I need some info on an old pistol. It's a smith and wesson 38 special. Nickle finish, pearl grips, 38 special. Top of barrel stamped with dates, oct 8 01, dec 17 01, feb 6 06, sept 14 08, dec 29 14.
Inside the cylinder area is stamped 81871
Serial number on butt is 4469xx
My great grandfather used this pistol when he was a bailiff in southern West Virginia in the 1920s I believe. I just inherited it and I am trying to find as much info on the pistol as I can.
It is in excellent shape, 1 small spot of surface rust on the cylinder and a little on the rear or grip. Bore is strong with no rust, functionally it's perfect.
I'm mostly looking for model number, year manufactured and approximate value for insurance purposes