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Cflier You are correct on the patent dates and on the serial number. The serial number actually has one more digit than I previously stated. It is 386295. I was told by my Dad that it was a .32 but you are saying that it is actually a .38. I thought that it looked bigger than the .32...

I am looking for any information on the possible date of production of this gun and can I shoot it with modern ammo. I have posted the below details before. All of the data below contains the only markings on the gun. From previous post. Details are: Smith and Wesson Springfield Mass...

Pictures of my .32 Here are the pictures of my revolver. The numbers that I indicated in my first post are the only numbers that are on the gun. Please help me with any data on this gu.

Will post a few pictures as soon as I can.

exposed hammer

My Dad recently gave me a 32 cal 5 shot nickel plated revolver. I need some information on it. Details are: Smith and Wesson Springfield Mass, USA (stamped on top of barrel) Pat May 11, 1880 / Jan 3, 1882 / Apr 8, 1888 (stamped on top of barrel) Smith and Wesson trade mark (on right side...