Recent content by vincec44

Hi; I have a .38 cal pistol with Patent dates from Jan '65 to Jan 1875. I tried looking the serial number up on the Smith & Wesson look up site, (Serial Search) and got the reply that "The serial number that you entered is not valid for this consumer advisory". Not sure what that means, but...

I am new to the site and noticed a posting of two oldies and thought I would add mine and seek any information that might be available on them. The one on top is engraved with "Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass USA, Pat'd Jan 17 & 24 65 July 11 65 Aug 24 69 Jan 19 1875 Reissue July 25 1871...