S&W .38 Double Action Top-Break

Spirithawks · #1 08-06-2020, 03:00 PM

I have a S&W Double Action Top-Break .38 that I believe is a 3rd Model. Serial number is 307XXX Can anyone tell me an approximate date it was made?

glowe · #2 08-06-2020, 03:43 PM

Welcome to the Forum. Pictures would help, but that serial number puts the production in the 3rd Model time-frame. They were made from 1884 to 1895, in serial number range 119,001 to 322,700, so all 3rd Model 38 DAs are antiques. Your revolver most likely shipped from the factory in 1893 or 1894.

glowe · #3 08-07-2020, 12:43 PM

The last patent date on a 3rd Model is Jan. 5, 1882.

Spirithawks · #4 08-07-2020, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by glowe

Welcome to the Forum. Pictures would help, but that serial number puts the production in the 3rd Model time-frame. They were made from 1884 to 1895, in serial number range 119,001 to 322,700, so all 3rd Model 38 DAs are antiques. Your revolver most likely shipped from the factory in 1893 or 1894.

Thank you, I really appreciate your help. I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. If this helps.....Across top of barrel Top line; Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass U.S.A. Pat D Jan,24, 65
Bottom line; July,11,65, Aug,24,69, Reissue July,25,71, May,11,80, Jan,5, 82 Serial # is across bottom of grip and face of 5 shot cylinder Back of trigger guard curved to go around finger. Three pins across bottom edge of frame. Spurred hammer. Lift latch, top back of frame to break open. Pinned front sight. 3 1/4" barrel. Black checkered grips with the S&W logo at top Half moon trigger with wedge shape, small curved cut out at top and bottom