Hello all, the marking on the cylinder is "200" and it matches the number on the underside of the barrel catch. I cannot find any other marking on the barrel. The barrel does have a vent hole on the bottom side in the flat area near the hinge. Sorry, but I cannot tell if the cylinder locks up...
I discounted it being a Frontier model due to the cylinder, barrel patent markings and the serial number being too high for the Frontier series...
I had not considered that it may have been a "made up" gun from misc. parts...
Also, the lateral groove that appears to have been milled inside the...
Under the premise that "a little bit of knowledge is dangerous", please help me identify a family heirloom that I cannot find described exactly in any of my research to date. Here are the details:
Smith & Wesson Double Action
Barrell Length - 8 inches
Finish - Nickel
Caliber - .444" at front...