a 8 inch barrel?

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Skeetr57 · #3 03-25-2015, 11:01 PM

The gun in the pictures appears to be a S&W first model American If so the caliber is .44 S&W, and a low serial number would be expected.

murphydog · #4 03-25-2015, 11:19 PM

I think the previous posters have the ID correct. Based on its length relative to the cylinder, the barrel measures about 5.25". I would guess based on this and the replacement front sight that it has been shortened, which will reduce its value somewhat.

I would also hazard a guess that if this gun is listed for sale somewhere that the seller mixed up its description with that of a .38 Colt D.A. New Army/Navy revolver from the 1889-1903 era.

opoefc · #5 03-31-2015, 01:39 AM

launchohio, Welcome to the Forum. "Navy Colt 38 long barrel revolver" Somebody is pulling your leg! The gun is a first Model S&W American, as described above. Also, it's a top break action, not a bottom break. Nice example that has some value, but that's not an 8 in. barrel. . Ed.