Wow! Thank you everyone for the valuable input and information. It is great to know a little more Smith and Wesson history about this particular model revolver (also I didn't even notice the butt may have been used as a hammer). I'm Not sure if I'm going to sell it but the personal family history behind it is not a happy one (my father inherited it from his father under tragic circumstances). I do, however, know that it probably hasn't been fired in over 80 years (I know my dad kept it in a drawer and never used it, didn't even have ammunition). I plan to take it to the range and shoot it myself before I make a final decision. Thanks again for all of your help!