Top of barrel
S&W Springfield Mass
Patented Feb 6, 08 Sep 14, 09 Dec 29, 14
Right Side of Barrel 32 Long OTG
Left Side of Barrel Smith and Wesson
No markings under grips
Ser Nr 423XXX or 425XXX
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Last edited by snaquebite; 09-04-2012 at 05:25 PM.
The serial number should also be stamped on the cylinder above the ejector star and under the barrel in the ejector rod well. From the serial, it looks to be a 1903 .32 Hand Ejector 3rd Model. Congratulations.
It appears to have been manufactured in the 1930s. Some one with a Standard Catalog will come along and give you a more precise dating.